Dogs for Adoption (Santa
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The following dogs are waiting for a home at the Dog Adoption and Welfare Group (DAWG). DAWG is a private, non-profit, no-kill dog rescue organization, owned and operated by volunteers, serving the lost and abandoned dogs of Santa Barbara. The kennels are located at 5480 Overpass Rd (off Patterson Avenue just beyond the County Shelter). All dogs are on K9 Advantix flea/tick/mosquito protection, are spayed/neutered, have all current shots, as well as a HomeAgain microchip. Adoption Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm., other times by appointment. Dogs can be viewed every day during business hours. For more information, email: dawgnsb@yahoo.com, call (805) 681-0561 or visit the Web site. Photos provided by Bonnie Baker. Videos provided by Karen Lee Stevens ("Paw-ducer") and Bonnie Baker (Director of Logistics, Tummy Rub Division). |
DAWG Videos |
Volunteers & Foster Parents Needed |
| To view a 30-second video clip of a particular dog for adoption, click on the "View Video" link next to their photo. Alternately, you can view all DAWG's videos on YouTube.com. Videos are brought to you by All for Animals: Helping shelter pets get adopted since 1997. | For information on becoming a DAWG volunteer, please send an email message to dawgnsb@yahoo.com or call (805) 681-0561.
For information on becoming a foster parent, please send an email message to dawgadopt@yahoo.com. |
Have a Question or Comment? |
Being Misunderstood is the Pits! |
| Do you have a question about a particular dog on this page? Send an email message to D.A.W.G. or visit their Web site. | Interested in adopting or learning more about pit bulls? Visit www.badrap.org, Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pitbulls. |
DAWG's Community Outreach Project |
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| DAWG will spay/neuter local residents' pit bulls or pit bull mixes and provide all routine shots plus a Home Again microchip -- all free of charge! For more information, call DAWG at (805) 681-0561. | |
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MEET PRADA! 8 month old neutered male terrier mix, 20 lbs. Lively, playful little pup, good with kids and dogs. |
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MEET SUNNY! 2 yr. old spayed femal Chihuahua, 8 lbs. Happy-go-lucky, friendly, playful, likes other dogs. Wants to jump in your lap or in your arms. |
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MEET RED! 2 yr. old spayed female red tick Australian cattle dog. 30 lbs. Great with other dogs, also with kids, cats and goats. Prior herding breed experience helpful |
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MEET BOOCHIE! 1-2 yr. old neutered male blue tick Australian cattle dog, 45 lbs. Athletic, energetic, sweet. Needs training but smart and responds well to commands. Prior herding breed experience helpful. |
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MEET BAMBOO! 1-2 yr old spayed female American bulldog and/or pit bull terrier mix, 73 lbs. Playful, knows some basic commands. Affectionate, wants to sit on your foot or lean on your leg. |
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MEET JONSEY! Year old neutered male pit bull terrier or Great Dane mix, 67 lbs. and growing. Still very much a puppy, he loves to play and snuggle. Smart and attentive, learns quickly. |
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MEET RANDI! Year old spayed female lab mix, 47 lbs. A goofy active girl who would like to spend the day playing & socializing. Eager to please, quick to learn, would excel in obedience class. |
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MEET CHARLIE! 3-4 yr. old neutered male Aussie, 50 lbs. Gentle, affectionate, sociable and smart. A fine family dog who would probably excel at Flyball and Agility. |
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MEET MICKEY MAN! 4.5 lb.
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MEET MARGIE! Margie is a 3 yr. old spayed female pit bull terrier. She was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and is now looking for a foster family where she can live her remaining days in a real home. If you can foster Margie, please call DAWG today at (805) 681-0561. |
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MEET BONES! 8 month old neutered male terrier mix, 20 lbs. Lively, playful little pup, good with kids and dogs. |
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MEET DANNY! 2 yr. old neutered male Dandy Dinmont terrier (mix?) 13 lbs. Playful, affectionate, curious, gets along nicely with the other little dogs at DAWG. |
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MEET ZACH! 3 yr. old neutered male with a long body and big ears, 13 lbs. Maybe mini-doxie/
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MEET TILLIE! 2 yr. old spayed female lab (maybe with chow?) mix, 43 lbs. Sweet, affectionate, attentive, good house manners, learns quickly. |
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MEET RANCHO! 3 yr. old neutered male border collie mix, 46 lbs. Still puppy playful, but old enough to pick up obedience training quickly. A good running partner, smart, athletic. Enjoys being with other dogs. |
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MEET DIOR! 3 yr. old spayed female Chihuahua, 5 lbs. A delicate and gentle dog who wants to spend her life on someone’s lap giving kisses. |
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MEET NEWMAN! 4 yr. old neutered male blue merle Aussie, 40 lbs. Well mannered, walks nicely on leash. Fitting in well at foster home with multiple dogs and kids. E-mail dawgadopt@yahoo.com |
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MEET CHARLEY! 3 yr. old neutered male
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MEET DELLA! 3 yr. old spayed female pit bull terrier mix, 50 lbs. All you’d want from the breed: athletic, smart, affectionate, sociable, eager to please her human. |
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MEET NANOOK! 60 lb. neutered male husky mix born 2/009. High energy and playful. High energy and playful. Enthusiastic, sociable, happy. A dog who needs a job to keep him busy. |
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MEET SCOUT! 4 yr. old neutered Border collie/Hound mix, 55 lbs. Scout is smart, playful, affectionate (he likes to lean), good with other dogs--all around endearing! He knows many verbal and hand commands. A sweet, sensitive boy who needs a dog-savvy person he can rely upon to be his leader. |
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MEET JOY! 9-10 yr. old spayed female black lab mix, 60 lbs. Gentle, calm, good with other dogs and people. Needs only moderate exercise. |
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MEET GEORGIA! 2 yr. old spayed female blond Shepherd mix, 59 lbs. Great with dogs, very shy with people. She needs a peaceful home with gentle people who have lots of patience as well as another dog. Has the makings of a very loyal loving pup once she becomes comfortable and settles in. |
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MEET MASON! 4 yr. old neutered male
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MEET JAY! 4 yr. old neutered male pointer, 50 lbs. Great dog, loves all, people and other dogs, enjoys his walks, wonderful family dog, email dawgadopt@yahoo.com for more information. |
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MEET TINY! Year old red nose pit (mixed with lab?), 62 lbs. High energy, playful, sociable and very affectionate with people. Becoming socialized with other dogs, but would probably do best as an only dog. Needs breed experienced home. In foster care, email dawgadopt@yahoo.com for more information. |
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MEET WATSON BARON! 5-6 yr. old neutered male Jack Russell terrier mix, 20 lbs. Sweet pup, devoted and affectionate with the people he loves. He prefers a nice quiet adult household. |
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MEET POPEYE! 10-12 yr. old male neutered Chihuahua, 3.5 lbs. Fragile, senior dog who needs a calm, adult household with a patient guardian who can give Popeye lots of love and extra TLC during his golden years. Please, no other pets. |
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MEET KATIE! 8-9 yr. old spayed female blue merle aussie/lab mix, 60 lbs. Sweet girl, low keyed, excellent housemanners, is one of DAWG’s office dogs. Needs only moderate exercise. Knows basic commands. Raised with kids. Does not appear to enjoy the company of other dogs so should be the only dog in the household. Looking for foster home until she can be adopted into permanent home. |
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MEET BRYCE! BRYCE is a 3 yr old neutered male Gordon Setter/Aussie or possibly Rottie, mix, 65 lbs. He is good with other dogs, well behaved, has a sweet temperament. He is ultra-loyal to his family and can be somewhat protective. DAWG’s trainer will help with this behavior if needed. |
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MEET DOLLY! 6 month old spayed female
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MEET TREVOR! 1 ½ yr. old neutered male Boxer mix, 55 lbs. Affectionate, eager to please, gentle, playful pup. Good with kids. Enjoys the company of other dogs, especially the girls. Well mannered, fine family dog. |
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MEET RICKY! 2-3 yr. old neutered male min-pin (mix?), 13 lbs. Loves to play with dogs and people. Well behaved, affectionate, happy. |
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MEET POOKIE! 5-6 yr. old spayed female blue merle aussie/corgi mix, 45 lbs. Very shy, needs quiet predictable adult household where she can spend lots of time with her person. Looking for a foster home until she can be adopted into a permanent home. |
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MEET SADIE MAE! 3 yr. old spayed female bull terrier mix, 46 lbs. Socialized with dogs and people, knows hand and verbal commands, attentive, affectionate, athletic. A fine family dog. In foster care, call Joe for further info. and intro., 805-682-9000 or email dawgadopt@yahoo.com. |
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MEET SUNSHINE! 4 yr. old spayed female Pit mix, 55 lbs. Affectionate and snuggly, loyal and smart. Award-winning running partner. Great companion. Does not enjoy the company of other dogs. |
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MEET BUZZ! |
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MEET BILLIE JEAN! 5-6 yr. old spayed female Border collie, 45 lbs. Smart, active, but still likes to sit on your feet and lean against your leg. Excellent housemanners, she is currently DAWG’s office dog. She tends to be dominant, so needs a person(s) smarter and more dominant than she is. Prior herding breed experience helpful. In foster care, e-mail dawgadopt@yahoo.com for info. and intro. |
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MEET MARTY! 3 yr. old neutered male bull mastiff mix and/or American bulldog mix, 80 lbs. Wants to sit in everyone's lap! Loves kids. Sweet temperament, calm disposition, excellent housemanners, follows directions, knows basic obedience. Needs only moderate exercise (no marathons). Can get jealous of other dogs for affection in the household, so he needs to be the only dog. |
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