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

Maple is a one-year-old Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle mix with a heart of gold and a personality that's just as sweet as her name! She's easygoing, fun-loving, affectionate, and seems to find joy in just about everything. And perhaps her most adorable little quirk? Maple loves carrying her baby (her favorite stuffed toy!) around in her mouth wherever she goes. It's her precious little sidekick, and we think it's just about the cutest thing ever!

This darling girl has never met a stranger, whether they have two legs or four! Dogs? Loves them! Cats? Absolutely! Bunnies? Yep, them too! People? You bet! Maple seems to have room in her heart for everyone, and her happy-go-lucky outlook makes her an absolute delight to be around.

Quick Facts About Maple

Age: 1 year

Breed: Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle mix

Personality: Sweet, easygoing, playful, and affectionate

Dog Friendly: Absolutely!

Cat Friendly: Yes!

Other Animals: Bunny friendly, too!

Favorite Thing: Carrying her beloved baby everywhere she goes

Ideal Home: A loving family ready for a wonderful little companion

Location: Southern California

Maple doesn't dwell on her past, and neither do we! She's too busy enjoying life, spreading happiness, and making everyone around her smile. This special little girl has so much love to give, and we just know she's going to make one lucky family wonder how they ever lived without her.

Could Maple be the missing piece of your family? She's ready to bring her baby, her beautiful spirit, and her whole heart home to you! ❤️ If you are interested in adopting Maple, please apply here.

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When Ryder first joined OURS, he discovered the wonderful world of unlimited kibble and, well, let's just say he got a little carried away! He gobbled up so much food that his belly ballooned, sending us straight to the emergency vet in a panic. As it turns out, Ryder simply has some wonky ribs that make his tummy look a little unusual when it's full. Everything works just as it should, and all that kibble digested without a hitch! Crisis averted, and Ryder earned himself a pretty funny story!

But Ryder's journey hasn't been all laughs. He came to us with his sister, his very best friend and partner in crime. Sadly, she lost her battle with complications from distemper, leaving Ryder to figure out the world without her. And while our hearts broke for this sweet boy, Ryder showed us just how resilient a little dog can be.

He learned to stand on his own four very short legs, make new friends, and embrace life with the sweetest spirit imaginable. Today, Ryder is a happy, loving little guy who is ready to leave the hard chapters behind and start his greatest adventure yet — a forever family of his very own!

Quick Facts About Ryder

Breed: Beagle Mix

Personality: Incredibly sweet, lovable, and resilient

Special Features: Long body, teeny-tiny legs, and adorably wonky ribs!

Dog Friendly: Has learned to make new canine friends

Health: His unique rib structure doesn't interfere with normal digestion or function

Looking For: A loving forever family to call his own

Located in: Southern California

Ryder has already experienced love, loss, and a few unexpected adventures in his young life. Through it all, he's held on to that beautiful, gentle spirit that makes him so special.

Now it's Ryder's turn to be someone's whole world. He doesn't need anything fancy — just a family who will love his funny little body, cherish his enormous heart, and promise that the best days are still ahead. Could you be Ryder's happily ever after? If you are interested in meeting Ryder, please apply here.

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Harley was found on an incredibly hot day seeking shade on someone’s porch. Thankfully, an animal advocate took her in, kept her safe and did everything possible to locate her family — but no one ever came forward. And considering someone made the decision to butcher this beautiful girl’s ears, we’re perfectly okay with Harley closing the door on that chapter of her life. Because despite whatever came before us, Harley is absolutely full of all the good stuff.

Quick Facts

Age: 3 years old
Breed: English Bulldog mix
Dog Friendly: Yes — she would benefit from continued socialization and proper introductions
Personality: Affectionate, energetic, goofy and devoted
Favorite Things: Toys, attention and making sure absolutely nothing remains inside the toy box
Location: Southern California

Harley is a compact little ball of energy, snorts and personality. She loves being part of whatever is happening and has that wonderful bulldog combination of being completely ridiculous one minute and incredibly loving the next.

She also takes her toys very seriously. Harley believes the only appropriate way to choose one is to first remove every single toy from the toy box. Once everything is scattered around and available for proper consideration, she will finally select the one she wants to play with. We don’t make the rules.

Harley is dog friendly, but she could use a little more experience navigating the doggie social scene. Continued positive socialization and thoughtful introductions will help set her up for success and allow her to build confidence in her canine relationships.

More than anything, Harley is ready to belong.

She’s looking for the family who will love her funny little quirks, appreciate every snort and wiggle, keep that toy box well stocked and give her the security of knowing she is finally home.

And in return? Harley will give you her whole heart and become one of the most dedicated companions you could ever ask for. Could Harley be the one you’ve been waiting for? If you are interested in adopting Harley, please apply here.

We believe every dog deserves to be loved and safe.

Cats are unknown, but she can be tested

Best suited for older children or teens due to her enthusiastic puppy energy

High-energy, playful and always ready for fun

Loves toys and happily carries them around

No food or toy guarding with people or other dogs

A home with a secure yard and room to run would be ideal

Would benefit from continued training, confidence building and consistent routines

Can be nervous around unfamiliar people on walks and needs a securely fitted harness and patient guidance

Crate trained for sleeping and when her people are away, although she is still working through some anxiety and FOMO when she knows fun is happening without her

A confident, well-mannered resident dog could be a wonderful role model for her

Located in Southern California

Jessie can initially be shy with new people, particularly men, and she appreciates being allowed to make friends at her own pace. Once she feels comfortable, her playful personality takes center stage. She’s very much a “follow the pack” kind of girl and looks to the dogs around her for cues, which is another reason we think the right canine sibling could be fantastic for her.

Right now, some of Jessie’s extra energy and frustration are amplified because she is recovering from her spay and hasn’t been able to run, wrestle, and play the way she normally would. When she gets excited, she can be vocal and occasionally mouthy in that silly puppy way, so she’ll need someone willing to patiently teach her appropriate ways to channel her enthusiasm. She’s also learning that shoes, hats, and other tempting human belongings aren’t actually dog toys!

Jessie isn’t looking for a quiet, sedentary life. She wants activities, adventures, zoomies, toys, training, and preferably a dog friend who thinks wrestling is just as much fun as she does. Because she needs room to burn off energy and can be vocal when excited, apartment living probably isn’t the best fit.

With an active family, consistent boundaries, plenty of appropriate exercise, and some confidence-building along the way, we think Jessie is going to absolutely blossom. She may not be a couch potato or champion cuddler just yet—there are simply too many exciting things to do!—but for the family looking for a funny, spirited little sidekick who will keep life interesting, Jessie might be exactly their girl. If you are interested in adopting Jessie, please apply

here.

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every dog deserves to be loved and safe

This beautiful girl prefers to observe things from the perimeter while she decides whether everything is safe. But look closely and you’ll realize something important: Inky wants connection. She watches you with the most soulful eyes, and when your eyes meet, you can almost see her working up the courage.

Then, slowly, she makes her way over.

And before you know it, this cautious little girl is crawling into your lap.

The first time we saw Inky’s tail wag was pure magic. It may seem like such a small thing, but in rescue, sometimes a tail wag tells an entire story. It told us that somewhere underneath all that uncertainty was a little dog beginning to believe that maybe she was safe. Maybe these humans were good. And maybe being loved could actually feel pretty wonderful.

Quick Facts

Dachshund mix with that adorable long Doxie body

A little older than the others in her family—and possibly their mama

Shy, gentle & wonderfully sensitive

Has the most beautiful, soulful eyes

Wants connection even when she’s still working up the courage to ask for it

Will quietly make her way over and crawl into your lap

Her trust is something truly special to earn

Needs patience, reassurance & continued confidence building

Accustomed to having canine companions

A little chunkier than the rest of her crew—more Inky to love!

Would benefit from a family familiar with Dachshunds and their long-back care needs

Located in Southern California

Inky isn’t going to be the dog bouncing at the front of the crowd demanding your attention. She’ll be nearby, watching and wondering if you might be someone she can trust.

Give her the time to answer that question for herself.

Because the moment those soulful eyes meet yours, that little tail starts wagging, and Inky quietly climbs into your lap, you’ll understand just how precious it is to be chosen by her. If you are interested in meeting Inky, please fill out our application here.

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Like any fun-loving pup, Boris can get a little rambunctious during playtime. He gets excited, throws his whole heart into having fun, and sometimes forgets just how big and strong he is. With continued guidance and an active home, he'll continue to grow into the wonderful companion he's already becoming.

Right now, Boris receives plenty of love and time outside of his crate in rescue, but we know he'll truly flourish in a home where he can be part of the family's everyday life. He's ready for a place where the crate is only used when his people are away and the rest of his days are spent making memories with the people he loves.

Quick Facts

Friendly with people and other dogs
❤️ Affectionate, social, and eager to be part of the family
Playful, goofy, and full of joyful energy
Would thrive in a home where he can spend lots of time with his people
⭐ Benefits from continued structure and guidance as he matures
Ready to be someone's loyal best friend for life
Located in Southern California

If you're looking for a dog who will make you laugh, keep life fun, and love you with his whole heart, Boris is ready to meet you. If you'd like to meet Boris, please fill out our application here.

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Crypto has an easygoing, non-dominant personality and does well with other dogs. He’ll occasionally play with toys, but he isn’t possessive over them or his food. He’s crate trained and may serenade you with a few whines and his signature little “whistle” when he has something to say.

Like many dogs adjusting to a new home, Crypto may do some marking at first, so a belly band is a great tool during that initial transition. Once he understands the routine and realizes this is his home, we expect that behavior to settle as he becomes comfortable.

Quick Facts

Sweet, gentle and non-dominant
❤️ Shy at first and needs a little time to build trust
Does well with other dogs
Occasionally enjoys toys and isn’t possessive
️ Eats two meals a day and shows no food aggression
Crate trained
Known to whine—and even “whistle”—when he has something to say
May mark initially while adjusting to a new home; a belly band can help
Looking for patient, consistent humans who will give him time to settle in
Located in Southern California

Crypto doesn’t need someone to rush him. He needs someone willing to let him exhale, learn the routine, and realize he’s finally home. Give this sweet boy a little patience and security, and you may just discover that the quiet ones have some of the biggest hearts. If you'd like to meet Crypto, please fill out our application here.

❤️ We believe every dog deserves to be loved and safe.

And yes—we said conversation. This girl has opinions, and she isn’t afraid to share them! Norma Jean loves chatting with her people and has even been known to continue her little conversations in her sleep. Apparently, there simply aren’t enough waking hours in the day to say everything she has to say.

Norma Jean absolutely loves other dogs and is happiest when she has a buddy who shares her enthusiasm for a good romp. Running, wrestling, chasing and playing are all high on her list of favorite things. We think a fun-loving canine companion would be a wonderful match for her and give her someone to share all of her puppy adventures with.

But if you really want to see Norma Jean living her best life, turn on the water hose. This girl transforms into her own one-dog water park—chasing the spray, splashing around, and attempting to catch every drop she possibly can. Watching her have that much fun is almost as entertaining as participating.

Quick Facts

Adorable young Heeler
Smart, curious & eager to learn
Loves playing with other dogs
❤️ Would love a playful canine companion
Water-hose enthusiast extraordinaire
️ An adorable little conversationalist—even in her sleep!
Loves playtime, adventures & staying involved
⭐ Confident, hilarious & packed with personality
Would love a family excited to include her in their adventures
Located in Southern California

Norma Jean has all the wonderful qualities that make Heelers such incredible companions—she’s bright, engaged, loyal, and eager to be part of whatever her people are doing. She’ll flourish with a family who enjoys spending time with their dog and is excited to continue helping this smart little girl learn and grow.

Whether she’s joining you for an adventure, wrestling with her canine bestie, chasing the water hose, or telling you all about her day, Norma Jean has a way of making ordinary moments a whole lot more fun.

She’s ready to find her people, her playmate, and preferably a backyard with a really good hose. If you’d like to meet Norma Jean, please fill out our application here.

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Venus would do best in a moderately active home, preferably with another doggy friend, and absolutely needs a 5ft-6ft tall secure yard. She is both large and small dog friendly but would do best with another medium/large size dog who can keep up with her track star speed and WWE wrestling moves. Venus can be cat tested upon request

More than anything, Venus absolutely ADORES human affection, from both adults and mature children! She will throw her whole body into your lap and be content with getting love and attention!

Please contact Venus’s foster mom at: 909-380-9015 for more details on Venus

We had him checked out by our vet who did a blood test to test him for a serious disease that could have caused this but luckily the test came back negative. We don't really know what could have caused this deformity but it doesn't seem to impair him in any way. He is acting like a completely normal dog and loves to hang with all his dog friends here at Paw Parent. But what he really would love most is to call a family his own. He gets attached fast and deep and is very loyal. He gets along with all dogs and he is housebroken. What mire do you want? He is perfect, please hurry before he is being snatched up by someone else!The shelter guessed his age at about 4, his weight is 37 pounds, he is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and ready for his new adventure with his own new family. Please call 661-724-0642 or email us at pawparent@gmail.com if you want to meet him.

He has recovered beautifully and is back to his happy go lucky sweet personality. His greeting when I come home is so heartwarming, he is so overjoyed that he literally serenades me with a beautiful song. He gets along with all the dogs here, is gentle, mellow and an absolute delight to have around. Unfortunately he cannot come to adoptions with us because he gets car sick. He is so deserving of a second chance of a home where he can live out his golden years. Will it be yours?He is neutered, microchipped and current on all his vaccines.Please call us at 661-724-0642 or email us pawparent@gmail.com if you would like to meet him.

is just that! She is a 10 month old Shih Tzu and Yorkie mix. She is sweet and loves to give kisses! She is about 9 pounds right now. She doesn't know how to walk on a least yet but she's a quick learner! She gives the best kisses and loves all dogs, cats and people! Bless her little heart. He coat is super soft and her coloring is unique, she is a merle (dapple) gray/black on her back and brown/black on her legs and a white star on her chest and a spot of blue in both brown eyes. She is simply beautiful! She is a very active puppy! She needs a young family to keep up with her energy! Precious loves to be held and loved...She's great with all dogs and people! No cats, she is Yorkie X! lol She came back from her salon day last week, crazy groomer cut all her fur off! So, its growing back quickly!

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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?