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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Arcata, California. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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ROOSTER

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
McKinleyville, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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ROOSTERIs a very enthusiastic and energetic boy who would benefit from a good training class along with physical and mental exercise. He knows sit, down and left paw (not the right one yet). Silly boy. Food motivated, but not so much for toys yet. He is good at listening to direction and eager to learn. He`s an excitable greeter with other dogs and people. Mr Rooster currently weighs in at 63lbs.If you`re interested in meeting Rooster, please visit https://humboldtgov.org/2658/Animal-Shelter and fill out an application to be pre-approved to make an appointment.

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EDEN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
McKinleyville, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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EDENIs friendly, curious and wants to explore but is still learning about the world. She`s food motivated and already has a fantastic `sit`. She`s cuddly and would just love to be someone`s lap dog. Miss Eden currently weighs in at 34lbs with growing to do.If you`re interested in meeting Eden, please visit https://humboldtgov.org/2658/Animal-Shelter and fill out an application to be pre-approved to make an appointment.

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BEETLE

Australian Cattle Dog American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
McKinleyville, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Beetle is ready to get up and go! This happy boy is eager to meet both people and other dogs. He is very energetic and would do well with an owner who has had experience with herding breeds. Beetle currently weighs 55 lbs.Beetle is Heartworm Positive and in need of a foster home to begin treatment. He is still available for adoption as we will continue to cover the medical cost of his treatment until recovered.All medical is covered under our Emergency Medical Fund. If you are interested in donating, you can contact the shelter at 707-840-9132 or online at www.dogrescuers.org and specify that it is for the shelter`s Emergence Medical Fund.If you`re interested in meeting Beetle, please visit https://humboldtgov.org/2658/Animal-Shelter and fill out an application to be pre-approved to make an appointment.

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GRAHAM

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
McKinleyville, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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GRAHAMIs a youngster who has all the world to learn about. He is working on his leash skills on daily walks with our amazing volunteers and kennel staff. Young Graham currently weighs in at 55 lbs with a bit of filling out to do.If you`re interested in meeting Graham, please visit https://humboldtgov.org/2658/Animal-Shelter and fill out an application to be pre-approved to make an appointment.

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JASPER

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
McKinleyville, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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JASPERIs a sweet fella who enjoys walks with other dogs. When they come on a bit strong, he will shy away. He`s really food motivated and learning about toys. He`s super interested in all the smells along his walks and time in the play yard. Perhaps some scentwork would really be his thing! He`ll lean in for pets and love and shows he has a nice `sit` command. Jasper currently weighs in at 60lbs.If you`re interested in meeting Jasper, please visit https://humboldtgov.org/2658/Animal-Shelter and fill out an application to be pre-approved to make an appointment.

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DEAN

Dogo Argentino

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
McKinleyville, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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DEANIs an ethusiastic boy who loves to run around and toss toys about while in the exercise yard. He is food motivated which will be quite handy in continuing his training. Mr. Dean is a ham for affection and will lean into you for some more attention. He is working on his leash skills with our wonderful volunteers on his daily walks. Dean currently weighs in at 82lbs.If you`re interested in meeting Dean, please visit https://humboldtgov.org/2658/Animal-Shelter and fill out an application to be pre-approved to make an appointment.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Arcata, California

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Companion Animal Foundation

88 Sunny Brae Center, Arcata, CA 95521

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Humboldt County Animal Shelter

980 Lycoming Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Redwood Pals Rescue

P.O. Box 2913, McKinleyville, CA 95519

Pet Types: dogs

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Humboldt Animal Rescue Team (HART)

8 W 6th street, Eureka, CA 95501

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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DAR - Humboldt

Eureka, CA 95501

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Sequoia Humane Society

6073 Loma Ave, Eureka, CA 95503

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
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