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Puppies and dogs in Shafter, California

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Simba

Akita Siberian Husky

Male, 8 yrs 11 mos
Bakersfield, 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
Simba has spent too long waiting for his forever family. 💔 This strong and spirited Akita-Husky mix is full of energy, loves his toys, and is happiest on long walks or playing with his human. He’s sweet, loyal, and ready for the right home. If you’re looking for a dog with personality and heart, Simba is waiting to meet you! 🐕 Adopt Simba: https://form.jotform.com/221926016430144 Full profile: Simba is a 6-8-year-old Akita-Husky mix with the personality of an Akita and the heart of a lion. He’s playful, sweet, and full of energy but needs a confident and strong adopter who understands his needs. 💪 Strength & Training: Simba is powerful and can pull when excited, so he needs someone physically capable of managing his strength. He’s learning commands like sit, down, paw, and “potty” and thrives with structure. A harness might help with his pulling. 🐾 Energy & Personality: Simba is not always a couch potato! He loves long walks (2+ miles is no problem), playing with his toys, and getting plenty of attention. He’s affectionate and cuddly but always ready for adventure. 🏡 Home Needs: Simba would do best in a home without small children due to his strength and energy. He’s good with other dogs, especially more timid ones, but does best with boundaries around toys and space. He’s also quite the counter-surfer, so keeping things out of reach is key! 🐕 Health: Simba has a thyroid condition that is managed with treatment, giving him renewed energy and playfulness. Simba has had a lot of love and care from his foster, but he’s ready to find his forever home. If you’re looking for a strong, loyal, and playful companion, Simba could be your perfect match. 💙 Ready to meet Simba? Apply to adopt him and give this big-hearted boy the home he deserves. 📌 Share to help Simba find his forever home Currently being cared in Southern California, but can be transported up to northern states, such as Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and anywhere within the US continental, if a great suitable family is willing to adopt him.
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HUGO

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Puppy
Bakersfield, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hugo is 14 weeks old. He was found at 5 weeks and we have been trying to find a loving home for him. Hugo has learned to sit and spin. He is very smart and learns quickly with patient owners. He was just not a good fit with our busy family. He has beautiful eyes and is very energetic. All his shots are up-to-date.
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Evee

Australian Cattle Dog Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Young
Bakersfield, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾❤️ LOOKING FOR A LOVING FOREVER HOME FOR EVEE! ❤️🐾Meet Evee! 🐶 Evee is a beautiful Cattle Jack with a big personality and an even bigger heart!She is a very affectionate, loving girl with lots of energy. She loves attention, affection, and being around her people. She's the kind of dog who will keep you on your toes and fill your days with love and happiness!Evee would do best with someone who has the time, energy, and love to give her the attention and exercise she deserves.This isn't an easy decision, but I want what's best for Evee. I'm looking for a wonderful, responsible home where she will be loved, cared for, and treated like family. Please message me if you're interested in giving Evee the forever home she deserves!A loving home is my biggest priority. 🐾
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Zeus

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Bakersfield, 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
Meet Zeus: Well-Trained, Kid-Friendly Water Lover Looking for His Forever HomeZeus is a 4-year-old GSD I've raised since he was 2 months old. He's smart, in great health, and very well trained. He had daily walks and training for his first two years, and it really shows.What makes Zeus special:• Knows all the basic commands and follows them well• Walks nicely off leash and comes when called• Friendly with small children• Loves other dogs and trips to the park• A true water dog who loves swimming in pools and rivers (I even taught him to jump off the diving board!)Why I'm rehoming him:Zeus is a dear friend, and I honestly never wanted to write this post. Due to circumstances outside my control, I have to move soon, and I won't be able to give him the life he deserves.The right home for Zeus:A caring family, couple, or individual who can give him the attention he needs, with time for walks, park days, and as many swims as possible.
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PANCHITO

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, Puppy
Bakersfield, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I found Panchito on the streets with a homeless individual and decided to take him in and give him a safe, loving home.Panchito is a very sweet, adorable, and extremely playful young terrier mix. He is full of energy, loves to play, and enjoys having company and interaction.Unfortunately, my work schedule requires me to be away from home for 12–13 hours a day, five days a week. I've realized that Panchito needs more attention, activity, and companionship than I am able to provide with my current schedule.I want him to have the opportunity to grow up in a loving home with people who have the time and energy to give him the attention he deserves.This decision comes from wanting what's best for Panchito. I hope to find him a responsible, loving family who will welcome him as part of their family and give him a wonderful forever home.
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Blitzen

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
Bakersfield, 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
Meet Blitzen. And yes—he lived up to the name. Blitzen was found in the middle of nowhere. No house. No people. Just a tired, older German Shepherd trying to survive on his own. A good Samaritan did the right thing and took him to the shelter, hoping that would mean safety. Instead, because Blitzen is around 7 years old and developed a simple upper respiratory infection in the shelter, he was scheduled to be euthanized on Christmas Day. Let that sink in. Old. Sick. Inconvenient. Disposable. Except… he wasn’t. We pulled him in a last-minute blitz (so yeah, the name fits). When he walked out of that shelter, it was impossible not to see the truth: Blitzen is gentle, loving, and completely drama-free. He doesn’t bark for attention. He doesn’t demand anything. He just leans into you like he’s been waiting years for someone to choose him. When we got him, he was emaciated and riddled with tapeworms—his body told the story his mouth never could. He’s now receiving treatment, eating well, and slowly remembering what it feels like to be cared for. And here’s the thing that will wreck you in the best way: Despite everything, Blitzen trusts people. He loves: Walks and easy runs Car rides (he’s an excellent co-pilot) Hugs, affection, and quiet companionship Being close to his human—no chaos, no nonsense, just connection Blitzen is currently with a temporary foster in Dayton, NV, but this is not a long-term solution. He urgently needs another foster or—better yet—a forever home where he can spend the rest of his days safe, fed, and deeply loved. He’s not asking for much. Just a couch. A hand on his head. And a promise that he’ll never be thrown away again. If you’ve ever said you’d adopt a senior dog “one day”… this is that day. If you believe older dogs still deserve happy endings… this is your chance to prove it. 👉 Apply to foster or adopt Blitzen: https://muttsandrunts.org/application Blitzen survived when he shouldn’t have. Now let’s give him the life he always deserved.

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Ancheta Animal Rescue

Bakersfield, CA 93312

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

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Saving Strays K-9 Search and Rescue Team

4313 Kensington Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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Wasco Animal Group

Bakersfield, CA 93309

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Alljoy4Paws - Bakersfield Chapter

Bakersfield, CA 93309

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Mutts and Runts Rescue

Bakersfield, CA 93311

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A.A.A. Dog Rescue

Bakersfield, CA 93311

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Rescuing Abandoned Dogs

Bakersfield, CA 93311

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Helping Animals Live Tomorrow Rescue

PO Box 733, Bakersfield, CA 93302

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HALT Rescue

P.O. Box 733, Bakersfield, CA 93302

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Golden Empire Basset Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 5775, Bakersfield, CA 93388

Pet Types: dogs

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