DAWGs Awaiting Adoption
Meet Our DAWGs
All of our dogs have been spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, are current on their shots, and have flea/tick/mosquito protection. We ask for a minimum adoption donation of $250 for young dogs (under three years), $150 for adult dogs, and $125 for seniors (dogs 8 years old and over) when you pick up your new dog.
For more information on our available dogs, call (805) 681-0561, email: adopt@sbdawg.org or come by during open adoption hours, 12pm-5pm Thursday through Monday.
Porsche is a spayed female blue nose pit born November 2010, 52 lbs. Playful, energetic, quick to learn, eager to please. She is well behaved and predictable with people and kids; sometimes a little over-irritatingly curious with other dogs, tho she is learning her manners. She likes big alpha dogs, the beach, running [...]
Bow Wow is a wonderful little 2 yr old neutered male corgi-pomeranian mix. He is easy to handle, friendly and sociable. A happy little little pup who will make you laugh.
Jetty is a one and a half year old Australian shepherd/pit/labradore retriever mix, 47 lbs. She is great with other dogs, small and big. She loves people and is great with children. She is a happy go lucky dog who loves to cuddle and give kisses. It is impossible for her to have a bad [...]
Lacey is about a year old pointer/lab/pittie mix. Great with cats, kids, and all dogs large and small. Her only less than perfect behavior is that she jumps on people, but we are learning not to greet people that way. I’ve worked with her on sit and down and she’s great at heel. While walking [...]
Sparky is an 11 month old pit bull/french bulldog mix. He’s only 40 pounds, pocket sized! He loves running on a treadmill and pulling me on my bike. I have taught him sit down and heel. He also walks great with a gentle leader on. He’s very sweet and wants so much to please. He [...]
Shania is a very puppyish 4 yr old bull terrier/clown mix, 49 lbs. She loves playing chase, playing with other dogs, playing with humans, is amused by everything. She is under vet’s care for a skin condition and will not be released to go home until it’s cured. But in the meantime come in and [...]
Abbey is a Blue-nosed Pit, referring to her lovely gray colored coat with a blue tint. She is friendly, sweet and knows several basic commands. She enjoys the company of other dogs but does not like cats. She is potty trained and has very nice manners. Update 4-21-13: Abbey has successfully completed her boot camp at Doggie Do [...]
From Fritz’s foster mom written on 4-21-13: Fritz is an adorable 11 week old, 5 pound dachshund puppy.!! He might be part rabbit since we find him hopping all over his play area. Fritz has never known a bad day despite his humble beginnings.. He loves his playmates here at his foster home. He is [...]
From Sugar’s foster mom: In spite of Sugar’s youth and limited beginnings, she has proven not only to be a good mother to Fritz but a wonderful pet. Here at Camp Snoopy(our foster home) Sugar has begun to thrive. She is housebroken and is a quick study when it comes to doggy doors and where [...]
Toto was running at large in the streets of Santa Maria when he was spotted and rescued by two members of DAWG’s staff. Sweet gentle boy, good with the vet, good in his bath, good on leash, good with other dogs.
Lady and Candy are a pair of 5 yr old spayed female Aussie/cattle dog mixes. Life long friends, they are incredibly bonded and must be adopted together. Their distraught family with two young children had to move and could no longer keep them. Versatile girls, love playing and exploring outside (tho they must sleep inside) [...]
Jewel is a beautiful 2 yr old spayed female blue pit bull terrier. She is a sweet, gentle, cheerful girl who loves to give kisses, snuggle next to you, and smile. . Her smile gets bigger when she is scratched behind the ears and especially when her belly is rubbed. She would be happiest [...]
Cupcaketea is a 2-3 year old Corgi mix. She gets along great with people and dogs. She is good in the car and she loves to chase a ball or a toy. She will bring it back, too, so it can be thrown again! She doesn’t seem to have very much experience with cats [...]
Jenny is really friendly with every person or other dog she meets. Content to relax in the shade but jumps right up to greet anyone who comes into view. She’s really mellow but tail is constantly wagging. Good with dogs of all sizes. Pretty active for 10 year old gal.
Honey is a 1-2 yr old neutered male Doxie/Pom mix, approx 10 lbs. He knows some basic commands, is excellent with kids and dogs, uninterested in cats, can be shy at first with adults, but warms up quickly.
Minnie is a year old 14 lb female terrier/doxie mix. Anyone who admires the terrier’s tenacity, determination and independent thinking will love this girl. She gets along well with other dogs; but is tentative with people until she gets to know them, then is a total sweetheart. She is quick to voice her opinions and [...]
Greta is a year old spayed female Schnauzer mix, 8-9 lbs. A sweet pup, gentle, good with dogs and kids; and we suspect also good with cats, hamsters, and tropical fish. Schnauzers do not have fur that sheds; they have hair that keeps growing and therefore need regular haircuts; however, because of the lack of [...]
Tilly is a spayed female 6 month old Chihuahua mix. She is a super cute, tail wagging and kissing kind of dog.
Jasper is a neutered 4 yr old male born January 14, 1909. He is said to be border collie/aussie, tho he looks to some of us like a Catahoula leopard dog. Very athletic, active, loyal, plays happily with other dogs, but does not want to share his home and his person with one. Tireless energy. [...]
Perdy, short for Perdita, is a 3-4 yr old 58 lb spayed female who we believe to be a border collie. She is smart, sweet, and just finished weaning 10 puppies. Although she was a bit scared with the vet, she conducted herself like a perfect lady.
Frankie is a year old blue sharpei mix. Still a puppy, he has more energy than manners but thrives on attention and is quite trainable. He will need an experienced owner to teach him to focus his energies. He came in with entropic eyelids, which means his eyelids turn inward, scratching his eyeballs. It is [...]
Shelby, previously known as Twinkle (she grew out of the name) is a two year old labrador/ pitbull mix. Shelby says: I currently live with my former owner who adopted me from DAWG when I was only 3 months old. My owner loves me but recently had a baby. I’d be happiest in a [...]
Kayak is a 2 yr old, 51 lb neutered male who looks to us like an Australian cattle dog mix. A nice pup, playful, strong, and very energetic, will need lots of exercise. Too energetic for very young children, good with other dogs. Curious but calm with cats.
Cheeto is a 2-3 year old neutered male tan Chihuahua, 10 lbs. He is a very sweet friendly little guy. Good with other dogs. Good with people.
Lizzy is a spayed female doxie/chi mix born approx December 2012. Playful with the other little dogs; shy at first with people, then wants to snuggle once she knows them.
Gordo is a neutered male doxie/chi mix born approx December 2012. Playful with other little dogs, shy at first with people; then wants to snuggle once he knows them. Calm, sweet disposition. This photo taken 4-28-13.
Zeebo was abandoned by his family and left to fend for himself. He came to DAWG completely matted and very skinny. After his new hair cut, Zeebo walks with pep in his step and is much happier! He is looking for a loving and caring home that can offer him lots of love and TLC.
Diamond is a year old female terrier mix, very cute, very sweet. She belonged to an older woman who just passed away. She loved this little dog and did her best to spoil her. Diamond spent most of the day sitting in her person’s lap. Not surprisingly, she loves to be held and loves to [...]
Rocky is an energetic little dog, confident, alert and friendly but tells you clearly that he does not like being picked up. Loves his dog toys; plays with all toys he can get his teeth on at the shelter. He loves to go on walks, and is good on leash. He would be happiest in [...]
Cheyenne is a two year old spayed female Queensland Heeler who looks and acts purebred. She has a strong instinct for herding by nipping, and unfortunately for this 2 yr old, the instinct extends to small children. Tho tiny and delicate looking at only 28 lbs., she is extremely strong, energetic, athletic, smart and focused. [...]
The Baby Huey of puppies, Duke is a German shepherd/mastiff or great dane mix, 40 lbs at 2 months (photo far right), 45 lbs at 3 months. He is expected to reach well over 100 lbs. Like all young puppies, he joyfully jumps on people, joyfully nips at their hands, joyfully chews on their hair, [...]
Handsome Dante is very sweet and playful and gets along well with other dogs. He is housebroken.
Garrett is a two year old poodle/terrier mix, weighing 10 lbs. He is playful, sociable, craves attention, and never seems to run out of energy. He has hair that continues to grow so will need regular haircuts. But since he sheds very little, he is a good choice for people who tend to be allergic [...]
2 yr old spayed female chihuahua wiggle-butt. Likes other dogs, outgoing, energetic. She is a smart athletic girl who can be a clever escape artist if something interests her on the other side of the fence; will need secure containment.
Miles was found as a frightened stray in Lompoc, is learning to warm up to people and to trust them, see photo attached second page. We expect he is on the way to being a happy, playful, companionable pup. He is responsive, responds easily to leash correction, is friendly, tolerant, calms quickly in your arms. [...]
Raisin loves people, loves going for walks, loves yummy treats, loves to have her head massaged until she falls asleep. She is house trained. Prefers not to be alone, but in the company of people. A warm hearted companion in need of a comfy bed, some toys and snuggles. One of the DAWG volunteers took [...]
Romeo is a handsome boy who is shy with strangers at first, but warms up once he trusts you and then is a very sweet affectionate pup. He likes to sleep under the covers and is good with cats and other dogs. He needs a gentle owner(s) in a peaceful household.
From Bootsie’s foster mom: Bootsie is very much the lady. She is a bit shy to begin with, but soon becomes comfortable and affectionate. She loves to walk and really strides right out but is so well mannered on the least. She does enjoy lap time as well. She would do well in a quieter [...]
A bouncy playful 10 yr old. Gets along with other dogs, especially happy with people, not too happy by himself. A great little dog for a retired person or for someone who works from home. A fine TV watching or book reading companion. Benji loves his treats. He likes to follow his person and be [...]
Carrie is a spayed female Chihuahua/Italian Greyhound mix. She is a sweet, gentle, quiet soul who enjoys the company of other dogs, and loves to be held and petted. Housebroken and well behaved. Foster mom observes “She’s very sweet. She wags her tail alot and is happy to see me. So far she hasn’t barked at all. [...]
Jesse came to DAWG with his two brothers. They had little to no human contact so the shelter staff has been working on socializing them. Jesse was the most shy of the three, but is so kind and gentle. He is sweet and bonds quickly and strongly. He loves going on long walks where is [...]
OK, Here’s the scoop on this special guy. Simon first came to DAWG over 9 years ago as a happy, energetic, young dog. At that time his name was “Fetch” because he was absolutely obsessed about playing ball. He was adopted by a lovely senior woman, Ms. B, who’d been searching for the perfect buddy to help [...]
Star is a 3 yr old spayed female pit bull terrier mix. She is very playful and friendly with people, but can be unpredictable with other animals. One of the DAWG volunteers has taken her under his wing to teach her manners and commands, says she is as terrific pup. (See Tom). Athletic, high energy, [...]
Spotty is a really cool dog who seems to have it all figured out. He has a very distinguished air about him. He’s calm, quiet and easy going. He has a very nice energy, is happy, friendly and loves attention but is not goofy about getting it. He loves to take walks and is excellent on [...]
Poncho is a very lovable, happy, little guy who‘s just as sweet as they come. He has a sensitive soul and can be timid & scared when first meeting strangers but will warm up very quickly. Poncho loves to be held, he‘ll climb right into your lap and cover you with kisses. He doesn’t mind [...]
Volunteer favorite, Bourbon is an absolutely delightful, friendly young boxer mix He came in with his brother Whiskey (who has since been adopted) when they were just 9 or 10 weeks old. They shared more in common with each other than just a Mommy and a Birthday. Although they are not identical twins, they were each [...]
Darling Miss Ava was a very shy, timid dog when she first came to us. Boy, has she come out of her shell! This high energy girl has actually become quite a fire-cracker – she’s now confident, happy and sassy. She absolutely loves being the center of attention. She enjoys sitting in your lap and [...]
Breezy is a very sweet, lovable dog who just hasn’t adapted very easily to life at the shelter. Her past may be a mystery but it was very evident from the very beginning that she is very lovable and eager to be with people. She was picked up as a stray in a nearby town in December of 2011. When she [...]
The first thing you notice about this lovely girl is her happy face and wagging tail. Pretty Cali is sweet, affectionate and loves to snuggle; she especially enjoys sitting very near her person, resting her head on their shoulder and nuzzling into the crook of their neck. She loves sleeping on the floor at the [...]
Dora is very slim and pretty. She has very soft, short fur that is mostly black with a small patch of white on her chest. She has beautiful big brown eyes , and long, perky ears that stand straight up like a rabbit. Dora tends to be a bit unsure and nervous when first meeting strangers. But once [...]
Little Jasper had some set backs early on. During his “new dog exam” he was diagnosed with a heart murmur but with excellent nedical care, medication, therapy, and dose of good luck it cannot be detected any more. He has been given a clean bill of health. Jasper has grown alot since he first arrived. This darling, frisky pup [...]
Maddie is a beautiful, sweet girl who LOVES to be around people. She’s very affectionate and gentle. When I first met her she immediately plopped herself in my lap and lavished in the attention I gave her. Although she was picked up as a stray, she does appear to have had some training. She walks great [...]
Jay Bird is a very bright, friendly, loving young Pittie Blend with a very nice energy. She is a slim, smaller sized girl and still has some growing to do but will always be a petite sized Pittie. Jay Bird loves people of all ages and attention of any kind. She is very affectionate and attentive. She [...]
Alice is a very sweet, social, attention loving year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She was found in the the Santa Maria River bed. She was able to put on weight and gain strength. Then a couple months ago a wonderful family decided to foster her in their home to give her more time, to learn about [...]
This darling young, white, male poodle mix is completely blind. We are told he is very friendly, great with other dogs and loves to be held. He went directly into a foster family. We are awaiting an update from his foster family. Please check back for more info.
Toby is a very nice dog who’s had a difficult beginning. He was rescued and is eager and ready for a new start in a loving, active home. He is very sweet, patient and adapts to new situations quite easily. He is very affectionate with people. He is housebroken and crate trained. Toby is very [...]
This sweet lady came to us when her former owner was unable to care for her any longer. Sandy is am experienced house pet and is patiently awaiting her second chanceat finding her “forever home”. Sweet Sandy is happy, playful and very affectionate. She is friendly, active, easy going, gentle and has a great demeanor. She [...]
Daisy is an absolutely gorgeous purebred Doberman Pinscher who’s gentle, affectionate and very people-oriented. Up until the time she came to DAWG, Daisy spent her entire life in a backyard, so everything is new to her. She became pregnant on her first heat. Her pups have all found new homes and now it’s Daisy’s turn [...]
BUZZ is a long time DAWG resident who has adapted quite nicely to his life at DAWG. “Buzzy Boy” is active, confident and will do anything for a treat! He is very handsome and extremely strong. Buzz has excellent house manners. He can be very playful and silly . Buzz bets along nicely with most [...]
Tiny is a handsome younger male pit-bull mix, with velvety golden brown fur and distinguished white markings on his chest and paws. Tiny’s mother was pregnant when she was found wandering in the desert. Tiny was born at DAWG and has spent his entire life here. Tiny grew to be a big dog who ran [...]
What can I say about Max? He is a complicated little guy who needs a special home. A very special “One in a Million” home where he can be safe, secure and well loved. Max has called DAWG home for over 3 years. He is very content and has adapted quite nicely to his routine [...]
Our “Scoutie Boy” has been at DAWG for an awfully long time. He’s a volunteer favorite and undoubtedly get’s more walks each day than any other DAWG dog. He’s got a few issues but then, don’t we all? This guy has a lot going for him, too- He’s very loyal, has excellent house manners and [...]
BRYCE is as just smart as they come. He has the “Good Dog” thing all figured out. He ‘s eager to impress you with his tricks and great manners. He’s clever, active, alert & very loyal to his person. Bryce walks beautifully on a leash. He is healthy and active. Bryce does have some protective [...]
SUNSHINE is currently under medical care but we would love to find a loving, long-term foster home for her. DAWG would take care of all medical expenses and the foster would provide a safe, happy home where she could play, relax and get lots of love and attention. Our “Sunny Girl” is super smart, incredibly affectionate [...]
This lovely border collie mix has been waiting for her forever home for way too long. BJ is SMART, eager to please, incredibly loyal, energetic and has excellent household manners. She has a beautiful, long, silky black coat. Her very favorite thing is playing in the water- especially a garden hose. It is absolutely [...]
Sweet, young Niles is somewhat shy and timid when first meeting strangers, but warms up nicely ands is very loyal and affectionate with those he trusts. Niles is very friendly with other dogs and loves to play, but he is rather protective of his food when other dogs are around . It would be best [...]