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Puppies and dogs in Atwater, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Atwater, 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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Darling

Feist Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Merced, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Darling a lovable, sweet fiest/lab mix dog. Darling is about a year old (maybe younger) and has a lot of playful energy. She was abandoned in an orchard with her 6 puppies, but has adapted to her new life wonderfully. She is shy when meeting someone new but has a loving disposition when she warms up. She has a soft black coat with a white patch on her chest. When she isn’t playing, she loves to curl up next to you for attention. You won’t believe how amazing she is! Darling is up to date on vaccines, spay, dewormed, flea and parasite free, microchipped and ready for her loving forever home. Darling is potty/crate trained, leash trained, and follows direct commands. If you are interested in adopting Darling please complete the adoption application at: https://kittentalesrescue.org/kittens-available-adoption/ (Our primary focus is on kittens so the application is geared toward cat traits)

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Tramp

Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 mos
Merced, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Tramp a lovable, sweet Labrador mix puppy. Tramp is a 9 week old male puppy with a lot of personality. He was abandoned in an orchard with his mom and 5 siblings. When we first found him he was malnourished resulting in constant seizures. He improved quickly and we have not experienced any additional medical issues with him during our care. He is very engaging and a bundle of puppy energy. He has a soft black/brown coat and chocolate eyes. When he isn’t playing, he loves to curl up in your lap for attention. You won’t believe how amazing he is! Tramp is vaccinated, neutered, dewormed, flea and parasite free, microchipped and ready for his loving forever home. Tramp is potty/crate trained, leash trained, follows direct commands, and is socialized with cats. If you are interested in adopting Tramp please complete the adoption application at: https://kittentalesrescue.org/kittens-available-adoption/ (Our primary focus is on kittens so the application is geared toward cat traits)

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Lady

Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 mos
Merced, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lady a lovable, sweet Labrador mix puppy. Lady is a 9 week old female puppy with a huge personality. She was abandoned in an orchard with her mom and 5 siblings. She is the smallest in her litter but makes up for her size with attitude. She is very engaging and a bundle of puppy energy. She has a soft black coat and chocolate eyes. When she isn’t playing, she loves to curl up in your lap for attention. You won’t believe how amazing she is! Lady has been vaccinated, spay, dewormed, flea and parasite free, microchipped and ready for her loving forever home. Lady is potty/crate trained, leash trained, follows direct commands, and is socialized with cats. If you are interested in adopting Lady please complete the adoption application at: https://kittentalesrescue.org/kittens-available-adoption/ (Our primary focus is on kittens so the application is geared toward cat traits)

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Peg

Labrador Retriever Feist

Male, 5 mos
Merced, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Peg a lovable, sweet Labrador mix puppy. Peg is a 9 week old female puppy with a sweet personality. She was abandoned in an orchard with her mom and 5 siblings. She is very engaging and a bundle of puppy energy. She has a soft black coat and chocolate eyes. When she isn’t playing, she loves to curl up in your lap for attention. You won’t believe how amazing she is! Peg is up to date on vaccines, spay, dewormed, flea and parasite free, microchipped and ready for her loving forever home. Peg is potty/crate trained, leash trained, responds to direct commands, and is very social with cats. If you are interested in adopting Peg please complete the adoption application at: https://kittentalesrescue.org/kittens-available-adoption/ (Our primary focus is on kittens so the application is geared toward cat traits)

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Crystal

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Merced, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This is a beautiful German Shepherd name Crystal. My parents acquired him when they were still living away. Now that they moved back, we unfortunately have no more room for him. He is good with people and loves to play. If anyone is interested please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Pharaoh and Leon

Husky German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Merced, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Very playful and loving, has been with little children and cats. They are very smart.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Atwater, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Atwater, California. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Last Hope Cat Kingdom

6660 Bailey Rd., Atwater, CA 95301

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

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Merced County Animal Control

2150 Shuttle Drive, Atwater, CA 95301

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Gizmo's Pals

Winton, CA 95388

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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New Beginnings for Merced County Animals

Winton, CA 95388

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Livingston Police Department Animal Control

Livingston, CA 95334

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Howlelujah Rescue

Merced, CA 95340

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Wayward Souls Rescue

Merced, CA 95340

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, small animals

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Shar Pei Nation Rescue - Merced, CA

Merced, CA 95340

Pet Types: dogs

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Friends of Turlock Animal Shelter

P.O. Box 3633, Turlock, CA 95381

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Save a Spot Dalmatian Rescue

Turlock, CA 95380

Pet Types: 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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