7 years old, female, Australian Shepherd mix, 48 lbs

Dog friendly, vaccinated

Poppy’s story breaks our hearts. This sweet girl was surrendered by her owner to the Carson Shelter, where she sat trembling, terrified, and completely shut down. We saw her fear and knew we had to get her out of there.

Now safe in our care, Poppy is still learning how to feel secure again. She’s shy and unsure, but beneath the uncertainty is a gentle, loving spirit just waiting to blossom. Every soft glance and tentative tail wag tells us she wants to trust—she just needs a little time and a lot of love.

She’s been kind and calm with other mellow dogs and would do best in a peaceful home where she can feel safe and go at her own pace. We’re still getting to know her, but already she’s showing us how special she is.

Poppy is looking for a patient, tender-hearted family who will help her rediscover the joy of being loved. 

8 weeks old, female, Shepherd Mix, 10 lbs

Dog, cat & kid friendly, vaccinated

Little Cleo is the most precious thing. We think she will be around 45 lbs when fully grown (her paws are small but her legs are a bit long and shepherd shaped).

Cleo was found in Twentynine Palms as a stray with her 3 other litter mates. They all spent time in the city shelter but Cleo luckily made it out (her 3 siblings are still there. We are looking for more fosters so we can save them as well!).

Cleo is so sweet, gentle, curious & quiet. She is a happy puppy and just so dainty and loving. She loves being picked up and cuddled but also is curious and loves to learn. She will make such a great family dog or best friend. She will need a home where she can get basic structure (working on potty training & crate training) and get out on adventures. She is so adorable in person it’s ridiculous.

11 months-old, female, Chihuahua Mix, 7 lbs

Dog & kid friendly, vaccinated, crate trained

Lentil was abandoned on the side of the road in pretty bad shape. As she heals, we learn more about her everyday. She is about 11 months old and 7 lbs. She is very friendly, playful, smart and feisty (she loves playing with toys).

She was bitten up by fleas while living on the street. She no longer has fleas and is now recovering with medicine (she is missing some fur but it should grow back soon!). She also just got her first round of vaccines! She is friendly with other dogs and kids. She will make a great little companion or adventure buddy.

1 year-old, female, German Shepherd/Heeler Mix, 50 lbs

Dog & kid friendly, vaccinated, spayed

We rescued Arizona minutes before she was euthanized at SEAACA shelter.

She is a STUNNING, very sweet and gentle dog. She is young and can be timid out on walks – she had entered the shelter as a stray and we are not sure what she’s went through before coming into our care, but it definitely wasn’t an easy start to her life.

Even though she’s a little but timid sometimes, Arizona is still incredibly sweet and friendly. She is dog and kid friendly. She is a smart, athletic dog and would do great in a home that can provide her daily exercise, basic training, and lots of love. She thrives with structure and knowing what’s expected of her. She is great in the crate, potty trained, she’s learning to sit at every curb on her walk – pretty much she only needs help working on her leash manners because she pulls a little bit. The more she walks and the more comfortable she gets, the better. Her foster mom is really helping her learn the ropes. Arizona will make a great family dog or adventure buddy.

1 year-old, male, German Shepherd Mix, 50 lbs

Dog & kid friendly, crate & leash trained, vaccinated, neutered

Lugo was rescued from Riverside shelter where he entered as a stray. Lugo is an incredibly loving, smart and athletic boy. He is eager to please and has already been professionally trained (and graduated!). His forever family will be set up for success with free training sessions with his trainer.

Lugo is more than ready for his forever family. He absolutely loves humans and dogs so much. His play style is more on the submissive side. He will do great on the town and out in nature. Lugo would make a great family dog, running companion, and/or adventure buddy.

1.5 year-old, female, 65 lbs, Pitbull Mix

dog & kid friendly, leash & crate trained, vaccinated, spayed

Mia was surrendered to us in September 2024. She spent her puppyhood living on the streets of DTLA. The vet thinks she had puppies at some point in her young life. However, this girl has the best attitude ever. She is so full of love and joy.

Mia just wants to play, love and go on adventures! She is smart and thrives on structure, rules and a routine. In the home, she knows how to cuddle up on her bed, chill and hang out. She is also AMAZING in her crate. She sleeps in there and will stay in there if her fosters are out – she doesn’t make a peep! She is currently living with 8 and 10 year old kids and does great with them too.

She loves playing fetch and she is a great runner too as well. Mia is currently in training and doing so well. She had to learn how to walk properly on a leash. She is doing great in training and whoever adopts her will get free sessions with Mia’s trainer to help set everyone up for success.

Mia would do best in a home with someone, or a family, who can give her rules (e.g. continue her no furniture rule, crated at bedtime, make her ‘wait’ before meals).

She is still so young and just now learning how to exist in our human world but she has done amazing so quickly. She is so smart and loving (soooo loving), she will make the right family very happy.

She would do great in a home with kids and/or dogs but not necessary. She is great at the dog park, dog beach, etc.