Palm Desert

Puppies and dogs in Palm Desert, California

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

Aquila

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 yrs 8 mos

Mountain Center, CA

Size

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

Details

House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Aquila – Our Sweet Senior Adventurer! 🐾 Don’t let the number fool you—10-year-old Aquila still has plenty of pep in her step and a heart full of adventure! This lovely lady is the total package: affectionate, well-mannered, and incredibly smart. It’s clear she’s had some training in her past, and she’s a joy to work with—eager, responsive, and full of personality. Aquila may be considered a senior, but she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Whether it’s a long walk or a full-on hike, she’s always ready to hit the trail with a smile and a wagging tail. She’s in great shape and would make the perfect companion for someone who loves being active and outdoors. She can be a bit pushy with other dogs and would benefit from some continued work on her social skills, so she’d likely do best as the only dog in the home—or with a savvy adopter who can help guide her interactions. But with people? She’s an absolute sweetheart who just wants to be your loyal sidekick. We have learned that Aquila can open lever style door handles, however she doesn't seem intent on going anywhere afterwards. If you're looking for a graceful, spunky gal who’s still got a whole lot of living (and loving!) left to do, come meet Aquila. She’s ready to be your hiking buddy, couch companion, and best friend.

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Knuckles

Rhodesian Ridgeback Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs

Mountain Center, CA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Knuckles, our very own red-furred powerhouse! Just like his namesake, Knuckles is confident, loyal, and full of energy. He's got that playful, determined spirit that makes him the perfect sidekick for anyone who's up for adventure. He's selective about his dog friends-only the coolest companions make the cut-but he's always ready to bond with his people and show off his sweet, loving side. Much like his iconic counterpart, this Knuckles is happiest when he's on the move, whether it's a romp through the park or a dash around the yard. With his playful attitude and eagerness to please, Knuckles is looking for a family who can match his lively energy and give him all the love he deserves. Are you ready to team up with Knuckles and make memories that'll go down in history?

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Player

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos

Mountain Center, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

As his name implies, Player's favorite thing to do is play. Although he is an adult dog, he still thinks he's a puppy, bounding around the park with little care for how silly he looks. Despite his energetic nature, he is a fairly respectful dog, and a fast learner. His sweet, puppy-like nature wins over everyone he meets. If you're looking for a playful and goofy best friend, Player might be the perfect match for you.

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Roxy

Plott Hound Mastiff

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos

Mountain Center, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Meet Roxy, a gentle giant with a heart of gold! This lovely large lady may start off a bit shy around new faces, but once she warms up, she's as loyal and loving as they come. Roxy is a dream on the leash, making her an ideal walking buddy, and her manners inside the house are nothing short of impressive. She's also fantastic with other dogs, which makes her a great fit for homes with canine companions. Roxy has won the hearts of our kennel staff, who can't wait for her to find her forever family. If you're looking for a loyal, well-behaved friend to welcome into your home, Roxy is ready to make your life a whole lot brighter!

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Eurion

Corgi Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

Mountain Center, CA

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Eurion – A Gentle Heart with Zoomies to Spare! Eurion is a charming Corgi-Chihuahua mix with a soft heart and an even softer spot for cuddles. He has a naturally gentle spirit and a quiet sweetness that makes him impossible not to love. Though he can be a little shy when meeting new people, all it takes is a gentle crouch and a few kind words to win him over. Once you’ve earned his trust, get ready for joyful zoomies on his adorably stubby legs—followed by the coziest lap snuggles. If you're looking for a loyal, loving companion who just needs a little patience and a lot of heart, Eurion is ready to be your best friend.

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Cowpoke

Jack Russell Terrier Rat Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos

Mountain Center, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Howdy, partner! Meet Cowpoke! 🤠 This little Jack Russell Terrier mix is a true cowboy at heart—full of grit, spunk, and a playful streak a mile wide. Cowpoke might be a bit shy at first, but once he sees you’ve got a toy in hand, he’s ready to saddle up for some serious fun! He’s a drivey little dude who’d do best in a slightly active home—someone who appreciates a good game of fetch and the occasional burst of terrier energy. Give him some patience and time to build trust, and you’ll have a loyal sidekick who’s always up for adventure. If you love watching terrier shenanigans, Cowpoke’s your guy. Thinking about stepping into the working dog world or dog sports? He’s a perfect trail guide for that too! We reckon he’d make a fine little ranch hand for rat hunting—he even knows the “get it!” command. So if you’re looking for a pint-sized partner with plenty of cowboy spirit, hitch up your heart—Cowpoke’s ready to ride off into the sunset with you. 🌅🐾

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Dog shelters and rescues in Palm Desert, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Living Free Animal Sanctuary

54250 Keen Camp Road, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

LEND A PAW

PInyon PINES, CA 92561

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Kal's Corner

74991 Joni Dr. #5, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Dogue de Boreaux Rescue- Southern California

Palm Desert, CA 92260

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Pretty Good Cat, ResQ

79375 Hwy 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

Rescue

Maple Blossoms Pet Rescues & Adoptions

La Quinta, CA 92253

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

Rescue

Pei People - CA Palm Springs/Desert

Palm Springs, CA 92270

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Happy Days Animal Haven, Inc.

36917 Cook Street, Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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

Rescue

Recue Lyfe

Palm Desert, CA 92211

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Pugs N Roses - Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA 92211

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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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 Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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