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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Santa Maria, 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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CHIQUITO

American Pit Bull Terrier Husky

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Santa Maria, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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While we won`t know without a DNA test, we`re thinking that Chiquito is a `Pit-usky` But he doesn`t seem to have any of the more challenging behaviors associated with Huskies (howling, escaping, etc.) He does well in his kennel, not appearing stressed. He`s only been here for a few weeks, but has been out on various day trips and the themes are all the same: `laid back` `cuddly` `calm when waiting` `doesn`t beg too bad for snacks` `good walker` `Great in the car`. The cutest thing we get from all his reviews is how happily he rolls in the grass (or sand!) offering his belly. I can testify to that myself, since I took his profile picture, which shows his beautiful smile after a vigorous roll in the grass. Come meet him. He`s a sweet boy.

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KONA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 9 yrs 9 mos
Santa Maria, CA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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SPOTIE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Santa Maria, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Spotie!Spotie is a 1-year-old male Pit Bull who is ready to find his forever home—or a loving foster home while he waits.Spotie can be a little nervous when faced with new experiences and the big world outside of his comfort zone. He really looks to his canine friends for guidance and reassurance, letting them show him that everything is going to be okay. Having a confident doggy companion may help Spotie feel more comfortable as he continues to build his confidence.Spotie will need someone who is willing to give him patience, understanding, and time to build a relationship. Once he learns that he can trust you, you’ll have the opportunity to watch his personality blossom and help him discover all the good things the world has to offer.If you’re looking for a sweet pup who just needs someone to believe in him, Spotie may be your perfect match.Come meet Spotie at our Santa Maria Shelter and give him the chance to find the person he’s been waiting for.

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HUGO

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Santa Maria, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Hugo!Don’t let his tiny size fool you—Hugo may only weigh 11 pounds, but he has a mighty personality!This little Chihuahua is proof that some of the biggest hearts come in the smallest packages. Hugo is ready to find his forever family and show them just how much love, personality, and charm can fit into one tiny body.Whether he’s perched beside you, following you around, or soaking up attention, Hugo is ready to be your little sidekick. He may be small enough to carry, but he has a big presence and is sure to make himself right at home in your heart.If you’re looking for a pint-sized companion with a larger-than-life personality, Hugo might just be your perfect match.Come meet this tiny but mighty guy at our Santa Barbara Shelter!

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Rue

Anatolian Shepherd German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Santa Maria, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Rue, est. born August 22nd 2025 (1 yr old). Rue looks to be an Anatolian Shepherd Mix with a lot of spunk. Rue was only 6 days old when she was found and was a bottle baby. She has moderate energy and would do well in a home by herself as she is people oriented after her nervousness goes away. She is kennel trained and has some leash training, but would benefit from a trainer or someone who has good training skills. Rue is great with cats. I am having to rehome her due to other family dogs that do not get along with her that has started quarrels between them and it would be the safer option to find a good home for her. She’s snuggly, but independent. She doesn’t chew up personal items or stuffed toys (very gentle) other than that she will steal your socks to nurse on or take your shoes on an adventure (only has chewed up one pair of shoes). Rue is use to getting brushed, bathed, and not scared of the blowdryer or any loud items (besides fireworks). I will supply a kennel and food.

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Benji

French Bulldog

Male, Adult
Santa Maria, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
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Meet Benji! 🐾 Benji is a gentle, loving dog who enjoys being around people. His favorite activities are going for walks and settling in for a good nap. He gets along well with cats, other dogs, and children, making him a wonderful companion for many types of families. Benji is not neutered. We’re looking for a caring home that can give him the time, attention, and company he needs, as we’re no longer available to care for him throughout the day. Rehoming Benji is a difficult decision, so finding him a safe, responsible, and loving home is our priority. Please message me if you’re genuinely interested and tell me a little about the home you could provide.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Santa Maria, California

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

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Saving Shibas

PO Box 2766, Orcutt, CA 93455

Pet Types: dogs

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Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria

548 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455

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

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Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus

1687 W. Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lucky Paw All Animal Rescue

Lompoc, CA 93436

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

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Shadow's Fund

PO Box 1472, Lompoc, CA 93436

Pet Types: dogs, horses

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Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Lompoc

1501 W Central Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436

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

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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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Old Yeller Ranch Rescue

PO Box 372, Los Olivos, CA 93441

Pet Types: dogs

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Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation

P.O. Box 1495, Solvang, CA 93464

Pet Types: dogs

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Helping Paws Rescue MX - San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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

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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
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