This website shows dogs in animal shelters or animal rescues that have been waiting to be adopted.

Please check with the respective organization if you are interested in meeting the dog in case they are already adopted.

Reunion Rescue
Jasmine

Jasmine is a phenomenal girl..she is about as near perfect a dog as you will ever see. Jasmine loves little...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Chesapeake Bay Retriever? Jasmine is looking for a forever family in the surrounding San Francisco, CA, 94110 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Chesapeake Bay Retriever searching for a forever family near San Francisco, CA, 94110.

profile last updated on 02/23/2010

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Chesapeake Bay Retriever
    • Temperment: Happy, Affectionate, Dominant, Intelligent, Protective, Quiet
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Sacramento County Animal Care Services
GINGER

To meet me, visit the Bradshaw Animal shelter Tuesday-Sunday, Noon - 4:30pm. All adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? GINGER is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Sacramento, CA, 95827 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Sacramento, CA, 95827.

profile last updated on 04/25/2022

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Pupz N Palz Rescue
Chloe

Chloe came from a high kill shelter with just week old pups. A few days later Chloe was diagnosed with...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Rat Terrier, Chihuahua? Chloe is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Modesto, CA, 95355 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Rat Terrier, Chihuahua searching for a forever family near Modesto, CA, 95355.

profile last updated on 03/14/2011

  • Rat Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectioante, Alert, Inquisitive, Lively, Loving
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue
RJ

My name is RJ and I'm a 7-8 year old neutered male Hound cross. I grew up in a family...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound? RJ is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Woodland, CA, 95695 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound searching for a forever family near Woodland, CA, 95695.

profile last updated on 12/21/2022

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Pit Crew Sacramento
Brooklyn

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE RESCUE THROUGH PETFINDER, VISIT PITCREW.ORG AND COMPLETE ADOPTION APPLICATION. *All of our rescue dogs are...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Rhodesian Ridgeback? Brooklyn is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Rocklin, CA, 95677 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Rhodesian Ridgeback searching for a forever family near Rocklin, CA, 95677.

profile last updated on 06/21/2015

  • Rhodesian Ridgeback
    • Temperment: Dignified, Intelligent, Loyal, Mischevious, Sensitive, Strong-willed
    • Breed Group: Hound, Sight
Pupz N Palz Rescue
Chica

Shots started dhpp, micro chipped, and now offering one month of Free Pet Insurance with every dog!! We also now...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua? Chica is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Modesto, CA, 95355 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua searching for a forever family near Modesto, CA, 95355.

profile last updated on 07/13/2015

  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Azaya Ranch Sanctuary
Rickie

Rickie is a senior, 10 year old, Chihuahua mix who was originally transferred from SFSPCA with his brother (?) Hutch....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua? Rickie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Petaluma, CA, 94953 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua searching for a forever family near Petaluma, CA, 94953.

profile last updated on 02/08/2022

  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
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Azaya Ranch Sanctuary
Hutch

Hutch is a senior, 10 year old, Chihuahua mix (basically a Chihuahua on stilts) who was originally transferred from the...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua? Hutch is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Petaluma, CA, 94953 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua searching for a forever family near Petaluma, CA, 94953.

profile last updated on 10/18/2016

  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
DogZone Rescue
Ringo

Thank you for your inquiry. Ringo HAS ALREADY BEEN ADOPTED but we have to wait for them to go pick...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua? Ringo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding San Francisco, CA, 94116 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua searching for a forever family near San Francisco, CA, 94116.

profile last updated on 02/27/2017

  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Roger

** PLEASE READ HIS DESCRIPTION BEFORE CALLING/APPLYING! ** His super cute looks are deceiving! Roger is a "project dog"! Which...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier? Roger is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Milpitas, CA, 95036 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier searching for a forever family near Milpitas, CA, 95036.

profile last updated on 06/09/2017

  • Australian Terrier
    • Temperment: Alert, Compassionate, Courageous, Even Tempered, Loyal, Spirited, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue
BRAD PIT

HEY EVERYBODY!! Want to meet the sweetest dog in the ENTIRE WORLD! This is the one and only Brad Pit....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? BRAD PIT is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Woodland, CA, 95695 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Woodland, CA, 95695.

profile last updated on 02/12/2022

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
NorCal Bully Breed Rescue
Lola

***At this time we are ONLY doing adoptions within the immediate Sacramento area. Please fill out an adoption application on...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Lola is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Citrus Heights, CA, 95610 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Citrus Heights, CA, 95610.

profile last updated on 04/24/2018

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
DogZone Rescue
Tom

Thank you for your inquiry. Tom has been adopted but we have to wait for them to go pick him...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Jack Russell Terrier, Terrier? Tom is looking for a forever family in the surrounding San Francisco, CA, 94116 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Jack Russell Terrier, Terrier searching for a forever family near San Francisco, CA, 94116.

profile last updated on 04/26/2018

  • Jack Russell Terrier
    • Temperment: Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Energetic, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Nina

Nina is a 6-7yo 45lb border collie/german shepherd mix. She is a quirky girl and is also semi-FERAL. She's housebroken...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? Nina is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Milpitas, CA, 95036 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Milpitas, CA, 95036.

profile last updated on 12/01/2018

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
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DogZone Rescue
Pickles

Thank you for your inquiry. Pickles HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Please do not write to us for an application. Sorry for...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua, Terrier? Pickles is looking for a forever family in the surrounding San Francisco, CA, 94116 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua, Terrier searching for a forever family near San Francisco, CA, 94116.

profile last updated on 03/13/2019

  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Resilient Dog Rescue
Olive!!

Meet Olive! PLEASE TAKE A CHANCE ON THIS GIRL!! So you want to rescue a dog?? Well Olive is the...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Olive!! is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Rocklin , CA, 95677 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Rocklin , CA, 95677.

profile last updated on 01/22/2022

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Azaya Ranch Sanctuary
Gus

Gus is a smart handsome little fluff ball who was born blind. He gets around just fine and loves going...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Shih Tzu? Gus is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Petaluma, CA, 94953 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Shih Tzu searching for a forever family near Petaluma, CA, 94953.

profile last updated on 11/08/2023

  • Shih Tzu
    • Temperment: Active, Courageous, Friendly, Gentle, Happy, Intelligent, Lively, Outgoing, Playful
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Jase

Jase is an adorable 9-year-old, 10 pound, Chihuahua mix. He looks like a miniature Basenji. He has beautiful golden eyes...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Basenji, Chihuahua? Jase is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Lodi, CA, 95241 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Basenji, Chihuahua searching for a forever family near Lodi, CA, 95241.

profile last updated on 02/21/2020

  • Basenji
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Curious, Energetic, Playful, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Hound, Sight
  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
California Pit Bull Rescue
Seamus

Seamus (shay-mus) is a one-of-a-kind blockhead who is ready to give his heart to the right person or family. He...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Great Dane, American Staffordshire Terrier? Seamus is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Berkeley, CA, 94705 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Great Dane, American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Berkeley, CA, 94705.

profile last updated on 05/02/2023

  • Great Dane
    • Temperment: Friendly, Confident, Devoted, Intelligent, Gentle, Loving, Reserved
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Sadie

Sadie is a loyal ~2yo spayed 55 pound active small German Shepherd. She loves lots of affection, long walks and...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? Sadie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Milpitas, CA, 95036 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Milpitas, CA, 95036.

profile last updated on 04/11/2020

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
Animal Refugee Response
ACE

Ace did not have a good life his first time around, and it is not easily trusting. He does well...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? ACE is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Vacaville, CA, 95688 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Vacaville, CA, 95688.

profile last updated on 05/10/2020

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
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Homeless Animals' Lifeline Organization (H.A.L.O.)
Duke

Duke is a love bug male Terrier/Chihuahua mix, born 7/8/2012. This big love bug is just that, he is full...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier, Chihuahua? Duke is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Antioch, CA, 94531 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier, Chihuahua searching for a forever family near Antioch, CA, 94531.

profile last updated on 08/27/2022

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Chows Plus
Minnie

Please read!!! A application needs to be submitted on Minnie by going to www.chowsplus.org if you are interested in her....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chow Chow, Retriever? Minnie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Sacramento, CA, 95842 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chow Chow, Retriever searching for a forever family near Sacramento, CA, 95842.

profile last updated on 04/23/2023

  • Chow Chow
    • Temperment: Aloof, Independent, Loyal, Quiet, Intelligent, Protective, Detached
    • Breed Group: Non Sporting, Spitz
  • Retriever
    • Temperment: Confident, Friendly, Intelligent, Kind, Reliable, Trustworthy
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Finding A Best Friend Rescue
Cruz

Meet Mr. Handsome Cruz! He was adopted from our rescue 3 years ago and his adoptive family, regretfully, returned him...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Cruz is looking for a forever family in the surrounding San Francisco, CA, 94112 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near San Francisco, CA, 94112.

profile last updated on 11/15/2020

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Simba's Paw Dog Rescue
Comet

Comet is great dog looking for a foster home or forever home! He is so handsome! He is dog friendly...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Comet is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Sacramento, CA, 95833 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Sacramento, CA, 95833.

profile last updated on 01/05/2021

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Love & Second Chances
Beau

Meet Beau! Beau is a very sweet dog who is patiently waiting for a loving forever home! To get more...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Bully? Beau is looking for a forever family in the surrounding San Ramon, CA, 94582 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Bully searching for a forever family near San Ramon, CA, 94582.

profile last updated on 02/16/2021

Beyond Rescue
Java

Java is the CUTEST little staffy weighing in at 34 pounds of love - he is about two years old....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Java is looking for a forever family in the surrounding San Francisco, CA, 94132 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Staffordshire Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near San Francisco, CA, 94132.

profile last updated on 08/14/2021

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Bold, Courageous, Fearless, Intelligent, Reliable
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Mutt Muffins
XENA

XENA is approx a 2 1/2 to 3 year old purebread German Shepherd She’s slender … only approx 60 lbs...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? XENA is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Pittsburg, CA, 94565 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Pittsburg, CA, 94565.

profile last updated on 09/13/2023

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
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Emerald

Our gorgeous girl Emerald (or Emmie for short) is a 1.5-year-old staffy mix. She’s about 49 pounds, all fit into...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? Emerald is looking for a forever family in the surrounding San Francisco, CA, 94110 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near San Francisco, CA, 94110.

profile last updated on 07/12/2021

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier