Dogs Available for Adoption

Welcome to our most popular page.

Although the bulk of our work is centered around education and advocacy, we would be lost without our rescue focus to keep us tied to the souls of the dogs. Our foster dogs remind us every day why it's important to keep pushing this project into the future. The faces in this gallery all came from crisis situations but are eager to show you why dogs live in the present instead of dwelling on the past. A small team of dedicated volunteers stay busy shining up their halos while they wait for new homes.

Interested in adopting? Great! Visit our Adoption Process page to find out what's next. 

Want inside scoop? Our Barn Dog Blog is worth watching for up to date photos and stories.

Available:
Smudge

Too cute! Smudge is named for the thumb print sized smudge on the bridge of her nose. This puppyish girl enjoys dogs and is well behaved with cats.

Spunky, optimistic and FUN. Stay tuned for more info as Smudge settles in and shares more of her charms.

PHOTOS!

Talk to Tim about Smudge

Available:
Ned

Ned's namesake is Ned Flanders. Our nerdish friend is about six months old and currently sprouting long spiderman legs. He's going to be a leggy mixed breed fellow - all the better to show off his lovely markings and pink tongued smile. Ned's got the optimism of ten cheerleaders and wants to be everybody's best friend. Typical of his age, he tends to be a little bit pushy with the kisses, but he means well. He's got great eye contact and strong desire to please the humans. 

Watch him at PLAY.

Talk to Donna about Ned

Available:
Zuzu

This little flirt can't decide whether to flop at your feet and beg belly rubs or break into zoomies to broadcast her joy whenever she meets new friends.

Dog social, cat friendly and as pretty as they come. Check back soon for more fun details.

PHOTOS

Talk to Donna about Zuzu

Available:
Jilly

Cat friendly!

Sweet, sensitive, beautiful Jilly dreams of a home where she can start her mornings with belly rubs and spend her evenings snuggled next to her person dreaming of the day’s adventures. Jilly loves playing flirt pole, chasing water from the hose and, most of all, going on long leash walks or jogs with her person. She is fun loving and playful but happily entertains herself with toys or a nap when playtime is over. She is smart, eager to please, very well house trained, relaxed and quiet in her crate, and loves to know and follow the routine in her home; this considerate girl even puts herself to bed at 10:30 every night in her foster home.  2-3 year old Jilly would be happy to share her life with cats, a well-matched boy dog and, of course, humans of any age. Her family will be rewarded with a life filled with affection, sweetness, beautiful smiles, love and laughter.

Talk to Tim about Jilly

Available:
Corky!

Young, goofy male with goober tendencies. Corky is about ten months old and ready for love. He's a gorgeous creature who melts hearts with just a smile. Photos of Corky's first multi-dog play session. PLAY

VIDEO

He learns quickly and promises to be a fun buddy for some lucky adopter.

Talk to Donna about Corky!

Available:
Loni

Cat friendly!

Small in size, full of big hopes. You can see it in her eyes, can't you? -- She's extremely clever and alert and sensitive, too. Always observing - She and learns very quickly. She loves her dog friends. She's will romp, chase and play, although truth be told, she'd much rather be at the side of a human when she has a choice. She loves the flirt pole!

Loni is clean, very housetrained and patient in her kennel, but always happy to get an invitation to come out and play. Such a beautiful little dog. Future Adopter -- whoever you are, you are going to be so very lucky! More PHOTOS.

Loni on campus at UCBerkeley: VIDEO

Talk to Tim about Loni

Available:
Tori

Meet Tori - A young (approx. 2 years old), sweet, affectionate and silly girl. She is terrific in the house, relaxed, quiet and very polite, but she does love a good game of chase or tug. She is currently being fostered with another dog who she loves to play and snuggle with in the sun.

Tori is doing great with her obedience training, as she is eager to learn new things, and recently graduated from a beginning Nosework class where she excelled! Tori enjoys meeting new people, so if a snugly companion is what you're looking for, she may be the one for you!

Talk to Linda about Tori

Adoption pending:
Diamond

Ooo La La - Look at this Princess. Diamond is so much fun that we've been smillng since she landed in our Rescue Barn. She's vivacious, bouncy, funny, and very connected. Her ears have a life of their own and seem to broadcast her every mood shift. Dogs are a big "Yes," but cats are an "Uh Oh" (she wants to chase). Diamond was raised with children and loves being in the middle of kid chaos. She knows her obedience skills and when she isn't rolling on her back trying to make you laugh, she might even show you her 'other' skills. We adore this dog and know you will too!

S'more PHOTOS.

Photo: Daniel J. McPartlan 

Talk to Donna about Diamond

Adoption pending:
(Bamalama) Sammy

ADOPTION PENDING! This young girl is a teenager at under a year old and is very ready for the world. She's confident and cheerful with just the right amount of squeeze-factor to make you instantly forgive any bad manners as she learns the ropes in charm school. We love her round little head and shiny coat -- She's a looker!

Neat and clean and already housetrained, she's small in size and will stay that way. She's a party during dog play sessions and we're almost certain she's going to be fine with cats when the rules are layed out right.

Tap us on the shoulder about Sammy! We'd love to set up a meeting so you can squeeze her, too.

Talk to Donna about (Bamalama) Sammy

Adoption pending:
Gumbino

ADOPTION PENDING! Gum. Gumbino. Gumbo. Gumdrop. Gumption -- So many names for this sugar-sweet youngster. Just under a year old, he's enjoying play sessions with every dog he meets and is learning his basic obedience. He's a simple fellow who adores getting affection and is doing his best to figure everything out so he can be some lucky adopter's very good boy. He's been fine with small dogs and cats too. Yay goober boys! 

Bonus: Gum's gummy, floppy lips are a constant source of entertainment around here. Go Gumbino!

PHOTOS of Gum with Diamond.

Talk to Donna about Gumbino

Adopted:
Elton

ADOPTED! This little imp of a dog is a comedian at heart. Everything is a happy joke to his boy, from his hop-hop-hopping around the yard to pushing his toy into Gumbino's face as if to say, "Hey! Want it?" - Of course, right before skipping off just out of reach to start a new game of chase. If he had a cartoon voice, it would be Elmo's voice ... He's both childlike in his innocence and as optimistic as we've ever seen in a dog. Did we tell you tiny he is? Perfect for slinging over your shoulder and plopping over for belly rubs. Another PHOTO.

Go Elton! Wait?... Did we just hear him giggle? 

Talk to Donna about Elton

Adoption pending:
Sassy

ADOPTION PENDING! What an elegant elderbull. Sassy is a sweet little homebody who would love to be part of whatever is going on. At eight years old, she's low key and easy to live with, patient, neat and very house trained, too. Heaven on earth would be a life that includes a big overstuffed chair for afternoon naps and happy walks into town where she can charm all she meets. Corndog is her friend and roommate. She would be very happy to find a home with her fuzzy friend, but would be just as happy seeing Cornie with her very own family.

We believe that Sassy would be happy to live with cats and/or other dogs - small dogs, too. Her fav boyfriend at the Rescue Barn is Elliot. Lookit'em flirt! PHOTOS

Talk to Donna about Sassy

Adoption pending:
Stewart the Pup

'Stewart' is still too young to go home, but we wanted to put him on the radar of potential adopters. He was being passed around to several high school kids when a smart girl recognized that he needed more stability, so intervened to get him to safety. Once in our program, he was matched to a puppy experienced mama dog who is finishing up where his own mama left off with important comforts and socialization lessons.

In addition to the canine-style TLC he's getting, Stewart is deaf, so will be learning basic hand signs from his foster moms to get him started. He's bold, curious and active even at this young age so we expect he'll keep his new home on their toes as he matures. His new home will enjoy the special relationship that deaf dogs bring, and will 'talk' with him through sign language. What a fun and interesting life they will lead! 

We expect to start a serious search for homes in late April. Please apply now if you're interested. Thank you!

Talk to Donna about Stewart the Pup

Adoption pending:
Farnam

Woof! Farnum is one cute lil' heart throb. He's sensitive, hopeful, super affectionate and eager to be someone's little man. He goofs with the girl dogs at the barn and does his best to sneak away for extra snuggles with any human who'll give it up. When he finally finds his one and only, he's going to be in heaven on earth.

More photos of the handsome hunk HERE.

Farnam at work: VIDEO

Farnam at play: VIDEO

 

 

Talk to Donna about Farnam

Adoption pending:
TJ

ADOPTION PENDING!

TJ is a bit of a clown and at two years old. He has a zest for life, a great attitude and is sure to charm you. He loves kids of all ages and is being fostered with two teens and two other dogs. Cat and small dog friendly too - What a diplomat! He's been attending his obedience classes and is quite the teacher's pet.

Talk to Linda about TJ

Adopted:
Donovan

ADOPTION PENDING

Donovan is a long-legged teenager looking for love. His favorite walk is down to the local commercial street where he gives wags and hopeful looks to anyone who glances his way. He’s thrilled to show off his obedience skills and crowd pleasing tricks like “shake” or “touch”. When he’s not charming shoppers he’s chasing the flirt pole or fetching toys in the backyard. He makes up goofy games, tossing toys into the air for himself, but always checking to make sure you’re watching!

While athletic outside, Donovan’s a fairly quiet guy in the house.  He’s crate and house trained as well as calm on a tie down while dinner’s cooking. He loves a good chew in the living room and if you invite him onto the couch he’s SO happy to snuggle.  

Photo: Daniel J. McPartlan 

Talk to Letti about Donovan

Adopted:
Corndog

Say WHAT? .... What's a little fluffy dog doing in a pit bull program? Corndog hitched a ride with Sassy after a sanctuary where they were living went belly up. How could we say no to a pit bull's favorite friend? At eight years old, she's seen a good chunk of the world and is like a little kid in line at an amusement park - waiting patiently for the next fun ride to begin. This cheerful little homebody loves to be part of whatever is going on. She's patient, neat and very housetrained, too. Heaven on earth would be a life that includes a big overstuffed chair for afternoon naps and happy walks into town where she can charm all she meets. She's playful, silly, shamelessly flirtatious and social, small enough to fit nicely in your lap and big enough to hug. A perfect friend. 

PHOTOS

Talk to Donna about Corndog

Available:
Dogs in the Wings

At any given time, we have a small handful of dogs who are not listed on the website. These may be dogs with medical issues or basic behavior challenges that are getting sorted out, dogs who are being held as compassion hold cases, or dogs who are waiting for a foster home or barn space before they can come in our program.

Please let us know if you'd like to discuss...

Finding a dog of a specific age, size or personality style that you don't see here

Being a foster parent to a shelter dog

Providing a safe, temporary space for a dog that needs a gentle end (compassion hold)

Talk to BADRAP about Dogs in the Wings

Adoption pending:
Jibboom

UPDATE: ADOPTION PENDING!

She's one silly sweet potato. Two and a half years old, Jibboom - known as Boom-Boom to her friends - is so happy to see you that she wiggles and giggles and whines in excitement. She's panda bear adorable with pleading brown eyes, an adorably squeezable body and - alas - she also has wonky hips that will ground her from most of the Olympic sports. More info about that here. Gurdy's favorite friends at the barn have been Gurdy and Elliot. She loves to sleep in and enjoys her creature comforts.

Did we mention how funny she is? This girl is a true character. If you're tempted to meet her, we say - Do it! She's destined to be an all time favorite-ever dog for some lucky person.

Boom-Boom's PHOTO ALBUM

Talk to Donna about Jibboom

Securing the future of the American Pit Bull Terrier as a cherished family companion.

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