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
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
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
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
The Perfect Dog
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
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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
The Perfect Dog
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
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
Animal Friends Connection Humane Society
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
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The Perfect Dog
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
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
Mendocino Coast Humane Society
Gremlin

Please take me home! GREMLIN Year of birth: 2012 Breed: American Pitbull Date in shelter: 10/23/2018 About: Gremlin is a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Gremlin is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fort Bragg, CA, 95437 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Fort Bragg, CA, 95437.

profile last updated on 08/08/2020

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Mendo Shelter Pets Rescue
Duke

Duke was adopted from us as a puppy and unfortunately his family realized they didn’t have time for him. As...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog, Boston Terrier? Duke is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Willits , CA, 95490 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog, Boston Terrier searching for a forever family near Willits , CA, 95490.

profile last updated on 12/04/2024

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
  • Boston Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Lively, Playful
    • Breed Group: Non Sporting, 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 Handsome Cruz! He was adopted from our rescue and his adoptive family, regretfully, returned him due to them going...

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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
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Mendocino Coast Humane Society
Manny

Manny has a ways to go to trust people. But this painfully shy 2 year old has a brave heart...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Manny is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fort Bragg, CA, 95437 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Fort Bragg, CA, 95437.

profile last updated on 01/03/2021

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
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
Rocket Dog Rescue
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
Rocket Dog Rescue
Shanandoah

Shanandoah is a ridiculously cute 11 year-old Shar Pei that lives for snacks, a sunny day, a little kindness, and...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Shar-Pei? Shanandoah is looking for a forever family in the surrounding San Francisco, CA, 94110 area

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

profile last updated on 07/12/2021

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Rocket Dog Rescue
Dottie

Meet 6-year-old sweetheart, Dottie! This 70-lb American Staffordshire/Bulldog mix loves all humans, big and small. She’s house-trained and her favorite...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog? Dottie 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, American Bulldog searching for a forever family near San Francisco, CA, 94110.

profile last updated on 07/15/2021

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • American Bulldog
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Energetic, Gentle, Loving, Out-going, Social
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian