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.

Central Coast SPCA
Cody

NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. He’s on our website as a cautionary tale… as his previous owner had him killed, rather...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever? Cody is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Santa Maria, CA, 93455 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Santa Maria, CA, 93455.

profile last updated on 02/07/2010

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
NAOMI SR. SWEETIE

Naomi is a senior staffordshire, sweet as pie, looking for her loving home! She is all dog friendly! Great personality...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Staffordshire Bull Terrier? NAOMI SR. SWEETIE is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Acton, CA, 93510 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Staffordshire Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Acton, CA, 93510.

profile last updated on 04/24/2020

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Bold, Courageous, Fearless, Intelligent, Reliable
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Santa Barbara County Animal Services
OLAF

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Mixed Breed? OLAF is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Santa Maria, CA, 93455 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Santa Maria, CA, 93455.

profile last updated on 04/16/2021

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
MISSY ELLIOT

MISSY, SUPER GIRL, is an ADORABLE, SWEET, Petite,SWEET GIRL is a GREAT GIRL! She truly is the perfect girl! She...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Staffordshire Bull Terrier? MISSY ELLIOT is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Acton, CA, 93510 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Staffordshire Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Acton, CA, 93510.

profile last updated on 12/09/2014

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Bold, Courageous, Fearless, Intelligent, Reliable
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Siberian Husky Haven of L.A.
SKY-

GENRL INFO WE do NOT adopt outside the State of CA We make appoints AFTER receiving the application We do...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Siberian Husky? SKY- is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Valencia, CA, 91355 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Siberian Husky searching for a forever family near Valencia, CA, 91355.

profile last updated on 03/03/2015

  • Siberian Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
Forte Animal Rescue
Jack Black

Jack was surrendered to the pound by his family, which must have been a devastating experience for him. He is...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever? Jack Black is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292.

profile last updated on 04/08/2015

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Elvis

Adorable Fabulous ELVIS!! Approx 8 years old, darling, small/ medium, mixed breed package of love and fun! He is dog...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Spaniel, Terrier? Elvis is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Acton, CA, 93510 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Spaniel, Terrier searching for a forever family near Acton, CA, 93510.

profile last updated on 04/24/2015

  • Spaniel
    • Temperment: Even Tempered, Joyful, Merry, Outgoing, Intelligent, Sociable, Trusting
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
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Glamour

Glamour was named for the glamorous pictures she takes! She is about 10 years young, a boxer, Staffie mix everyone...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever, Boxer? Glamour is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Acton, CA, 93510 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever, Boxer searching for a forever family near Acton, CA, 93510.

profile last updated on 01/05/2017

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Used Pets
Lady

Sometimes it's smarter not to be a bargain hunter. I was in Petco, trying to get a discount and threw...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? Lady is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Century City, CA, 90067 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Century City, CA, 90067.

profile last updated on 08/21/2015

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Siberian Husky Haven of L.A.
AURORA

Siblings"AURORA" and "BLAZER" are ready for adoption!!! "AURORA" is confident and well adjusted. She is very smart and eager to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Siberian Husky, Border Collie? AURORA is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Valencia, CA, 91355 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Siberian Husky, Border Collie searching for a forever family near Valencia, CA, 91355.

profile last updated on 08/24/2015

  • Siberian Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
  • Border Collie
    • Temperment: Intelligent, Energetic, Alert, Responsive, Tenacious, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Herding
Rest in Peace Sweet Harry

We rescued Harry November 2015 from the North Central shelter, downtown LA .. he was with us almost 5 years....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Dalmatian, Pointer? Rest in Peace Sweet Harry is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Newport Beach, CA, 92660 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Dalmatian, Pointer searching for a forever family near Newport Beach, CA, 92660.

profile last updated on 11/28/2015

  • Dalmatian
    • Temperment: Active, Energetic, Friendly, Intelligent, Outgoing, Playful, Sensitive
    • Breed Group: Non Sporting, Companion
  • Pointer
    • Temperment: Active, Affectionate, Amiable, Even-tempered, Kind, Loyal, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Kinder4Rescue
Rudy

Rudy is an adorable 7 year old male mix. He has been through obedience training and is very well behaved....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pointer, Husky? Rudy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Studio City, CA, 91604 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pointer, Husky searching for a forever family near Studio City, CA, 91604.

profile last updated on 12/13/2015

  • Pointer
    • Temperment: Active, Affectionate, Amiable, Even-tempered, Kind, Loyal, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
Animal Assistance League of Orange County
Riley

RILEY HAS CANCER AND DESPERATELY NEEDS A FOSTER HOME! Riley has recently been diagnosed with lymphoma cancer and now needs...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Husky, Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Riley is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Midway City, CA, 92655 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Husky, Staffordshire Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Midway City, CA, 92655.

profile last updated on 03/22/2019

  • Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Bold, Courageous, Fearless, Intelligent, Reliable
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Basset Rescue Network
Bacon Diego

Bacon was owner surrendered as an aggressive dog in San Diego. Wanting to give him a chance, we are working...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Basset Hound? Bacon Diego is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Acton, CA, 93510 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Basset Hound searching for a forever family near Acton, CA, 93510.

profile last updated on 04/22/2016

  • Basset Hound
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Devoted, Friendly, Gentle, Sweet-tempered, Tenacious
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Support The Cause
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The Pepper Foundation
Ricky

Ricky was rescued with his best friend lucy from a very high kill shelter on their 11h hour!! he is...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua, Jack Russell Terrier? Ricky is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Studio City, CA, 91604 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua, Jack Russell Terrier searching for a forever family near Studio City, CA, 91604.

profile last updated on 10/09/2017

  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
  • Jack Russell Terrier
    • Temperment: Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Energetic, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Marley's Pit Stop Rescue
Hooper

Super, Duper, Hooper ! This baby was living on the streets with another guy named Mash. Both dogs had been...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier, Chihuahua? Hooper is looking for a forever family in the surrounding El Segundo, CA, 90245 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier, Chihuahua searching for a forever family near El Segundo, CA, 90245.

profile last updated on 06/11/2020

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Santa Barbara County Animal Services
ANDY

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer? ANDY is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Santa Maria, CA, 93455 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer searching for a forever family near Santa Maria, CA, 93455.

profile last updated on 07/17/2021

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Deaf Dog Rescue of America
Linus

Linus is about 1.5 years old, and is a deaf Catahoula Leopard Hound mix. He gets along well with other...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Catahoula Leopard Dog? Linus is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Santa Clarita, CA, 91387 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Catahoula Leopard Dog searching for a forever family near Santa Clarita, CA, 91387.

profile last updated on 06/24/2016

  • Catahoula Leopard Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Energetic, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Herding
Kitty Katchers
AMY

Please contact Darlene (disdar1@aol.com) for more information about this pet. AMY IS ALITTLE SHY BUT SHE WOULD BE A GOOD...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua? AMY is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Lakewood, CA, 90712 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua searching for a forever family near Lakewood, CA, 90712.

profile last updated on 01/25/2017

  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Good Dog-Dog Talk Rescue
Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown is a great boy that takes some time to warm up to you. He is very distant at...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua? Charlie Brown is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Brea, CA, 92822 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua searching for a forever family near Brea, CA, 92822.

profile last updated on 08/31/2016

  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Santa Barbara County Animal Services
DELTA

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Siberian Husky? DELTA is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Santa Maria, CA, 93455 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Siberian Husky searching for a forever family near Santa Maria, CA, 93455.

profile last updated on 02/09/2022

  • Siberian Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
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Basset Rescue Network
Daisy

Daisy is 6-7 years old and a complete love. She has some issues with food and requires a home able...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Bloodhound? Daisy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Acton, CA, 93510 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Bloodhound searching for a forever family near Acton, CA, 93510.

profile last updated on 01/07/2017

  • Bloodhound
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Even-tempered, Gentle, Stubborn, Independent
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Santa Barbara County Animal Services
MAX

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed? MAX is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Santa Maria, CA, 93455 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Santa Maria, CA, 93455.

profile last updated on 08/31/2021

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
The Pepper Foundation
Little Prince

Little Prince is an absolute charmer!! he loves everyone, loves his foster mommy, loves other dogs, loves everyone he meets!!...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua? Little Prince is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Studio City, CA, 91604 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua searching for a forever family near Studio City, CA, 91604.

profile last updated on 03/17/2017

  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Adorable Emmett Smith_ handome brindle and white

FABULOUS Emmett is a Bull terrier/Staffordshire terrier mix and is approximately 7 years young, and is one of our favorite...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier? Adorable Emmett Smith_ handome brindle and white is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Acton, CA, 93510 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Acton, CA, 93510.

profile last updated on 07/23/2021

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Bold, Courageous, Fearless, Intelligent, Reliable
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Basset Rescue Network
Ying Yang

Ying Yang was surrendered to us, and came in terrified of everything. It has taken a long time to gain...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Catahoula Leopard Dog, Basset Hound? Ying Yang is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Acton, CA, 93510 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Catahoula Leopard Dog, Basset Hound searching for a forever family near Acton, CA, 93510.

profile last updated on 04/24/2017

  • Catahoula Leopard Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Energetic, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Herding
  • Basset Hound
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Devoted, Friendly, Gentle, Sweet-tempered, Tenacious
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound