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Puppies and dogs in Goleta, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Goleta, 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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Athena

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, adult
Santa Barbara, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This sweet girl was adopted from a local shelter by an elderly couple that cannot meet her exercise needs. She is a kisser and cuddler and is well behaved although not leash trained. She sometimes nips playfully as heelers do, but her elderly step brother is not fond of it.

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Dakota

Border Collie German Shepherd Dog

Male, adult
Santa Barbara, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Dakota is as sweet as they come. He will come and kiss you in the morning and waits patiently for you to take him for a walk. He is 5 years old, well rounded, well behaved and is a great travel companion (we’ve taken him on many long road trips), extremely people friendly and loves to sit with us and cuddle. He does get startled by little kids. Dakota enjoys relaxing in the sun and gets excited when he spots a squirrel. He loves going for hikes, running and playing fetch. Dakota gets a lot of love and care from us but even with our best intentions he still lacks something we really can’t offer him. He spends most of his time inside our apartment and it’s become clear to us that he’d be much happier with more stimulation and room to run. That is why we seek someone who is looking for a great mate to take him on hikes or other outdoor activities and engage him fully into their lives.

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Bubby

Australian Shepherd Husky

Male, adult
Santa Barbara, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Looking for a home for my husky/aussie dog 60lbs. He’s neutered, vaccinated, and chipped. He is good with children and has never been known to be aggressive towards people. The only time I’ve ever seen him upset is when a dog crossed his boundaries that was off leash and was protecting my best friend. I am looking for a family who is willing to take him on that can work with his separation anxiety as he can be destructive if someone is not with him (something I think a behaviorist can work through). At home he is loving, very food driven, and tends to just sleep for most of the day. All materials will be provided including food, bed, treats, and toys.

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Bea

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, adult , Special Needs
Santa Barbara, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Bea (pronounced “B”). She’s a 7 year old terrier mix. Her elderly (human) mother recently passed away and Bea is looking for a new loving home. Bea is sweet and best suited in an only dog house or with recently born puppies. She has a fear and anxiety toward larger and mature dogs. She loves walking on a leash, sitting on laps, and spinning in circles upon your arrival home. Prior to her most recent home, Bea came from a home with some form of abuse. Therefore, it takes her a little to get attached, but once she’s locked in—no need to worry about a thing! In human terms, Bea has been moved around the system a bit. She’s a great dog that needs a tender loving home. She can be good with kids, but doesn’t like to be chased around as she get’s scared easily (from the bad home prior to us). Therefore, I’d recommend a kid-free house. If she’s so great, why don’t I keep her? Great question. I’m moving abroad and only am taking care of her because she was my mom’s dog.

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Django

Cane Corso Rottweiler

Male, young
Santa Barbara, CA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Needs experienced adopter,
Story
The most beautiful and nicest dog on the planet. Got out of his harness and went to Neibhor’s ranch and messed with their livestock. He is one of a kind pitbull/cane corso /Rottweiler. He loves going fishing dogs and people. Going fishing to Alaska on the 8th

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Coco

Chihuahua Whippet

Female, adult
Santa Barbara, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
We adopted Coco from the county animal shelter when she was 8weeks old. She is 9 years old now. She is house trained and can walk on a leash and knows basic commands. She is very sweet to people she knows but is very weary of outsiders. She loves to cuddle and eat. She gets along better with older kids and adults although she was raised with a baby and did well.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Goleta, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation

P.O. Box 1495, Solvang, CA 93464

Pet Types: dogs

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Aussie Rescue Networking Santa Barbara

Goleta, CA 93117

Pet Types: dogs

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Cold Noses, Warm Hearts

5758 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

Pet Types: dogs

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Spark Rescue Santa Barbara

PO Box 8445, Santa Barbara, CA 93118

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Old Yeller Ranch Rescue

PO Box 372, Los Olivos, CA 93441

Pet Types: dogs

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Santa Barbara Humane Society

5399 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara Shelter

5473 Overpass Road, Goleta, CA 93111

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

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K-9 PALS - K-9 Placement & Assistance League, Inc.

P.O. Box 60755, Santa Barbara, CA 93160

Pet Types: dogs

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Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society & Dog Adoption & Welfare Group

111 Commerce Drive, P.O. Box 335, Buellton, CA 93427

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Alpha Dog Pet Rescue - Solvang

Solvang, CA 93105

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog 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 Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard 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 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 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 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 Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese 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 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 Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog 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 Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard 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 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 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 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 Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese 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 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
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier