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Dogs for Adoption in Lake Arrowhead, CA: 20 Dogs Looking for a Home

Dogs up for adoption near Lake Arrowhead, CA

964 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 13 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Lake Arrowhead. Here are the 20 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Of the dogs up for adoption within 25 miles of Lake Arrowhead, 119 puppies, 317 young dogs, 470 adults and 58 seniors. The breeds you'll see most are German Shepherd, Pit Bull Terrier and Siberian Husky, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.

1. Belli

Adult · Female · Dachshund (short coat) · 11 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Belli is a 6-year-old, 12-pound black-and-tan piebald Miniature Dachshund looking for her forever home! This sweet little girl has so much love to give. Belli gets along well with other dogs and would love a canine companion to keep her company. She enjoys going for walks, exploring her surroundings, and having space to play. A home with a yard would be a dream come true for her!
Belli is looking for a special kind of home. Belli struggles with separation anxiety, and being crated makes her anxiety worse. She needs a patient, understanding family who can help her feel safe and secure. Someone who is home most of the day, such as a stay-at-home parent or someone who works from home, would be ideal.
A friendly dog companion, a loving family, leisurely walks, and a yard to explore would help Belli thrive.
Belli's dream home includes:

Read more about Belli

A person who is home most of the day
Another friendly dog for companionship
A secure yard to sniff, explore, and play
A family who understands her separation anxiety
Lots of love, patience, and cuddles

Belli isn't asking for much — just a person to love, a home where she feels safe, and the comfort of knowing she isn't alone for long periods. Could you be the one to give this precious little girl the forever home she deserves?

Adopt Belli fromDachshund PawsHesperia, CA · listed Oct 22

2. Savannah

Puppy · Female · Chihuahua / Rhodesian Ridgeback / Mixed · 12 mi from Lake Arrowhead

These guys were found in Bakersfield with no mama. They are super squiggly and sweet pups! They are named after cities across the USA. Look for Olympia, Cheyenne, Savannah, Denver and Austin.Savannsh is a big lovebug. Our on line size estimator believes that she will be 60 yo 70 pounds. Adoption fees include up to date on vaccines, treatment for fleas and worms, spay, chip implantation and initial registration. Application link: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/32026/genericYou can meet pups at the Fontana Petco on Sundays from 12-4.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Savannah fromPaws 4 A Cause RescueSan Bernardino, CA · listed Nov 1

3. Miles

Adult · Male · Pug / Mixed · 12 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Miles was found by a family near a school. No one claimed him. He is a sweet and fun boy. He is anout 1 year old. He is available for pre-adoption and can go home after his neuter on 8/28.Adoption fees include up to date on vaccines, treatment for fleas and worms, spay, chip implantation and initial registration. Application link: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/32026/genericYou can meet available dogs at Fontana Petco on Sundays 12-4pm

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Miles fromPaws 4 A Cause RescueSan Bernardino, CA · listed Sep 23

4. Maddie

Young · Female · French Bulldog / Mixed · 12 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Maddie was found as a stray with her friend, Molly, a Boston Terrier. Maddie is full of love and just wants her belly rubbed. She gets along with other dogs. Adoption fees include up to date on vaccines, treatment for fleas and worms, spay, chip implantation and initial registration. https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/32026/genericYou can meet Maddie at Fontana Petco on Sundays from 12-4.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Maddie fromPaws 4 A Cause RescueSan Bernardino, CA · listed Aug 21

5. Chloe

Puppy · Female · Dachshund / Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed · 12 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Chloe is an owner surrender. She is a shy girl that warms up. She would like a quiet home. She is good with other dogs.Adoption fees include up to date on vaccines, treatment for fleas and worms, spay, chip implantation and initial registration. Application link: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/32026/genericYou can meet pups at the Fontana Petco on Sundays from 12-4.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Chloe fromPaws 4 A Cause RescueSan Bernardino, CA · listed May 11

6. Kirby

Young (1 year 2 months) · Male · American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) · 13 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Kirby is a 14 month old young gentleman who is simply an all around incredible pup.

He is polite, obedient and super smart.

This good boy really loves his doggie friends and would LOVE to join a stable pack or even just have another K9 companion.

He is the kind of dog that you can trust in just about any situation.

We have no idea why such a good boy found himself without a home, but we can certainly attest to the fact that it’s their loss. As the old saying goes, “one man’s trash, is another man’s treasure. “

https://www.coderedk9crew.org/adoption-application/

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • No cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Kirby fromCode Red K9 CrewRedlands, CA · listed Sep 20

7. Harper

Adult (3 years 10 months) · Female · American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) · 13 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Harper is a beautiful blue almost 3 1/2 year old, independent gal, who is both charming and calculated.

She’s quiet, a good listener, and smarter than your average

bear.

This stunning, blue goddess is a lot of fun to be around and can make any day brighter and any adventure more fun.

https://www.coderedk9crew.org/adoption-application/

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Harper fromCode Red K9 CrewRedlands, CA · listed Sep 19

8. Mishka

Adult (2 years 2 months) · Female · Cane Corso Mastiff (medium coat) · 13 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Mishka is a 2 year old gorgeous Cane Corso. She is a little insecure when she first meets new friends, but once she trusts that she is safe, she is a giant baby.

This big moose loves deeply and gets soo excited when her favorite people get anywhere near her. If she hears you wake up in the morning, her giant club of a tail starts thumping the ground while she lays there waiting for her morning huggies.

She then goes into full body wiggle mode because she can’t contain her excitement that her favorite person is right there with her. She loves to run in the yard and she is a total cuddle bug.

Read more about Mishka

She’s not an “everyone” dog, but when she picks her people, she loves so deeply that you can feel it. Watch out though, if you are a flip flop fanatic, she has no mercy, she will step right on those toes as she goes in for a hug!

https://www.coderedk9crew.org/adoption-application/

  • Good with kids
  • Only dog
  • No cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Mishka fromCode Red K9 CrewRedlands, CA · listed May 28

9. Kuma

Adult (2 years 2 months) · Female · Cane Corso Mastiff (medium coat) · 13 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Kuma is a well rounded 2 year old Cane Corso. This giant stunner loves to be the belle of the ball! She wants to be the center of attention and the center of your world. She also wants all of the toys and all of the snackies. She’s a good listener and even a better cuddler. She’s not much for personal space awareness and she has no idea that she’s a giant. Kuma is sweet and she is kind. She thrives with set expectations and basic boundaries.

https://www.coderedk9crew.org/adoption-application/

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • No cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Kuma fromCode Red K9 CrewRedlands, CA · listed May 28

10. Stacy

Young · Female · Poodle (Miniature) / Mixed (long coat) · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

What a cutie pie is she! About 12 lbs. and a year old. Just got her professionally groomed. We rescued her from a home that could no longer care for her. She has all of her vaccines, been microchipped and leaves with new leash/collar, medical records and homemade treat bag.
Email your completed application - from our website. we make one hour appointments Wednesdays thru Sundays from 8 am to 1 pm. Let us know your preferred day/time. Be sure to bring your entire family living in the home and any other dog/s you have. We'll have a meet n greet in large play-ground.
She enjoys her k-9 pals at B&B - Nero, Bubba and Pal...and others.
We got great pix of her and they were supposed to be up...we'll get this remedied right away...

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Stacy fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Oct 2

11. Willow

Puppy · Female · Beagle / Mixed · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Willow is 3 months as of l0/1/26. We've got to figure out her breeds - we've never seen a beagle with this coloring, but she sure ain't a dalmatian. Very playful and has made lotsa friends at B&B.
She bites and scratches - most young kids will not like this. I know I didn't when my folks got me puppies when I was a kid. They did not think to get a nice adult, so I got my first dog when I was 31 yrs....and then a few years later lots and lots more~

  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Willow fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Sep 29

12. Patches-ADOPTED 10/17/26

Adult · Female · Beagle / Mixed · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Patches is an incredible companion. The kind of girl you could take camping, just the two of you and have a wonderful time.
She is 35 lbs and 5-7 yrs with white teeth. Her senior Dad since she was a pup sadly can no longer care for her. Do not hesitate to complete an application (see website) and make an appointment. Bring your family and any other dog/s.
You will never find a better dog, best friend. We say this having rescued and rehomed many thousands over 38 years in rescue.
She is fine with all other dogs--and also content as your one and only. If that's the case, you might consider sharing a big bed with her....see pix #4 below...

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Patches-ADOPTED 10/17/26 fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Sep 29

13. Pal-in back

Young · Male · Terrier / Poodle (Miniature) (short coat) · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Bubba and Pal are two wee brothers - about a year young - rescued by driver who saw them about to be snagged by a big dog near the highway.
They've now been vaccinated and neutered, bunking with Stacy and Nero - they are real sweeties. Check both of them out - should have a k-9 pal - they do not need to go out together.
Email your completed application and select an appointment Wednesday thru Sunday between 9 am and 1 pm. Let us know that info when you email application. We will confirm and look forward to meeting your entire family and any other doggies.
We know our dogs well and we'll have lotsa fun at your B&B visit.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Pal-in back fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Sep 28

14. Gracie

Adult · Female · Beagle · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Gracie came from a breeding laboratory. She is a lovely 30 lb. white/red pure gal who needs another beagle who will be a pal to her and help her relax. She was only dog in new family that adopted her - she is great with our house dogs. That's how it works - the pack helps relax and acclimate more frightened pooches.
We are letting that good energy take its course. If you've got friendly dogs, bring them to meet/greet her. One hour appts Wednesdays thru Sundays between 9 am and 1 pm. Let us know your preferred day/time.
Lotsa fun - bring your entire family and pooches. Looking forward.
The black/dark coloring you see is from shadows. She is a 2-tone gal.

  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Gracie fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Sep 28

15. Chanel

Young · Male · Beagle · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Chanel is a beautiful one year pure tri-colored 25 lb gal. She has been with a senior woman since a wee pup and just too much energy for her - should have gotten a middle aged or older dog with similar energy level.
Beagles are pack animals and would be great for her to have a friend of her own breed or species.
Email your completed and impressive app to get a one hour appointent Wednesdays through Sundays between 9 am and 1 pm. Let us know your preferred day/time and be sure to bring entire family and any other dog/s.
Looking forward to lotsa fun in our large one-on-one playground

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Chanel fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Sep 28

16. Beatrice-ADOPTED 9/30/26

Young · Female · Beagle · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Beautiful Ms Beatrice came from a local shelter where she spent six days. No ID or microchip and in tact. She is now spayed and fully vaccinated and SHE IS PERFECT. Quiet, playful, friendly, social, good with all sizes of dogs - AMAZING.
Email us your impressive application - we make appts to show our dogs from Wednesdays thru Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.
Along with your application, let us know the day/time you can bring your entire family plus any other dog/s you have to meet 'n greet one-on-one.
we seldom rescue a dog with all the stars behind her name as this one from the get-go. Could sure use some help - computer talented please!
ALREADY HEARD BACK FROM HER NEW HOME....All is excellent! We knew it would be....great dog and great home!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Beatrice-ADOPTED 9/30/26 fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Sep 26

17. Socks-ADOPTED 9/25/26

Senior · Male · Beagle / Mixed · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Socks is a 10 yr beagle mix, heavy on the mix, guy who has a large mass near his scrotum. That will be removed along with testicles and his teeth cleaned.
And, surprise, he has joined the home of Solo - doing very well together!
We'll post photo shortly

  • Good with dogs
Adopt Socks-ADOPTED 9/25/26 fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Sep 25

18. Cisco

Young · Male · Dachshund / Mixed · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Dear little Cisco is a real sweetie. Came in as a stray, shy and took no time to open up with help of Bubba and Pal, other little guys. And now the three of them are socializing sweetheart Stacy...White young terripoo who is probably hypoallergenic. Check out her pix and profile shortly.
Check out his video...
The mix we see in him is that his legs are not quite as short or turned as pure doxie.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Cisco fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Aug 27

19. Silly-ADOPTED 9/3/26

Adult · Female · Spaniel / Mixed · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Sister or other relative to Sassy and Sissy.....senior mom passed without plans for the trio and out of town family could not keep them. They all share a playground at B&B and we hope some can stay together or at least have another k9 pal. All are adorable.
Check out other profiles and visit all three....other info posted for Sassy and Sissy
Probably hypoallergenic little lady - under 15 lbs.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Silly-ADOPTED 9/3/26 fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Aug 16

20. Sissy-ADOPTED 9/30/26

Adult · Female · Terrier / Mixed · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Sissy, sister of Sassy (see her profile and pix) is a very sweet companion. Bonded with her sisters (also see Silly) and would love to stay with them, or at least another dear pooch.
Came to B&B when their senior mom passed and extended family could not take them. All the more reason to plan for them in your Will or Trust.
Please visit Wednesdays thru Sundays between 9 am and 1 pm at B&B's sanctuary with your entire family and any other doggies. Make an appointment pls. See our application on website.
She is very accustomed to a senior woman and kittie cat.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Sissy-ADOPTED 9/30/26 fromBeagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · listed Aug 16

Rescues and shelters near Lake Arrowhead

The rescues with the most dogs listed within 25 miles of Lake Arrowhead.

  • Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside ShelterRiverside, CA · 449 dogs · 23 mi from Lake Arrowhead
  • San Bernardino City Animal ControlSan Bernardino, CA · 301 dogs · 6 mi from Lake Arrowhead
  • Moreno Valley Animal ShelterMoreno Valley, CA · 65 dogs · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead
  • Devore Animal ShelterSan Bernardino, CA · 37 dogs · 12 mi from Lake Arrowhead
  • Redlands Animal ShelterRedlands, CA · 35 dogs · 17 mi from Lake Arrowhead
  • HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTERHesperia, CA · 33 dogs · 11 mi from Lake Arrowhead
  • Beagles and BuddiesApple Valley, CA · 25 dogs · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead
    How to adopt from Beagles and Buddies

    http://www.beaglesandbuddies.com/index.php3?topic=adopt_a_dog

  • Benevolent Animal Rescue Committee, IncCherry Valley, CA · 5 dogs · 25 mi from Lake Arrowhead
  • Paws 4 A Cause RescueSan Bernardino, CA · 4 dogs · 12 mi from Lake Arrowhead
    How to adopt from Paws 4 A Cause Rescue

    We have an application. Once approved, we have a contract. The contract lays out what we expect after the adoption. All cats are indoor only and not to be declawed. Dogs are to be part of the family and primarily indoors. Cats 25.00, kittens 85.00. dogs 100 and puppies 150.00.

  • Code Red K9 CrewRedlands, CA · 4 dogs · 13 mi from Lake Arrowhead
    How to adopt from Code Red K9 Crew

    Adoption applications, home checks, signed contracts, and adoption fees

  • Kathryn's Precious Paw Rescue, Inc.Banning, CA · 3 dogs · 25 mi from Lake Arrowhead
    How to adopt from Kathryn's Precious Paw Rescue, Inc.

    Fill out adoption application, if approved make appointment for meet and greet at their house, adoption fee and contract

  • Big Bear Animal ShelterBig Bear City, CA · 2 dogs · 22 mi from Lake Arrowhead
  • Dachshund PawsHesperia, CA · 1 dog · 11 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Adopting a dog in Lake Arrowhead

Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.

Senior dogs are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate dog, ask the rescues about their older residents.

Puppies go quickly, so if you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon. Ask how big they're expected to grow, and plan for plenty of house-training and training in the first few months.

Questions about adopting a dog in Lake Arrowhead

How many dogs are up for adoption in Lake Arrowhead?

As of November 4, 2026, 964 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Lake Arrowhead, California, by 13 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a dog in Lake Arrowhead?

The rescues with the most dogs near Lake Arrowhead right now are Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter (Riverside, CA), San Bernardino City Animal Control (San Bernardino, CA) and Moreno Valley Animal Shelter (Moreno Valley, CA). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there puppies for adoption in Lake Arrowhead?

Yes. 119 puppys are up for adoption within 25 miles of Lake Arrowhead.

How do I adopt a dog in Lake Arrowhead?

Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.

Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.