Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some cuddly canines up for adoption? There are dozens of great dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Bakersfield.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups 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.)
Sookie, German shepherd mix
Sookie is an adorable female German shepherd mix in the care of H.A.L.T. (Helping Animals Live Tomorrow).
Sookie gets along well with other dogs. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. She is spayed, and she has all her shots.
From Sookie's current caretaker:
She has positive energy for play and for walks. She has a sweet loving disposition.
Read more about Sookie on Petfinder.
Digby, bearded collie and Spinone Italiano mix
Digby is an adorable male bearded collie and Spinone Italiano mix being kept at Mutts and Runts Rescue.
Digby is a social animal — he gets along well with kids, dogs or cats. He is already house-trained. He's been vaccinated and neutered.
Here's what Digby's friends at Mutts and Runts Rescue think of him:
Digby is loving and very strong. He is a big boy and will need space. He was rescued from a really bad home. They kept him in a confined area, left him to be flea and tick ridden and his hair was awfully matted when we got him.
Apply to adopt Digby today at Petfinder.
Salty, cattle dog and Labrador retriever mix
Salty is a male cattle dog and Labrador retriever mix staying at Mutts and Runts Rescue.
Salty will get along great with your other dogs. His ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. No need to worry: He is already house-trained. He's vaccinated and neutered.
Notes from Salty's caretakers:
Salty is an amazing dog. You’ve heard of move-in ready homes? Well, Salty is a somewhat move-in ready dog. He is ready to give his devotion to his new family. He knows basic commands but we will provide sessions with a trainer to reinstate his training, and strengthen the bond with his new family. His ideal family would be active or weekend warriors.
Apply to adopt Salty today at Petfinder.
Charlee, Australian shepherd
Charlee is a winsome female Australian shepherd dog being cared for at Mutts and Runts Rescue.
Charlee loves to socialize — she'll get along great with cats, dogs and children. She has been vaccinated and spayed. She is already house-trained.
Notes from Charlee's caretakers:
Charlee is a female Australian Shepard who is deaf and blind. We think she can see some shapes in certain lights. She loves all people and other dogs and isn’t afraid of anything, which is amazing considering she can’t see or hear. She goes to daycare where she is one of the favorites of the staff.
Read more about Charlee on Petfinder.
Jethro, American Staffordshire terrier
Jethro is a male American Staffordshire terrier dog in the care of Boxers Mutts & Wiggle Butts Rescue Inc.
Jethro will get along great with your other dogs. His ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. Jethro is already neutered and vaccinated. No need to worry: He's already house-trained.
Here's what Jethro's friends at Boxers Mutts & Wiggle Butts Rescue Inc. think of him:
He is a big hunk of love and will make an amazing campanion. Jethro is house-trained, walks well on leash, knows sit, down and stay, is easy to bathe and loves to roll in the grass. He is also crate-trained, has no people aggression and has done great with balanced dogs — both big and small.
Read more about Jethro on Petfinder.
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