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

Aria

French Bulldog

Female, 3 mos

Palmdale, CA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Text or email only located in Palmdale approved for same-day adoption please only reach out if you are ready to adopt (661)609-2186 memeco635@gmail.com Hello, I’m Aria. I was surrendered to the rescue because I had coccidia and my Previous Owner didn’t want to take care of me, although my rescuer was full and didn’t have space for me, No other organization wanted to take me because they didn’t want to bother paying for my treatment, so my rescuer stepped up and took me on. I recovered fairly quickly and since then I’ve been running the show! I can be very bossy when we play and I let these bigger dogs know that the new girl in town gets to hoard all of the toys. I’m a sweet little Frenchie mix, but I’m also a tornado of chaos lol I have a certain stride that exudes confidence and I’m ever so curious and alert, but I absolutely hate being left alone so my ideal home would be someone who either has another companion to keep me company or someone who’s always home Because I have a little anxiety when I’m left alone for too long. Other than that, I am potty trained on puppy pads I’m healthy Spunky and sweet. I get along great with other dogs and cats. I like birds but not the ones that bite and I can honestly make a bed out of anything. I’m not a difficult puppy I’m just full of personality and if you think I would make a great addition to your family. Please reach out to my rescuer through text or email only to schedule a time and day for you to come and meet me. I am approved for same-day adoption so if you fall in love with me, you get to take me home same day. I really hope I hear from you soon. I’m ready to run a new house!

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Goliath

Puggle

Male, 2 mos

Palmdale, CA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Text or email only located in Palmdale approved for same-day adoption. Please do not contact unless you are ready to adopt. (661-609-2186) memeco635@gmail.com Hello, my name is Goliath and even though I’m very young, I’ve gone through a traumatic beginning already in my life I came into the rescue clinging to life because my Previous Owners were horribly neglectful people that bred my parents to make a profit off of my siblings and I and unfortunately only one of my siblings survived because they kept us outside in a cage, no shade or shelter, dirty food, and water Ants crawling all over me while ticks made up 60% of my body I was in such poor condition animal control thought I was already dead and because I was in such horrible condition, they asked my rescuer to take me and try and save me or they would humanely euthanize me. She grabbed me and drove me 3 1/half hours to get home where I had every tick removed from my body and it took hours after lots of medication and one on one medical treatment and care I made a full recovery. The first couple days felt like I was eating and living for the first time in my life, and I had to relearn how to trust people and socialize with other animals. I am a very sweet and smart boy. I’m very quiet and I’m not anxious or terrified of everything. It doesn’t take me long to open up to new people. I’m just a very mellow laid-back puppy looking for his forever home one who will continue to keep me indoors until I am 16 weeks old, but until then we have plenty of time to get to know each other if I sound like you’re perfect companion, please contact my rescuer via text or email only I am approved for same-day adoption so if you fall in love with me and want to take me home You just sign the adoption contract, pay the adoption fee via cash or Zelle and take the adoption picture for our adoption wall of fame super simple process so if you’re serious and ready for that commitment, please message my rescuer ASAP to schedule a time to meet me. I’m super excited and I look forward to meeting you!

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Florian

Belgian Malinois Australian Kelpie

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo

Palmdale, CA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Text or email only located in West Palmdale approved for same-day adoption only reach out if you are serious and ready for the commitment of adoption. Hello everyone, I am Florian. I was taken to a shelter in Shasta County and unfortunately, within a week I was placed on death row. My rescuer agreed to take a couple dogs from that shelter and I was one of the 15 that they dumped on her without her consent, but after looking into my eyes, she knew that I was destined for a better future and couldn’t bear the thought of Not taking me even though she had no space or resources for me. She decided to leave her home and rent a guest house for me and my siblings and friends from that shelter until she could find me a forever home. It has been one whole year since I’ve been in the rescue and everyone that I came with on that transport from that shelter has found their forever home except me I was rejected for the silliest reasons most recently someone didn’t like that my nose wasn’t completely black and that I had a white mark above my nose. I am a very loyal, sweet and dedicated dog and once I bond with you, I’m glued to your hip. I am a very active dog, but as long as you have a backyard or are willing to take me on at least two walks a day I’m perfectly fine. I am potty trained crate trained very well. Socialize with other dogs and children however, the rescue is on a ranch and I have developed a little bit of a prey drive with chickens and other small animals. If you have a wrap problem, I can correct it within a few days I understand commands in both English and Spanish and someone very kind decided to sponsor my adoption so my adoption is completely free to the family who decides to give me my final forever home. I’m a little on the smaller side and I am full grown and will not get any bigger 35 pounds is my peak weight but there’s so much loyalty and love wrapped up in the small package, so if you think I would make a great addition to your family, please contact my rescuer with the information directly above my story and schedule a day to come and meet me again. My adoption is sponsored so my adoption fee is waived and I am completely free, but you still have to sign an adoption contract before taking me home and taking the adoption picture to go on the adoption wall of fame. I really hope I find my forever home soon. Everyone I know has found loving homes and I’m just patiently waiting for my turn, but I look forward to finding you and showing you what unconditional love is really like!

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Marley

Havanese Maltipoo

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

Palmdale, CA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST BEFORE INQUIRING AND PLEASE REFRAIN FROM REACHING OUT UNLESS YOU ARE READY TO COMMIT THESE ANIMALS DESERVE SOMEONE READY TO COMMIT TO THEM! Text or email for direct contact with rescuer located in Palmdale approved for same-day adoption (661)609-2186 memeco635@gmail.com Hey guys, I’m Marley. I’m a Havanese Maltipoo mix. My brother and I were surrendered by our Previous Owners family. Unfortunately, they got deported and their family didn’t want to take care of us. I’ve spent most of my life outside, but I am potty trained since coming to the rescue. I’ve made a lot of new friends and I’m very social and very sweet. My rescuer thought it would be nice to hire someone who didn’t have much experience to give me a haircut so I’m looking a little funny right now, but when my hair grows back, I promise I’ll look like my original picture. She decided not to allow that person to shave my brother, but I am more social and outgoing and playful, and I would be great as an only dog or a companion for another dog. I’m pretty laid-back. I don’t have any bad habits, but I really love people I would fit almost any family dynamic whether you live in an apartment or a big house I would do great. I do understand most commands in Spanish, but I’m learning to understand English. If you think I would make a great addition to your family, please reach out to my rescuer with the information listed above my story text or email only please as calls do not go through and schedule a time to meet with me I am approved for same-day adoption and I look forward to meeting you!

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Special Needs

Rex

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo

Palmdale, CA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Text or email only approved for same-day adoption. Please do not reach out unless you are seriously interested and ready to commit to adopting. Hello, my name is Rex. I am a retired police dog and unfortunately, I was brought to the rescue from Texas because tragedy struck my Previous Owner. My previous owner was killed in a tragic vehicle accident and the family through their grief and unable to cope with their loss and my anxiety, decided to drive me to California and surrender me to a rescue that my Former Owner knew and trusted. I didn’t settle into the rescue easily because so much happened in such a short amount of time I didn’t know what was going on the only family I knew outside of my owner was leaving me with a stranger. I have never met far from anything that smelled familiar and I was terrified. It Took me a while to settle into the rescue because nothing smelled familiar, but it was a lot easier than expected because it was a home environment instead of an outdoor kennel with barely enough room to move around. I still sleep in a bed or on the floor. I’m always given the choice. I have free roam of the house and I’m a very good boy. I let you know when I have to go potty, I love long walks. I love long hikes and I love just exploring the backyard. I know a lot of tricks and once I get to know you, I will become very protective of you if you show fear with anyone who approaches you, but I wait for your command before engaging with anyone or anything. I still have anxiety being left alone for long periods of time so another companion is ideal, but not mandatory, overtime with patience and understanding I will feel safe to submit to someone new. my rescuer was able to reach me and now I am learning to be more open with new people but it is her dream to find me a forever home with someone who knows my breed well and knows how stubborn we can be or someone who is either retired military or law-enforcement that could remind me of my Former Owner. I still have many years and lots of love to give. I just need someone willing to take a chance on me and if you think that person may be, you feel free to text or email my rescuer to set up a day for us to meet my next home must be my last in fear that I will shut down completely, and never overcome my anxiety and fear of abandonment so please please please be 100% ready to commit to me and I promise if you give me time I will show you how loyal, loving and dedicated I can be to you and your family like I was with my owner until death tore us apart. I look forward to hearing from you!

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TRUMAN

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young

Palmdale, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

He is only 11 months old. Good with kids and adults very friendly. Vaccinated and neutered. Date Vaccinated: May 15, 2025. Vaccination Expiration: May 15, 2028

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lancaster, California

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Rescue

Antelope Valley Dalmatian Rescue

P.O.Box 5861, Lancaster, CA 93539

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Bugsy's Buddies Foundation

42103 50th Street West #3274, Los Angeles, CA 93586

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Pulling For Paws (Buster's Barn)

829 W Palmdale Blvd, 176, Palmdale, CA 93551

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Miracle Dog Rescue & Exotics

Palmdale, CA 93551

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

Rescue

Halfway to Home

Palmdale, CA 93550

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Victoria’s angels

Palmdale, CA 93550

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Los Angeles County: Palmdale

38550 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550

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

Rescue

Desert Dames Dog Search and Rescue

Palmdale, CA 93552

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Leo's Pet Assistance Fund

4654-B E. Avenue S, PMB #251, Palmdale, CA 93552

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Secondhand Animals

PO Box 1993, Rosamond, CA 93560

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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