Dogs for Adoption near Elk Grove, California, USA,
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LUNA - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
LUNA
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
LUNA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
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CREATE A WANTED ADTROUBLE - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
TROUBLE
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
For Adoption
Nickname:
TROUBLE
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).
MONTANA - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
MONTANA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
MONTANA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat).
*HARLEY - Collie / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
*HARLEY
Breed:
Collie-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
*HARLEY
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Collie / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
MARLOW - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
MARLOW
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
MARLOW
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
CLEO - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
CLEO
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
CLEO
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
PENNY - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
PENNY
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
PENNY
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat).
*BLAZE - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
*BLAZE
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
For Adoption
Nickname:
*BLAZE
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).
*LINDA - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
*LINDA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
*LINDA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
HANK - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
HANK
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
HANK
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat).
CHIEF - Doberman Pinscher / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
CHIEF
Breed:
Doberman Pinscher-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
CHIEF
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Doberman Pinscher / Mixed (medium coat).
JACK - Chihuahua (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
JACK
Breed:
Chihuahua
For Adoption
Nickname:
JACK
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Chihuahua (medium coat).
BUDDY - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
BUDDY
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
BUDDY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
*DUDE - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
*DUDE
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
*DUDE
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
PANDA - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
PANDA
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
PANDA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
RUBEN - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
RUBEN
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
RUBEN
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
MALI - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
MALI
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
MALI
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
VLAD - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
VLAD
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
VLAD
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
*DANI - Siberian Husky (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
*DANI
Breed:
Siberian Husky
For Adoption
Nickname:
*DANI
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Siberian Husky (medium coat).
*WILLOW - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
*WILLOW
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
*WILLOW
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Modesto, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.0 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
Millie - Unknown breed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
Millie
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Millie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Pleasanton, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.5 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Unknown breed. Adoption Fee: 0.00. Millie is a special dog looking for a loving home to provide her a stable, calm and low-stress lifestyle. Millie has been in and out...
Carey Martin - Unknown breed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
Carey Martin
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Carey Martin
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Pleasanton, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 58.5 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Unknown breed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 200.00. Carey Martin arrived in Valley Humane's care with two tots in tow; she was a loving, dedicated mama and now...
Goldie - American Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
Goldie
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
Goldie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Berkeley, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 61.1 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier (short coat). Adoption Fee: 300. Sweet Goldie is approx. 7 months old and 37lbs pounds. She is a beauty and has the brains to boot! Goldie...
Cliffy - American Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
Cliffy
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
Cliffy
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Berkeley, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 61.1 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier (short coat). Adoption Fee: 300. Cliffy never goes on a walk or a car ride without his emotional support spiky ball. He carries it the whole...
Cheyenne - Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
Cheyenne
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Cheyenne
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Berkeley, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 61.1 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 350. Meet Cheyenne, a 3 to 4-year-old lovable and gentle spirit weighing around 45 lbs. This sweet,...
Honey - Belgian Shepherd Malinois / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
Honey
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Honey
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Berkeley, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 61.1 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat). Meet Honey, one of those dogs who is beautiful from the inside out. From her deep inquisitive eyes...
Arcee - Shepherd / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/25/2026
Arcee
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Arcee
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Berkeley, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 61.1 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Shepherd / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Arcee - the super fun, outgoing adoptable pup! She is currently fostered with two big dogs and...
Lil John - American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
Lil John
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lil John
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Berkeley, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 61.1 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Meet Lil John! He's a handsome 1 year old, 55lbs, healthy, sweet, loving boy. Lil John has the perfect balance...
Auggie 0125 - Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
Auggie 0125
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Auggie 0125
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sonora, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 61.1 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed (short coat).
IGNACIO - Siberian Husky / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
IGNACIO
Breed:
Gerberian Shepsky
For Adoption
Nickname:
IGNACIO
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Berkeley , CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 62.7 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Siberian Husky / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat). Ignacio is looking for his perfect person–someone who can match his spark and handle all his...
DUSTY - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
DUSTY
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
DUSTY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Berkeley , CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 62.7 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). If it involves fun and movement, Dusty is ALL IN and ready to kick up some dirt and make every day an adventure! This energetic,...
SO-SO - English Bulldog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
SO-SO
Breed:
Bulldog
For Adoption
Nickname:
SO-SO
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Berkeley , CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 62.7 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: English Bulldog (medium coat). So-So may be a little cautious at first, but with a gentle approach and a little patience, you’ll quickly discover the most...
RASTA - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
RASTA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
RASTA
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Berkeley , CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 62.7 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). If you’re looking for a dog who brings pure joy wherever he goes, meet Rasta! His personality is anything but laid...
SADIE - American Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
SADIE
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
SADIE
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Berkeley , CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 62.7 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). If you’re looking for a gentle soul with eyes that could melt your heart, look no further —...
GEMMA - Black Mouth Cur / Greyhound / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
GEMMA
Breed:
Black Mouth Cur-Greyhound Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
GEMMA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Berkeley , CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 62.7 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Black Mouth Cur / Greyhound / Mixed (medium coat). Gemma may be a little shy at first, but this sweet girl has so much love to give! She arrived at the shelter with an...
WINTER - American Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
WINTER
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
WINTER
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Berkeley , CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 62.7 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Winter is a soft-hearted snuggle expert with a gentle, easygoing spirit. This super sweet girl is happiest curled up beside...
Angel - American Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Angel
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
Angel
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Berkeley, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier (short coat). Meet Angel! This lovely lady was rescued by cat rescue folks in Patterson, CA. They are currently fostering her until she can...
Pickle (Sacramento) - Basset Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Pickle (Sacramento)
Breed:
Basset Hound-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Pickle (Sacramento)
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Petaluma, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.3 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Basset Hound / Mixed. Adoption Fee: $450. Pickle is a beautiful black and white dog with a smooth coat, lovely ears and soulful eyes. Her breed mix is just a guess, but...
Abby (Sharon) - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Abby (Sharon)
Breed:
Basset Hound
For Adoption
Nickname:
Abby (Sharon)
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Petaluma, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.3 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Basset Hound. Adoption Fee: To be decided. Sharon (aka Abby) is now available for adoption!
Abby is a happy, loving 1-year-old old pup who has absolutely no idea that...
Twinkie - Welsh Corgi / Basset Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/21/2026
Twinkie
Breed:
Basset Hound-Welsh Corgi Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Twinkie
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Petaluma, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.3 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Welsh Corgi / Basset Hound / Mixed. Adoption Fee: $450. Twinkie, so named by the shelter staff because of his resemblance to everyone's favorite sweet treat, could have...
Gus (West Sacramento) - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/30/2026
Gus (West Sacramento...
Breed:
Basset Hound
For Adoption
Nickname:
Gus (West Sacramento...
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Petaluma, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.3 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Basset Hound. Adoption Fee: $450. Gus' foster parent has this to say about Gus:
Gus is a fun loving 4-year-old male basset who has been in my home since April 2025,...
WILL - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
WILL
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
For Adoption
Nickname:
WILL
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Alameda, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.9 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat). * Sweet and wiggly
* Treat-motivated and eager to learn
* Ready for adventures
Will is a happy, affectionate boy with all the sweet...
PUGSLEY - Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
PUGSLEY
Breed:
Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
PUGSLEY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Alameda, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.9 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Pugsley is a dynamic fun loving pup. His favorite things include frolicking in the water, going on hikes, and learning...
A053964 - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
A053964
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
A053964
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Alameda, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.9 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
SWEETIE - Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
SWEETIE
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
SWEETIE
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Alameda, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.9 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie (medium coat).
BOWIE - Great Dane / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
BOWIE
Breed:
Great Dane-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
BOWIE
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Alameda, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.9 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Great Dane / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat). * Affectionate and loving
* Smart and trainable
* Building confidence
Bowie is a sweet, affectionate boy who...
HAYLEY - Plott Hound / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
HAYLEY
Breed:
Plott Hound-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
HAYLEY
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Alameda, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.9 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Plott Hound / Mixed (medium coat). * Sweet and affectionate
* Goofy and trainable
* Growing in confidence
Hayley is a sweet, goofy girl with lots of love to give! She...
RAIN - Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
RAIN
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
RAIN
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Alameda, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.9 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (medium coat). * Sweet and affectionate
* Has lived with dogs, cats, and children
* A great family dog!
Meet Rain! This lovable girl...
CAPPY - Chinese Shar-Pei / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
CAPPY
Breed:
Chinese Shar-Pei-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
CAPPY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Alameda, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.9 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei / Mixed (medium coat). * Energetic, playful, and full of life
* Loves toys, sunbathing, and naps
* House-trained
Cappy is currently in foster, and...
MR MANGO - Chihuahua (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
MR MANGO
Breed:
Chihuahua
For Adoption
Nickname:
MR MANGO
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Alameda, CA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.9 mi from Elk Grove
Dog Breed: Chihuahua (medium coat). * Excited about life
* Loves getting out for walks and sniffing around
* Curious boy
Meet Mr. Mango! This sweet boy greets you with a wagging...