Adult Dogs for Adoption in Santa Maria, CA: 24 Grown-Up Dogs Looking for a Home

Lola is a 5–6 month old herder mix. She loves people. She’s happy, curious, and excited to interact and is beginning a new adventure here with CCHDR. She is dog social with proper introductions and according to her foster, has been around cats.
Lola is working on leash walking, basic obedience, and channeling all of her enthusiasm. She needs someone who will give her time, gentle guidance, and lots of encouragement as she learns. Lola is looking for an active, breed savvy home.
Lola is in Reedley, CA (approved Central Valley adopters, now’s your chance to adopt a dog within your community)
Lola will be spayed and up to date on vaccines as of Nov 3.

Albina is a cattle dog mix, about 8 months old. Albina was living in an encampment in Perris Valley with lots of people and other dogs. She has been habituated to live closely, very closely with humans. She was not anxious at all settling in with the other rescue dogs.
Albina is learning to join the new pack. She's walking well on leash, a natural off leash. And as of today, officially trained to run to a metal coaches whistle. Sahe is Very sweet, and good with dogs; she does like them to be polite though. She rides well in a car.
Albina is spayed, vaccinated, and now microchipped. She’s ready for her new home
Albina is in Templeton, CA
More photos, video, and updates: https://www.facebook.com/www.cchdrescue.org/ search in posts and photo albums.
Interested in Albina? Please complete an application at: http://bit.ly/CCHDR_App
Note: No transport or blind adoptions.

Breed: German Shepherd X DOB: 1/2021 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: large Color(s): black/brown/white Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Colby, a charming and spirited German Shepherd X seeking my perfect match! Surrendered by my previous owner to Lancaster Shelter, I have already shown my love for people and children, having lived with kids aged 5 and 11. I am vocal and food-motivated dog, making me a delightful companion for those who appreciate a communicative and affectionate pup.

Breed: French Bulldog X DOB: 10/2025 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: small Color(s): brown merle Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Anton, a fun and energetic French Bulldog X brimming with potential and in need of a loving home. I am a special guy who loves to play fetch and takes walks like a pro on a leash. I enjoy love, affection, attention, and toys, and can be a delightful companion for those who understand my needs. My previous owners had to surrender me because they could not provide the care I require.

Breed: Terrier X DOB: 10/2025 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: small Color(s): tan/cream Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Bolt, a dashing Terrier X brimming with excitement and wagging tails! I was surrendered due to my previous family not having the time to give me the attention I deserve. With a heart full of love and a spirit of adventure, I'm ready to take on the world—one walk at a time, but I'll need a bit of leash training. My zest for life is contagious, and my friendly nature make me a fantastic companion for both humans and other small dogs.

Breed: Pomeranian X DOB: 10/2024 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: small Color(s): red/tan Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Teddy, a lively Pomeranian X who is in need of a new home. Even though I was surrendered due to lack of time for me, I still hold an endless capacity for love and affection. I'm a charming lad who is not only a fantastic lap dog, providing snuggles and warmth, but I also boast an active spirit that makes me a perfect playmate for both humans and other small dogs.

Breed: Cairn Terrier X DOB: 7/2021 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: medium Color(s): white Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Leo W, a wonderful Cairn Terrier X brimming with potential and a heart full of love. My previous owner had to give me up due to an unexpected health issue, but that doesn't mean I'm not ready to find my forever home! I'm an active and affectionate pup who is house and crate trained, making me a convenient addition to any household.

Welcome Timmy, a four-month old Aussie (mom is purebred)/German Shephard (dad is purebred) mix. Mom and dad are being altered as a condition of the pups coming to rescue. Raider arrived at rescue with his brother Raider. Their littermate Reese has already been adopted out through CCHDR. Here’s what our all-star dog trainer foster has to report:
Timmy is a fast learner. He is already very good in the house. He has medium energy so far and is just happy to hang out as he decompress and learns how to be a good canine citizen. Timmy and Raider will be adopted out separately.
Timmy is microchipped, on a vaccine schedule, and can go home on a neuter contract.
Timmy is in Atascadero, CA
More photos, video, and updates: https://www.facebook.com/www.cchdrescue.org/ search in posts and photo albums.
Interested in Timmy? Please complete an application at: http://bit.ly/CCHDR_App
Note: No transport or blind adoptions.

Welcome Raider, a four-month old Aussie (mom is purebred)/German Shephard (dad is purebred) mix. Mom and dad are being altered as a condition of the pups coming to rescue. Raider arrived at rescue with his brother Timmy. Their littermate Reese has already been adopted out through CCHDR. Here’s what our all-star dog trainer foster has to report:
Raider is a fast learner. He is already very good in the house. He has medium energy so far and is just happy to hang out as he decompress and learns how to be a good canine citizen. Raider and Timmy will be adopted out separately.
Raider is microchipped, on a vaccine schedule, and can go home on a neuter contract.
Raider is in Atascadero, CA
More photos, video, and updates: https://www.facebook.com/www.cchdrescue.org/ search in posts and photo albums.
Interested in Raider? Please complete an application at: http://bit.ly/CCHDR_App
Note: No transport or blind adoptions.

Meet Stacy, from Tulare County Animal Services. Gwen is about 3 years old and weighs between 45-50 pounds. Stacy came to rescue with her pal Gwen. Of the two, Stacy is the calmer beta dog. She is also a velco dog, with some leash skills and she knows at least the sit command. Cats, critters, livestock unknown at this time.
Central Valley adopters (and beyond), now is your chance to meet Stacy before she makes her way to the central coast. Once here, she won’t go back to the Central Valley.
Stacy is microchipped, spayed, and UTD on vaccines.
Stacy is currently in Reedley, CA
More photos, video, and updates: https://www.facebook.com/www.cchdrescue.org/ search in posts and photo albums.
Interested in Stacy? Please complete an application at: http://bit.ly/CCHDR_App
Note: No transport or blind adoptions.

Meet Gwen, from Tulare County Animal Services. Gwen is about 3 years old and weighs between 45-50 pounds. Gwen is super high energy; a typical heeler. She is a velco dog, with some leash skills and she knows at least the sit command. Cats, critters, livestock unknown at this time.
Central Valley adopters (and beyond), now is your chance to meet Gwen before she makes her way to the central coast. Once here, she won’t go back to the Central Valley.
Gwen is microchipped, spayed, and UTD on vaccines.
Gwen is currently in Reedley, CA
More photos, video, and updates: https://www.facebook.com/www.cchdrescue.org/ search in posts and photo albums.
Interested in Gwen? Please complete an application at: http://bit.ly/CCHDR_App
Note: No transport or blind adoptions. Prospective adopters must have a plan in place to meet and pick up their dog from the foster location.

Breed: Husky / Australian Shepherd DOB: 12/09/2020 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: large Color(s): black and white Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Homie, the ultimate canine companion with a heart of gold and an adventurous spirit! I am an affectionate, outgoing, and confident Husky / Australian Shepherd who is always up for a good time. My playful nature makes me a blast to be around, and my confidence means I'm always ready to tackle new adventures.

Breed: Anatolian Shepherd X DOB: 9/2025 Gender: female Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: large Color(s): black / tan Description:Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Seraphine, an enchanting Anatolian Shepherd X rescued from a high-stress shelter environment and I'm ready to embrace a brighter future. I was previously adopted from the shelter, but was returned because I was getting bigger than expected. With a new lease on life at CARL, I've bounced back with a smile and a wagging tail and can't wait for my true forever family to come and take me home.

Streak is a one-year old Border Collie. She came into rescue with her momma dog and a sibling, but they will be adopted out separately. Streak is around 35 pounds.
All three, what can we say, Border Collies have a definite theme. Calm, sweet, loyal, smart and sweet (Said it twice for a reason!) Maybe occasionally there are exceptions, but these three fit the definition of a Border Collie. And they did have great breeding. It's obvious.
Sweet, soft, looking to connect, each one has had her muzzle my face, searching. trying to forge a bond. Every border collie is ultimately looking for that bond with their human.
Streak is good with all the other dogs.

Breed: Chow X
DOB: 7/2022
Gender: female
Altered: yes
Coat: long
Size: medium
Color(s): black / white
Description:
Hi, I'm Cleopatra, a beautiful Chow X with a heart full of hope and a story of resilience. Rescued from animal services, I am now ready to begin the next chapter of my life with a loving family. Though I'm a little shy, my gentle and nice nature shines through once I feel comfortable. I am still finding my way and it's not known yet how I feel about cats, children or other dogs, although I get along with the other dog I was found with, but with patience and understanding, I am sure to blossom. I am eager to show my true self to someone who will give me the time and love I deserve. Could you be the one to help me discover the joy of a forever home? Please fill out an online application to come and meet me and let my hopeful spirit melt your heart.

Welcome Wall_E a staff favorite at the shelter, and always a hit at adoption events, but always left holding the bag at the end of the day. I guess they didn't recognize a great thing? Now he's here!
Wall_E is a two-year old Border Collie mix. He is intelligent, smart, loving and handsome. And he is tall!
Wall_E is neutered, chipped, vaccinated and ready for the last chapter of his young life.
Wall_E is in Templeton, CA
More photos, video, and updates: https://www.facebook.com/www.cchdrescue.org/ search in posts and photo albums.
Interested in Wall_E? Please complete an application at: http://bit.ly/CCHDR_App
Note: No transport or blind adoptions. Prospective adopters must have a plan in place to meet and pick up their dog from the foster location.

Breed: Labrador / Pit Bull X DOB: 7/2025 Gender: female Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: medium Color(s): tan/ white Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Agnes, a gorgeous Labrador / Pit Bull X who was dumped (can you believe it?) in front of a volunteer's house, but that's not how this story ends. I'm ready for a fresh start and to find my forever family! I'm a total people-person... I mean, people-dog! I love making new friends and showing off my good manners.

Breed: Labrador / Pit Bull X DOB: 7/2025 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: mediumSize: medium Color(s): black / white Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Augie, a fun-loving, adventurous Labrador / Pit Bull X who's ready to take on the world (or at least, my new neighborhood). I may have had a bit of a bumpy start, you see, my previous owners dumped me and Agnes (she's a real cool gal, by the way) in front of a volunteer's house. But I'm not letting that get me down! I'm ready to start a new chapter with my forever family.

Welcome Xicaru (pron Zee-kah-roo) from Bakersfield Animal Care Center. Xicaru means “beautiful” in the Zapotec language of Oaxaca…and beautiful he is. This 1 year, 51lb Aussie mix isn’t just all looks - he’s a sweet, sweet boy. We’re calling him Zeke for short.
He’s playful, dog social, and people friendly. Sorry feline people, no cats. Otherwise, he’s a no-brainer. Zeke recently attended a 2 week board and train with his foster / dog trainer. She’s got him dialed in and is looking to pass the torch to a calm and confident, breed savvy leader as he transitions into a forever home.
He’s more than a pretty face.

Breed: German Shepherd X DOB: 12/2021 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: large Color(s): black and tan Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Maverick, a handsome German Shepherd X waiting for his forever home. I was found as a stray after my family moved to an apartment and couldn't take me with them. It seems they gave me to a family member who was supposed to bring me to the shelter, but I ended up being dumped instead. Despite this tragedy, I remain a hopeful and loving companion.

Breed: Mastiff X DOB: 8/2023 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: large Color(s): brown/white Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online foster application. Hi, I'm Scooby-Dooby-Doo, and I am a fun-loving and enthusiastic Mastiff X with a unique way of saying hello. You might call it a "Scooby-Doo greeting". I tend to jump right up to your shoulder to give you a big hug. It's like a hug and a headbutt all in one! I just can't contain my excitement and love for people. Now, some might say I need a little help with my manners, and that's why I'm here.

Breed: German Shepherd / Labrador X DOB: 8/2018 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: medium Size: large Color(s): black / brown Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online application. Hi, I'm Twix, a loving and protective German Shepherd / Labrador X. I was originally adopted as a pup, but found myself rehomed when my family could no longer care for me. After several years of adventure, I was found as a stray and brought to the shelter, ready to find my forever family once more. My original adopter said I was a herding dog who is used to being around large animals, and my protective nature will keep you safe and sound.

Breed: Akita / German Shepherd X DOB: 4/2022 Gender: male Altered: no Coat: medium Size: large Color(s): black / tan Description: Needs a Foster Home This dog is in need of a foster home as well as a permanent home. If you are interested in fostering please fill out an online foster application. Hi, I'm Tri Tip, an Akita/German Shepherd X who really needs a hero. I'm still getting acclimated to my new surroundings, having been rescued from a shelter where I ended up as a stray with my time there running out. Behind my initial defensive demeanor, I am a sweet and gentle soul, but right now I'm not always able to show it.

Breed: Labrador / Jindo X DOB: 8/2025 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat:medium Size: medium Color(s): tan/cream Description:Hi, I'm Rotto, an adorable Labrador / Jindo X who is full of life and love! I'm an outgoing and playful bundle of joy, always ready for a game or a good cuddle. I am a true people-person and will make a wonderful addition to any family. I am gentle, affectionate, and love nothing more than being a lap dog, snuggling up, and showering you with puppy love. I am also an active little pup with lots of energy to spare.I walk well on a leash, making me the perfect companion for outdoor adventures and exploration.