Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter! Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to place pets with families.
Across California, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located within driving distance. In the search for a lovable new family pet, consider beginning at a local animal shelter like The Cat Lounge Rescue And Adoption Center, where Sriracha the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.
Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. Whether you’re a dog person, or if cats are more your thing, there are several great options available. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.
- Name: Shannon (Purebred English Lab Princess)
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Fuzzy Pet Foundation, La Jolla, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Adoption inquires can be made here: info@tfpf.org **Please use email as we are a volunteer-run organization, and we cannot return…” Learn more
- Name: Winter Melon
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Lounge Rescue And Adoption Center, La Jolla, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Russian Blue
- Description: “Winter Melon is a beautiful Russian Blue kitty who is just a little different! She has her tail bone fused…” Learn more
- Name: Edna
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Lounge Rescue And Adoption Center, La Jolla, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Edna was originally rescued from Tijuana! She was adopted and then returned to us when her adopters had to move…” Learn more
- Name: Sam
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Lounge Rescue And Adoption Center, La Jolla, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Sam was trapped during TNR by a rescue partner who decided that he was way too sweet for the streets….” Learn more
- Name: Sriracha
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Lounge Rescue And Adoption Center, La Jolla, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Sriracha was adopted at 10 weeks old! He was returned due to no fault of his own and his previous…” Learn more
- Name: Pokemon
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Lounge Rescue And Adoption Center, La Jolla, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, American Shorthair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Pokemon is a gorgeous white kitty who was originally adopted at 2 months. His original adopters were unable to continue…” Learn more
- Name: Pikachu
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Lounge Rescue And Adoption Center, La Jolla, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Mama Pikachu and her kittens came to the lounge after their original family lost their housing and could no longer…” Learn more
- Name: Helen
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Lounge Rescue And Adoption Center, La Jolla, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Helen is a sweet Mama cat whose kittens were already adopted at The Cat Lounge. Now it’s her turn for…” Learn more
- Name: Marilyn
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Cat Lounge Rescue And Adoption Center, La Jolla, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Marilyn is a sweet kitty who was rescued by one of our partner organizations in Tijuana. She is looking for…” Learn more
- Name: Portrait
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Whippet Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Mama Portrait is as pretty as a picture! And poses great for them, too! Portrait is around 2 years old…” Learn more
- Name: Daria
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Shepherd Hound Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Daria came to Labs and More with a little surprise! She was pregnant and she has spent the last several…” Learn more
- Name: Daria Pup – Mack
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Shepherd Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Daria puppies are absolutely precious! This adorable Shepherd and Hound mixes playful, friendly, and love to cuddle up with…” Learn more
- Name: Interstellar – (Medical)
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Interstellar is out of this world! Around 1 year old, she is a Shepherd and Terrier mix. She came to…” Learn more
- Name: Portrait Pup – Candid
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Australian Shepherd Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Say cheese! The Portrait pups are picture perfect! These little Australian Shepherd mixes are as cute as can be and…” Learn more
- Name: Portrait Pup – Surreal
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Australian Shepherd Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Say cheese! The Portrait pups are picture perfect! These little Australian Shepherd mixes are as cute as can be and…” Learn more
- Name: Daria Pup – Kevin
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Shepherd Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Daria puppies are absolutely precious! This adorable Shepherd and Hound mixes playful, friendly, and love to cuddle up with…” Learn more
- Name: Portrait Pup – Headshot
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Australian Shepherd Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Say cheese! The Portrait pups are picture perfect! These little Australian Shepherd mixes are as cute as can be and…” Learn more
- Name: Daria Pup – Helen
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Shepherd Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Daria puppies are absolutely precious! This adorable Shepherd and Hound mixes playful, friendly, and love to cuddle up with…” Learn more
- Name: Daria Pup – Charles
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Shepherd Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Daria puppies are absolutely precious! This adorable Shepherd and Hound mixes playful, friendly, and love to cuddle up with…” Learn more
- Name: Portrait Pup – Glamour
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Australian Shepherd Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Say cheese! The Portrait pups are picture perfect! These little Australian Shepherd mixes are as cute as can be and…” Learn more
- Name: Chopper
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “This boy has a heart of gold or gold dust to match his golden eyes. He is estimated at 2-3…” Learn more
- Name: Brew
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Shepherd
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Looking for a new brewery buddy? This lovely Shepherd mix is aptly named to be that companion. Around 1 year…” Learn more
- Name: Portrait Pup – Selfie
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Australian Shepherd Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Say cheese! The Portrait pups are picture perfect! These little Australian Shepherd mixes are as cute as can be and…” Learn more
- Name: Daria Pup – Jake
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Daria puppies are absolutely precious! This adorable Shepherd and Hound mixes playful, friendly, and love to cuddle up with…” Learn more
- Name: Portrait Pup – Macro
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Australian Shepherd Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Say cheese! The Portrait pups are picture perfect! These little Australian Shepherd mixes are as cute as can be and…” Learn more
- Name: Hook Pup – Kendal
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Hook pups will reel you in with their soulful eyes and delicious puppy kisses! They are between 2 and…” Learn more
- Name: Hook Pup – Barleet
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Hook pups will reel you in with their soulful eyes and delicious puppy kisses! They are between 2 and…” Learn more
- Name: Daria Pup – Jane
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Daria puppies are absolutely precious! This adorable Shepherd and Hound mixes playful, friendly, and love to cuddle up with…” Learn more
- Name: Daria Pup – Trent
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Shepherd Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Daria puppies are absolutely precious! This adorable Shepherd and Hound mixes playful, friendly, and love to cuddle up with…” Learn more
- Name: Portrait Pup – Model
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Australian Shepherd Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Say cheese! The Portrait pups are picture perfect! These little Australian Shepherd mixes are as cute as can be and…” Learn more
- Name: Portrait Pup – Photo
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Australian Shepherd Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Say cheese! The Portrait pups are picture perfect! These little Australian Shepherd mixes are as cute as can be and…” Learn more
- Name: Hook Pup – Jig
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Hook pups will reel you in with their soulful eyes and delicious puppy kisses! They are between 2 and…” Learn more
- Name: Hook Pup – Kirby
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Hook pups will reel you in with their soulful eyes and delicious puppy kisses! They are between 2 and…” Learn more
- Name: Hook Pup – Grapple
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Hook pups will reel you in with their soulful eyes and delicious puppy kisses! They are between 2 and…” Learn more
- Name: Hook Pup – Sneck
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “The Hook pups will reel you in with their soulful eyes and delicious puppy kisses! They are between 2 and…” Learn more
- Name: Alma – (Special Needs) – Adopted!
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Collie Australian Shepherd Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Alma, a 7 year-old Collie mix, arrived hoping to be met with loving arms, and that she was! She was…” Learn more
- Name: Jamboree
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Kelpie Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Jamboree is an upbeat girl with a jovial personality sure to make you laugh! She is the perfect size for…” Learn more
- Name: Koli
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Koli! She is about 1 year old and we think she is a Lab mix. Koli is brand new…” Learn more
- Name: Bulgaria Pup – Ruse
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Labradors Retrievers And More, P.O. Box 178196, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Cattle Dog Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Say Hi to Bulgaria’s Pups! These totally adorable Labrador and Cattle Dog mixes are guaranteed to melt your heart! Now…” Learn more
- Name: Steal Magnolia
- Species: Dog
- Location: Akarmic Connections Animal Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Miniature Poodle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “QUICK FACTS: application online not adopting out of state for the foreseeable future Magnolia Steal is a real love bug…” Learn more
- Name: Spain
- Species: Dog
- Location: Akarmic Connections Animal Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Miniature Poodle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “She is a Sprite that wants your company and will give love in return by sitting with you and cuddling…” Learn more
- Name: Catche
- Species: Dog
- Location: Akarmic Connections Animal Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Australian Terrier Silky Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “QUICK FACTS: application online at karmicrescue.org 2 years old, 14 pounds, leash, house, crate trained. Catche is sophisticated and faithful…” Learn more
- Name: Lennon
- Species: Dog
- Location: Akarmic Connections Animal Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, French Bulldog
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “QUICK FACTS: Applications online at karmicrescue.org Mixed French Bulldog 4 months, 7 pounds, 10 pounds approx full grown more information…” Learn more
- Name: Lia – AVAILABLE
- Species: Dog
- Location: Akarmic Connections Animal Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Maltipoo
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “APPLICATION IS ONLINE AT KARMICRESCUE.ORG Lia is a 3 year old poodle mix She is 14.5 pounds Lia is good…” Learn more
- Name: Cosmopolitan
- Species: Dog
- Location: Akarmic Connections Animal Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Flat-Coated Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “QUICK FACTS: APPLY ONLINE AT KARMICRESCUE.ORG Flat Coated Retriever, Female, 16 months old, 60 pounds, Good with dogs, all kids,…” Learn more
- Name: Winter
- Species: Dog
- Location: Akarmic Connections Animal Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Miniature Poodle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “QUICK FACTS: Application online at karmicrescue.org 5 year old Miniature Poodle (expected life span of Min Poodles is 15 years)…” Learn more
- Name: Rome
- Species: Dog
- Location: Akarmic Connections Animal Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Silky Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Applications are online at karmicrescue.org Rome is one of six puppies named the European Litter. He is the only boy….” Learn more
- Name: Frank Sinatra
- Species: Dog
- Location: Akarmic Connections Animal Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Retriever Siberian Husky Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “QUICK FACTS: applications at karmicrescue.org about 4.5 months old, 27 pounds as of June 25 Crate trained; ok on leash;…” Learn more
- Name: Tequi
- Species: Dog
- Location: Glad To Be Saved Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Tequi is a mix breed. She was found in the streets in Mexico, playing with rescue moms children. She is…” Learn more
- Name: Nico
- Species: Dog
- Location: Glad To Be Saved Rescue, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Boxer
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Mr. Nico is a sweet, beautiful, big boy. He’s about 8 months old and about 65 lbs. He really loves…” Learn more
- Name: Sheldon
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cat Adoption Service, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “playful, sweet I need another cat or kitten to grow up with..Learn more on our website at:http://sdcats.org/cats/et3981” Learn more
- Name: Shelby
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cat Adoption Service, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “sweet, playful I need another cat or kitten to grow up with..Learn more on our website at:http://sdcats.org/cats/et3980” Learn more
- Name: Cole
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
- Description: “How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by a Good Samaratin on June 25, 2021. At SDHS:This pet…” Learn more
- Name: Sterling
- Species: Cat
- Location: San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner on July 2nd, 2021. At SDHS:Sterling has…” Learn more
- Name: Massimo
- Species: Rat
- Location: San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Rat
- Description: “How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner on July 3, 2021. At SDHS:Replace with…” Learn more
