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Puppies and dogs in Santa Barbara, California

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Adopt a dog in Santa Barbara, California

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Santa Barbara, 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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Atlas

French Bulldog

Male, Adult
Newbury Park, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
My husband and I purchased two French bulldogs (siblings). Atlas is loving, needs a lot of attention. He has been destructive with our house fence, furniture, peeing on furniture clothes and other important items. We bought him for our son who is not giving Atlas the time or attention required. He is aggressive with other dogs and was bite a couple months ago while walking him, he was bite so bad it required surgery on his mouth. It’s become difficult to manage him. We believe there’s someone that can give him what he needs. Altas is 4 years old and we’ve had him since he was 8 weeks
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Ying

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Jeremiah

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Ms. Chili

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Thousand Oaks, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Brownie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Mickey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Thousand Oaks, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Dog shelters and rescues in Santa Barbara, California

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

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Tiffy's Rescue

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Pet Types: dogs

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Deserving Dogs Rescue & Rehabilitation

Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Pet Types: dogs

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Southland Collie Rescue - Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Pet Types: dogs

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Hope and Dignity Animal Rescue

Santa Barbara, CA 93130

Pet Types: dogs

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Rover’s Retreat - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Pet Types: dogs

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Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Barbara Campus

5399 Overpass Rd, 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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Spark Rescue Santa Barbara

PO Box 8445, Santa Barbara, CA 93118

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cold Noses, Warm Hearts

5758 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

Pet Types: dogs

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