Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some lovable pups? There are dozens of darling dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Oakland.
Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Bae, chihuahua and terrier mix
Bae is a female chihuahua and terrier mix being kept at Hopalong Animal Rescue.
She's vaccinated and spayed. She has mastered her house-training etiquette.
Here's what Bae's friends at Hopalong Animal Rescue think of her:
Hi, my name is Bae. I am a 2.5-year-old Chihuahua mix. It is clear that I was raised in a home as I am potty and crate trained. What I enjoy in life is lots of attention, playing and snuggling. My favorite game is to take all my toys and move them out to my yard and position them. The second favorite activity is snuggling. Third favorite is walking, as there is a world of interesting scents out there. There are no other dogs or kids in my foster family, so I’m not sure how I would be around them, but I am great as a single dog for someone who wants a solo best friend to snuggle, walk and play with.
Read more about Bae on Petfinder.
Sheeba, Australian terrier mix
Sheeba is a sweet female Australian terrier mix being kept at Bella Vita Rescue.
Sheeba will get along great with other dogs. Sheeba is already spayed and vaccinated. No need to worry: She is already house-trained.
Notes from Sheeba's caretakers:
My name is Sheeba. I am a Austrian terrier mix. I love children, people and other dogs. I am house and leash trained. Cuddles and laps are my two favorite things. I am a year old...come adopt me please.
Apply to adopt Sheeba today at Petfinder.
Kelsey, Australian cattle dog
Kelsey is a female Australian cattle dog dog being cared for at California Pit Bull Rescue.
Kelsey loves other dogs. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. She has all of her shots, and she is spayed. Fear not: She's already house-trained.
From Kelsey's current caretaker:
Little girl Kelsey is approximately 40 lbs and cute as a button. She is an active, smart and athletic gal. She loves to play ball and can easily be entertained for hours that way. She walks well on leash and would love to be your running or hiking partner. Kelsey will need someone willing to keep her mind active as well—so teaching her new tricks and setting boundaries will be key for her.
Read more about Kelsey on Petfinder.
Tessa, dachshund and smooth fox terrier mix
Tessa is a lovable female dachshund and smooth fox terrier mix in the care of Bella Vita Rescue.
Tessa's ideal forever home would be a dog-free environment. Bella Vita Rescue wants to place Tessa in a home without small children. She's already house-trained. Tessa is already spayed, and she has all her shots.
Tessa's current caretakers say:
Tessa is a little pistol. She's loving and a loyal companion when she's with her human. She's very slow to warm up and gets highly agitated by commotion, loud noises (eg. barking and fireworks) and doesn't deal well with stress. Her ideal home would be quiet with no children, no other pets and calm adults. She loves going on walks but not to the dog park.
Read more about how to adopt Tessa on Petfinder.
Stella Boo, pit bull terrier
Stella Boo is a female pit bull terrier dog in the care of California Pit Bull Rescue.
Stella Boo will get along great with your other dogs. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. Her vaccinations are up to date, and she is spayed. Have no fear: She's already house-trained.
Stella Boo's current caretakers say:
This sweet girl is Stella, aka, Stella Bella. While she is obviously beautiful, she is also very well behaved, easy on leash, housebroken, playful and loving. She is quite smart, learns quickly, knows many commands and a few tricks, too. She adores ALL people she has met and with proper, slow introductions, and has been fine with other mellow dogs on leash. Stella is a perfect combination of athletic and chill, cuddly, but not needy. Stella can be a sensitive girl when it comes to loud noises, so a calm household with a single person or a couple, with or without older kids (10y/o +) would be ideal.
Apply to adopt Stella Boo today at Petfinder.
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