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Puppies and dogs in Shafter, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Shafter, 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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Brooke

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Bodfish, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Brooke came to us on Giving Tuesday 2021. She is estimated to be about 4 years old and 50lbs. She is good with other dogs and good with kids. She is super cuddly and so far doing great with training. Stay tuned for more on Brooke!

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Jerry

Border Collie Cattle Dog

Male, 4 yrs
Bodfish, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A little note from Jerry - July 2022: Hi, my name is Jerry. I used to be called Scary Jerry because I was afraid of everyone that came near me. But since I've been at Shadow Ranch I've started loosening up and realizing people are kinda okay. So I've outgrown the name and am now just Jerry. I use to be a bit of a rowdy rascal, which entailed herding people by the ankles, barking, and eating poop; but I try really hard to be a good boy and behave.... so now I'm only a rascal on occasion when I get really excited. I love all my dog friends here and playing ball is my favorite; I'm the fastest one of all my friends, but if one of the others somehow get the ball before me I'll just try and steal it from 'em. Not to brag but I'm pretty darn smart and I know to potty outside, how to stay in my crate (although if I'm left out I do enjoy sitting on top of my crate... the view is better from up there), sit, down, shake, and even roll. I shake, rattle, and roll! I like to be active as I have a lot of energy, but I like to cuddle and give licks to my people as well. I've been here at SOS Dog Rescue since September 2021 and I'm so ready to find my forever home, where my family will be patient with me and accept me for my quirky-ness; so I can just be myself... just Jerry. Update on Jerry Dec 21: Jerry can be mouthy (definitely a heeler). Very active, he can be shy with new people and even a little stubborn. Jerry is great with dogs but will not a strong human leader. He is not recommended with children under 12 years old. Jerry came to us from The City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center in September 2021. He is about 2 years old and thought to be a Border Collie/Heeler mix. He is a little shy at first but warms up quick. He is good with dogs and doing well with his training. Stay tuned for more on Jerry!

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Heidi

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Bodfish, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Heidi came to us on May 2, 2023. She is so sweet, shy and happy. She is slowly coming out of her shell with people but absolutely loves dogs Here is a note from Heidi: Oh... hi. I'm Heidi. Sorry, I'm a little shy and nervous. I really want to meet new people, but I just get a little awkward and scared! But once I get use to someone I really love them! If I'm with my dog buds, I'm able to warm up a bit more to some people. My more outgoing buds give me some encouragement. And I love all my dog buds here. I've been learning how to walk well on a leash and how to sit and place. It's a little confusing for me but I catch on! And I love being in my crate; I feel safe there. I'm hoping for a kind family that won't mind a little awkward-ness at first and will have some patience for me!

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Jordan

Boxer

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Bodfish, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Jordan came to us from the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Spring 2023. Here is a note from Jordan: Hey. Uh, are you looking at me? Sorry if I come off as awkward... I just am. Well, I'm Jordan. If you're over there, then I'll stand way over here. And maybe stare at you for prolonged periods. Don't tell me to come inside, because I'd rather not. The people here like to train me in pointless things; so I yell at them and tell them it's dumb. They don't listen though. They make me walk on a leash, and place, and sit... all dumb. They try and tell me to go in the crate, but I like on top of the crate better. Only good thing here is playing with my dog friends and the treats. I guess I gotta put up with these for awhile until someone breaks me out of here. Maybe if I just stand here real still, they won't see me and will leave me alone.

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Olyver

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Frazier Park, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Edward

Husky

Male, Adult
Frazier Park, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Dog shelters and rescues in Shafter, California

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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

Pet Types: dogs

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Wasco Animal Group

Bakersfield, CA 93309

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Mutts and Runts Rescue

Bakersfield, CA 93311

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescuing Abandoned Dogs

Bakersfield, CA 93311

Pet Types: dogs

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One Planet Rescue - Kern County

Bakersfield, CA 93311

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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HALT Rescue

P.O. Box 733, Bakersfield, CA 93302

Pet Types: dogs

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Helping Animals Live Tomorrow Rescue

PO Box 733, Bakersfield, CA 93302

Pet Types: dogs

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ALPHA Canine Sanctuary

P.O. Box 5517, Bakersfield, CA 93388

Pet Types: dogs

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Golden Empire Basset Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 5775, Bakersfield, CA 93388

Pet Types: dogs

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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