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Puppies and dogs in Chowchilla, California

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

Ella

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 14 yrs

Madera, CA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

ELLA - (super senior, would be open to adoption IF the PERFECT family is found) Oh Ella, Princess Ella, … 💕 What a SWEETHEART you are! And so affectionate! Ella found herself in a local shelter on the euthanasia list list because she was ‘medical’. After a rough shave & nail trim, Ella was able to break out of her ‘chains’. The vet checked her out & reported: old as dirt 😂, luxating rear patellas, minor trachea restriction, bad teeth, cataracts, hearing impairment. Nothing unusual for the 12/14 years of life. Has an ear infection & is getting treatment. A dental was done 2/22/2026. Vet said her heart is strong ❣️❣️ Her spirits match her heart❤️ She is a happy happy girl now! From horribly neglected to cherished like she deserves. Welcome to The Ranch ole gal, we are the lucky ones 💕🐾💕 🐾approx. 12 to 14 yrs old 🐾 spayed 🐾approx. 14-lbs 🐾poodle- mix 🐾cataracts/ vision impaired, but she can see a tiny bit & gets around just fine 🐾hearing impaired 🐾fully vaccinated 🐾microchipped 🐾eats well (only has 3 teefers left, I soak her dry food with water) 🐾gets along great with all our dogs & cats 🐾luxating rear patellas (slipping knee-caps) dont seem to bother her at all 🐾the minor trachea collapse doesnt bother her either (will need to wear a harness in lieu of a collar) *grade 2/6 heart murmur but her heart is strong

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Dandelion (Dandi)

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 yrs

Madera, 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,

Story

Dandi’s (Dandelion) life in rescue starts with a sad heartfelt story… This young girl was spotted on the side of the road in Fresno CA. She had a puppy with her (approx. 10-wks old), that had been hit by a car & was deceased. She would not leave his side😭😭 A fellow rescue warrior, Patsy Stubens, took the momma & baby into her home to hold during stray hold. Patsy buried her puppy & allowed Dandi to watch. Dandi, short for Dandelion (a flower), is the SWEETEST thing❣️❣️ Very sensitive & loving. She just wants to be with her humans. Welcome Dandi, you are loved & a Lucky Dog now💕❤️🐾 🐾approx. 5 yrs old (dob 3/12/2021) 🐾female 🐾spayed 🐾vaccinated including rabies 🐾microchipped 🐾intermediate / advanced trained – • Loose leash rock star • down • stay • recall • takes treats so gently • sit • middle • up & off • stairs • back-up • heel 🐾she does not crowd you when you have food 🐾good with big & small dogs with proper introduction 🐾loves her stuffy/plush toys 🐾good with cats & livestock with supervision 🐾affectionate, loyal, loving, wants to cuddle 🐾soft mouth when taking treats 🐾approx. 55-lbs (beautiful lavender brindle color) 🐾Am. Bulldog / Staffy / Pit mix (guessing) I think this girl needs her own jammies and Instagram account! She was born to be a STAR!

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Stella

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 14 yrs

Madera, CA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Oh Stella… I saw her intake picture at Riverside shelter, and my heart shattered. Her human had passed & she was confiscated as a frosty face. I had to make sure she was safe. A team of awesome’s came together & brought Stella to The Ranch. She is now needing her very own home to retire to. Welcome Stella, we definitely are the lucky ones! 💕🐾 🐾female 🐾13-yrs old 🐾approx. 35-lbs 🐾spayed & vaccinated & microchipped 🐾 gets along with EVERYONE (dogs, cats, littles, bigs, really doesnt care/pay attention to anyone but her humans) 99.9% of the time. She did have a minor scuffle with one of our resident dogs. 🐾hearing impaired 🐾medically healthy aside from being a senior 🐾HAPPY & loves walks

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Daisy

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Madera, CA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

DAISY - (accepting applications, in training) Originally Whisteria, from Fresno Humane, listed as a Jack Russell mix. She ended up on the euth list because she was shut down when in her kennel. But in play group & outside the kennel, she was a sweet girl. The rescue coordinator reached out about her. Luckily, our beloved foster Jill Warren & Larry Warren were ready to take in their next room-mate. So WELCOME, little flower, to The Ranch. We are lucky to have you💕🐾 🐾 female 🐾 approx. 1-yr old now (10/2025) 🐾 weighs approx. 15-lbs 🐾 has an adorbs UNDERBITE 🥰 🐾 spayed 🐾 vaccinated including rabies 🐾 microchipped 🐾 shy girl who gains confidence daily 🐾 doing well with potty training 🐾 walks well on leash 🐾 VERY sweet

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Magic Mike

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 6 yrs

Madera, CA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Magic Mike came to us as a temporary stray hold. Which has now turn into months. He is now officially a LUCKY DOG🐾 He was left/abandoned with a friend of the owners. He had a service vest & badges & a certificate. After panicking trying to find his person, we realized he was left on purpose 😭💔 And his certification is fake. Although I bet he can pass the tests necessary to be a real service dog! Mike is a BIG boy, tall & healthy. He is as sweet as pie & knows all of his basic obedience. So raise your glasses to OFFICIALLY WELCOME Mike! You are one freaken awesome boy❣️🐾❣️ 🐾Approx 6-yrs old, Bully-mix (est. dob 4/3/2019) 🐾neutered & up to date on vaccinations 🐾microchipped 🐾Approx. 70-lbs (he is tall) 🐾sits, stays, downs, heels, middle, back-up, excellent on the leash 🐾lets me clip his nails 🐾waits at thresholds (does not door dash) 🐾good in the car 🐾great around cats, horses, goats while supervised 🐾catches thrown treats like a CHAMP 🐾gets along well with other dogs with proper introduction 🐾really good about NOT jumping & staying out of your space 🐾takes treats politely 🐾sensitive & responds well to re-direction 🐾loves hard chews & bouncy/squeaky balls/toys *LOVES Ball 🐾 He is a VERY GOOD BOY 🥰

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Brooklyn

American Bulldog

Female, Young

Madera, CA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

BROOKLYN - (in training, accepting applications) Poor Brooklyn (originally Gianni Versace) found herself abandoned & tied to a pole in Visalia in Dec. 2024. The ACO could not say enough good things about her & she was a shelter favorite. So when she became urgent, LDR swooped in & grabbed her. She is definitely a people-dog & wants to be with her humans❣️ She is sweet as pie & eager to learn (to make you happy). Welcome Brooklyn, we are LUCKY to have you in our Lucky Dog family. 💕🐾 🐾 3-years old (dob est. 12/5/2023) 🐾 female 🐾 approx. 70-lbs 🐾 good with dogs & people 🐾 knows basic obedience & is working on intermediate training (knows sit, down, stay, heel, middle, loose leash & auto sit; both verbal & hand signals) 🐾 spayed & vaccinated 🐾 microchipped 🐾 eager to learn & LOVES pets & being with her humans 🐾 has been around cats, goats, & horses while on a leash, with no issues 🐾 PRETTY😍😍

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Dog shelters and rescues in Chowchilla, California

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Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Nuts'n Bolts Animal Advocates

P.O. Box 522, Madera, CA 93639

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bowe's Animal Rescue

Madera, CA 93636

Pet Types: dogs

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Love and Hope for Animals

Madera, CA 93636

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lucky Dog Rescue @ The Ranch

Madera, CA 93636

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends of Madera Animal Shelter

25916 Ave 17, Madera, CA 93638

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Madera County Animal Services 2

205 Tozer Street, Madera, CA 93638

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

Rescue

Love Me Don't Leave Me

Madera, CA 93638

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Madera County Animal Services 1

205 Tozer Street, Madera, CA 93638

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

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Sung Village

Madera, CA 93638

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

Rescue

Wayward Souls Rescue

Tarzana, CA 95340

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

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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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