Southern California and beyond
Please contact email or phone listed below each dog for these listings.
Mygo
Mygo is a 3 year old male shar pei, found stray in the Ridgecrest area. He is about 40 pounds and is super sweet according to shelter staff. This boy is worth the drive to bail him out and and add him to your family!
For more info about "Mygo the Shar Pei", contact the Ridgecrest Animal Care by email or phone at 760-499-5190.
Jumba
Jumba is a large (about 90 pounds) German Shepherd mix. He is about 5 years old, is housebroken and neutered. He is good with most other dogs (he likes the ladies!), not good with cats and would probably do best in a household with older children. (His size makes him unweildy with small children).
If you have a home and/or yard with enough room for Jumba, please contact Jody by email!
Willa
Willa is a 4 year old female shar pei/shephard (?) mix that is good with dogs and kids. She is small in stature but big on love!
When Willa was dumped in the shelter, she had no fur and hardly any meat on her bones. Clearly she was neglected and forgotten. The shelter immediately put her in isolation which meant her chances of being seen or adopted by the public were slim to none. Luckily, a volunteer was able to meet Willa and upon their first meeting, it was true love. Willa knew our volunteer was there to save her and in less than ten seconds she was curled up in her lap giving her gentle kisses.
Each visit after that was the same and we all knew this dog was something special. We knew she wanted to live. Willa is now safe and part of the Take Me Home family. In less than three days with us, her fur is already growing back and she is gaining her weight. We lovingly call Willa our little piglet, but soon her beautiful white hair will be thick and shiny and you’ll never know it was gone. Willa is a small Shar-Pei/Shephard mix and loves to take walks to show off her pretty in pink harness. Willa is dog friendly and wants to play with every dog she comes in contact with. Willa loves kids of all sizes and is so respectful and kind. She is such a sweet, loving soul and her love has no boundaries. Willa is also very forgiving and has already forgotten her past… The only thing on her mind right now is making a wonderful future with you.
To learn more about Willa, contact Take Me Home Rescue at TMHrescue@gmail.com or 310-967-4637.
Kiki
Kiki was originally rescued from the Long Beach Animal Shelter, but she needs help again... She is 10 months old, will be one year in January. This dog has a beautiful disposition and is crate and potty trained.
Unfortunatley she has had several medical problems, including two surguries on her leg to correct luxating patelas. (Kiki's owner's daughter sold candy bars door to door to raise money for the surgery!) Kiki still needs some attention and her owner is now having medical and financial problems of her own. She feels Kiki could use a new home that can provide her the love and attention she needs. Kiki has had all of her shots.
Can you help Kiki and bring her into your home as a new family member?
Contact Denise at 714 890-4384. Kiki is currently in the Stanton, CA area.
Dodger
Dodger is about one year old, and is a male Shar Pei and German Shepherd mix. He is a most handsome boy, extremely bright, and quite affectionate. I have taught him how to walk on a leash, how to sit on command, and how to wait and stay on a sit as I go through a gate first. He follows on command. He dearly loves his walks and only has to see the leash to know another adventure awaits! On our walks, I have had people in the neighborhood comment, "what a good-looking dog" or "what a well-behaved dog". I call him "Dodger" based on the Charles Dickens character, the artful Dodger, in Oliver Twist. My reason: he escaped the doggie police and doggie jail when he was a stray!
He has been introduced to my two labs on leash and he is friendly, wanting to play. He is submissive to our male, rolls over on his back, and exposes his tummy. He is also good with our cates. I have crate trained him and he likes being in the house.
He is already neutered and is ready for adoption!
For more information on Dodger, email Toni or call at (661) 393-7431.
This page lists dogs that are available through private adoptions and listings for other rescues with available dogs.
Please note that Pei People is listing these adoptable pets as a courtesy, but takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information listed and is not responsible in any way for these dogs or their adoption.
Please inquire directly with the contacts listed as to their policies, procedures and other information regarding these pets.
Links to Other Rescue Sites
North American Shar Pei Rescue (NASPR)
California Shar Pei Rescue
Merlin's Hope Chow Pei Rescue - Montreal, QB
Adopt A Chow - Los Angeles
Cocoa
Cocoa is a 3-4 month old shar pei mix puppy.
She is great with other dogs and cats (and birds!) and was found as a stray. She will be neutered and up to date on vaccines prior to adoption.
For more info on Cocoa, email Sue.
Capone
*special needs*
Capone is a 5 month old male chocolate shar pei puppy that was rescued from an LA Shelter. He was born with Hyrdacephalis (water on the brain) which has resulted in limited vision and some issues with his balance. He is a very sweet dog who is almost done learning his potty-training and likes to be active and explore his environment.
He is curious about other dogs and people but he needs to be approached slowly so that he can acclimate to his environment. He is currently taking medication but this may or may not be needed after he is re-evaluated by his doctor. He is currently living with 3 cats and 2 dogs but needs to find a permanent situation.
To learn more about Capone, please contact Toni by email or (310) 525-0339.
Yo Yo & Ling Ling
Yo Yo (male) and Ling Ling (female) are a pair of gorgeous fawn shar pei.
Ling Ling is 2 years old and more social and loves to play and give kisses. Yo Yo is 3 years old and more aloof, but follows Ling Ling's lead. Both are not barkers, crate trained, house trained and have great temperments. They were turned into the shelter by an owner that could no longer care for them.
They are both spayed/neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and ready to go home!
If you are able to adopt one or both of these beautiful dogs, please contact Carrie by email.
Rosa
Rosa is about 2 years old and is a young girl who NEVER has had the fortune of having a home of her own. Rosa was rescued from a dumpster by someone who then gave up trying to find her a home and threatened to have her put to sleep. Once you meet Rosa and her joy for life, play and people, it will break your heart to see how people have failed her in her short life.
Rosa loves to retrieve her toy, go on hikes and loves to just chew on her bone while you watch TV. She does prefer to be the top dog in the house and as such, would do best as the only dog. Please consider meeting Rosa. We are desperate to find her a loving home so she can realize what it is like to be in a home. Her original rescuer abandoned her and we stepped in to make sure she did not suffer further. Rosa would be fine in an apt or condo as long as she gets adequate walks. She is well behaved when left alone for long periods of time and not destructive at all. She would like a home with no kids so she can be the center of attention! Our trainer is also available for one on one lessons with Rosa's new adoptive family, if they are needed.
Contact Gina by email at gdj1244@yahoo.com.