Kid-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Santa Maria, CA: 15 Dogs Good with Children

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: Australian Cattle Dog / German Shepherd X DOB: 7-23-2026 Gender: female Altered: no Coat: medium Size: medium Color(s): black/tan/white Description: Hi, I'm Purple, a sweet Australian Cattle Dog / German Shepherd X with a heart full of love and a mind brimming with intelligence! Born to a mom who was rescued while pregnant, I embody hope and new beginnings. My sister Orange and I are the last two precious pups waiting for our happily ever after. I may be a bit shy at first, but once I warm up, I'm incredibly sweet, super smart, and ready to play! I love being around my humans and would make a wonderful addition to a family looking for a loyal and affectionate companion.

Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / German Shepherd X
DOB: 7-23-2026
Gender: female
Altered: no
Coat: medium
Size: medium
Color(s): black/white/tan
Description:
Hi, I'm Orange, the spirited and adventurous Australian Cattle Dog / German Shepherd X who's ready to find my forever home! My Mom was pregnant when rescued and later gave birth to 6 puppies. My sister Purple and I are the last two precious pups waiting for our happily ever after.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.