Dogs Available for Adoption

Welcome to our most popular page.

Even though 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. 

Available:
Bean

Oh how we love the Bean! This pretty little girl is full of happy vibes and good energy. Great with dogs, and she's just about TOO friendly with people, if that's even possible. She's the kind of dog that starts smiling and wagging her entire body the second she scans a human bean walking her way. "You want to be my friend, I KNOW it!" Bean is getting ready for her spay, and then will be officially available. Feel free to apply for her in the meantime!

Bean's BLOG.

Talk to Donna about Bean

Available:
Diva Deelight

Oh Diva! You're such a fine young thing. Puppyish (under a year), optimistic, spry and silly. Diva's a 'ball dog' and would love the right dog companion. Probably no cats, but that could change as she gets herself some manners.

She's brand new to our program, so stay tuned for updates and feel free to bug us for an application. 

Talk to Donna about Diva Deelight

Available:
New Girl

This sweet creature is brand new to our program. She's tender and slightly shy right now, but has been kicking up the turf in happy zoomies around her foster mom's yard as if to remind us that there's a whole lotta silly in that big heart of hers. Great with dogs. Calm, gentle and looking for a friend.

We look forward to posting more info she tells us what her name is (!) and gets shined up in prep for a fabulous new life. 

Talk to Linda about New Girl

Available:
Tallulah

When Miss Tallulah arrived from Louisiana, she told us that she's more than ready for the real world. No decompression time needed, thank you very much!

She's very well socialized to both people and dogs and is a committed optimistic with a calm demeanor and an affectionate, even-keeled personality. She's young (2-3ish) but wordly and wise. 

She was already spayed when she was rescued, indicating that she had once been loved by somebody. It shows. She wants nothing more than to push into your leg, sit on your foot or trot by your side as you take in your day. Dogs? Yes! ... Cats? Yes! ... Kids? Oh yes, yes,YES!

Look for more PHOTOS of Tallulah here, and watch for updates on our Barn Dog Blog.

 

Talk to Donna about Tallulah

Adoption pending:
Hugo!

Hugo is one of three pups who came to us with his mom recently. He's a well balanced little noodle head and is getting good socialization while we prep him for a home. He's was born in mid-January. 

Hugo has an ADOPTION PENDING!

Talk to Donna about Hugo!

Available:
Oscar

One of three young pups who recently found a spot in our program with his sweetheart mom. Oscar was born in mid-January.

Right now, he's the shyest of the litter and is getting extra TLC because of it. Please check back soon for the happy updates as he and his littermates get ready for adoption!

 

Talk to Donna about Oscar

Available:
Rooney - Girl Pup

This little girl is a classic mix of smart and sassy, cheerful and full-steam-ahead puppy energy. She was born in mid-January and is just loving all the fun mischief that comes along with being a pup. See Rooney's VIDEO.

Talk to Donna about Rooney - Girl Pup

Adoption pending:
Gris-Gris - Puppy

Gris-Gris has an ADOPTION PENDING!

Pronounced 'Gree-Gree,' this little girl is a six month old puppy who came to our program all the way from Louisiana. She's got a delicate frame and pretty face and is full of curiosity and optimism. We're still surprised how calm she is in her kennel while she waits to come out, but she's all puppy when it's playtime ... Bounce, bounce, bounce! 

Photo One - Photo Two - Photo Three

Gris-Gris is absorbing life's lessons like a sponge. She'll be getting basic obedience training and oodles of socializing while she waits for a new home. Dogs? Yes! ... Cats? Yes! ... Kids? Oh Yes,Yes,Yes!

Talk to Tim about Gris-Gris - Puppy

Available:
Catfish Jones

Such a GOOD guy, Catfish Jones - known as 'Fish' around here - is 100% adorable. He used to be a shy pup but we've been watching him grow into a warm and friendly tender heart with happy optimism. His sister is Gris-Gris (previous photo) and they both came to us from Louisiana thanks to the hard work of the Delta Humane Society. Yep, these dogs are that special. Catfish was born around October 1, 2011. Nappy Photo.

Affectionate and hopeful, he's learning house manners in his foster home and real life lessons at an auto shop that he gets to visit every day.  Dogs? Yes! ... Cats? Yes! ... Kids? Oh yes,yes,YES!

Talk to Donna about Catfish Jones

Adoption pending:
Dyna Girl - Super Hero!

Little Miss Optimism. What a happy, happy girl. Dyna Girl is a young eight (?) months old and has the goofy baby playstyle to prove it. She's living in a foster home with cats and dogs and doing well with both. She has a funky front leg from an unknown misadventure when she was tiny, but she's going to show the world that having a disability is only a state of mind ... And her mind is all about moving forward and squeezing the fun out of every minute of the day. What a role model. Dyna is super social with people (as if you couldn't tell from her photo!), so get ready to have everyone in your circles fall madly in love with your new dog. 

This Super Hero has her own BLOG. Follow her adventures!

Dyna Girl has an Adoption Pending!

Talk to Tim about Dyna Girl - Super Hero!

Adoption pending:
Blink - A Whatzit? Mix

Blink is our resident pit bull imposter! We met her during a recent visit to an Ohio animal shelter that bans pit bull adoptions. The tragedy of this policy is bad enough for dogs who really are pit bulls, but doubly tragic when dogs that clearly aren't get caught up in the fray. So goes the insanity of BSL (breed specific legislation).Some speculate that she could be part Boston Terrier, some say French Bulldog mix - others see Chihuahua. Whatever she is, she's adorable and fun with ridiculous ears, pretty red piebald markings and big doe-like eyes. She's also housetrained and comfortable with dogs. More photos and backstory on Blink -> here.

Blink has an ADOPTION PENDING.

 

Talk to Donna about Blink - A Whatzit? Mix

Adoption pending:
Clive Alive

Clive is feeling very alive since he left the shelter. He's about two years old and just getting settled in to the scene. He's a cheerful guy with hopeful eyes and a bright future ahead of him. We like how he pushes his toys at us: "Willya play with me now, nice person? Huh?"

Clive is one of those dogs who you just know will give you his paw when you ask him to 'Shake' ... Sure enough, he does! What a social guy. He's got the start of some really nice obedience skills and we're polishing those up so his new home has less work to do. ;-)

Here are some fun photos of the handsome hunk.

Talk to Donna about Clive Alive

Adoption pending:
Possum

Awesome Possum
has an ADOPTION PENDING!

We're not sure if she's really a dog. Possum's so silky soft that some speculate she may just be rabbit in a dog's body. To add to her delicious nature, she's a touchy-feely kinda girl and loves nothing better than to ooze up next to a willing friend for close contact conversations. She's oh-so demure, but her goof ball nature lights up whenever she gets bit by the puppy bug, and/or when she's in the middle of one or more happy dogs. You say you want to play silly puppy games? She's ALL about it!

We hope to place Possum in a home with a dog friend or two. She's good with cats, too.

Check out her very own BLOG !

Talk to Donna about Possum

Adoption pending:
Dan the Dog

Dan is a young (one year-ish), tender, social, wriggly clown of a dog. He's a bit of a baby-brain but has got the start of some good manners, and we'll work to help those along. He came in as a stray to Pasadena Humane Society and was such a nice fellow that their staff kept him busy with public events where he did his breed proud.

He's the perfect size for a pit bull. Just about 50lbs, with a handsome little body. Neutered of course. We're quite smitten with his wrinkle-faced 'catfish' mug. Get ready to fall hard in love with this one.

More PHOTOS.  Enjoy this VIDEO of Dan at play.

Talk to Donna about Dan the Dog

Adoption pending:
Rita Mae

ADOPTION PENDING!

Rita Mae is about ten months old, and boasts an old soul.  Eager to please and vying for the award of Best Snuggler in Town.  If she could crawl into your skin to be closer to you, she would.  Optimistic and curious, yet low-key and chill.  Rita Mae has acclimated beautifully in a house with two young children and three older dogs.  Although she has moments of exuberant zooming and antelope-like bounding, overall, she is gentle and polite, oftentimes preferring to relax wherever the children are playing.  Crate-trained and currently learning her basic obedience.

Facebook photos here

Talk to Tim about Rita Mae

Adoption pending:
Jondi

That's right, ADOPTION PENDING! We defy you to find a happier dumpling than Jondi ... This dog is why we all love pit bulls so much. She's divinely affectionate and good natured with a sense of humor that just won't quit. Squeaky toys are her favorite drug and she lives for good times and your welcoming lap. Jondi can live with a well-matched dog or two. Approximately four years old, she's house trained, low-key and very patient during her down time while you're away at work. We're just sorting out her leash manners, so her adopter-hopeful will be asked to take a number of our (free) Pit Ed classes as a requirement for adoption - But you wanted to do that anyway, right? To see her silly play style, check out this video and keep your eye on the Barn Dog Blog linked here for more updates, photos and info.

Talk to Tim about Jondi

Adoption pending:
Clyde Rascal Hazard

This 3-4 month old male is having a great time being a puppy. Who wouldn't? It looks like he's going to grow some longer legs to go along with those beautiful markings. Our adult dogs are showing him the ropes now.

UPDATE! We love when this happens! Foster parents have signed on to keep the stinker for life. Huzzah!

Talk to BADRAP about Clyde Rascal Hazard

Adoption pending:
Maggie

This beautiful girl came to us with three young pups and did a lovely job keeping them safe and tended during their month in a shelter. She's patient and gentle, affectionate and connected, as you can see in this photo.

This video, taken while she was still in the shelter with her pups, shows her gentle and somewhat shy nature.

She has been fine and even flirtatious with every dog she meets - She's a little bit goofy and acts like a pup herself during play. Soon she will be spayed and ready for a human family of her own. What a lucky family that will be!

Update: Maggie has an adoption pending!

 

Talk to Donna about Maggie

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