Southern California and beyond
Please contact email or phone listed below each dog for these listings.
Anthony
Anthony is a 3 year old unaltered male that was found as a stray in San Diego. He was scooped out of the shelter at the last minute and is in a temporary foster home, but needs a permanent home - fast!!!
He is maybe a shar pei/german shepherd mix (but we don't really know). Super sweet and quiet, he is very tentative around new people, but warms up quickly.
Anthony is in the San Diego area. For more information on Anthony, contact Alisa by email or by phone at 760-815-3584.
Bella
My name is Bella (the Beautiful). I am a spayed female Shar Pei/Lab mix. My folks rescued me from Chula Vistawhen I was one year old. (I'm 5 years old now).
I'm very sweet and affectionate and really like playing with all my stuffed toys and balls. I invented "condo soccer" by dropping my ball when Mom's in the kitchen and she kicks it out for me. You have to get creative when you live in a condo. I would love to have room to romp because I have lots of energy. Retrieving treats from my Kong is something else I like to do.
Because my Mom's having some health issues, we're looking for another family to love and care for me. Probably best if I'm the only dog and I've never been around cats. Because I'm big (65 pounds) and strong, a family with kids 12 and older would be better.
Bella comes with 3 1-hour private training sessions with a professional trainer.
Bella is in the San Diego areaIf you are interested in meeting Bella, please email April.
Maverick and Outlaw
Maverick and Outlaw are brothers that have been together since birth. They were born in November 2002, so they are just over 7 years old. They need to be adopted together.
Currently, neither boy is neutered and they are not up to date on vaccines. They do play rough with eachother and would probably do best if they were the only animals in the house. They are very good with people (love to sniff, sniff, sniff, not big lickers!)
They are both big dogs, each around 60+ pounds. Both are heathy.
They are currently in the Lake Elsinore area. If you are interested in adoption BOTH Maverick & Outlaw, please contact Alexis by email.
Kahlua
Kahlua is a 6 year old female, with a fawn (light brown) coat. She loves her people and is great with
everyone. She is reserved but really nice. She is good with all dogs - she is currently being fostered with a small pomeranian dog. She is spayed.
For more info on Kahlua, email Joan or call 310-306-2871.
Twinkie
"Twinkie" was brought into the shelter many months ago and was in terrible condition. She was super skinny and had lost all of her coat due to a medical condition caused by outright neglect. Our rescue has had her in foster care for several months and she has made a full recovery in body and in spirit and she is now a happy, healthy girl ready for adoption!
Twinkie is a young Shar Pei Mix about 2 years old. She loves being part of the pack and is living with four other dogs in her foster home. She loves to play with her pack of friends and will use her little paws like a Boxer when she plays. She also paws at the ground like a bull when she invites her four legged friends to play with her! Twinkie loves her human friends too although she can be very timid at first. We suspect that she did not get a lot of people-love before we found her and so she is super shy upon first introduction. She is very affectionate once she gets to know you. Twinkie is crate trained and likes to sleep in her crate but also loves to greet her family in the morning with "stretch & roll routines" on the floor. She is very entertaining to watch!
Twinkie is spayed, housebroken, micro chipped and up to date on all her shots. She is a lovely dog hoping to find a family that will show her the love and care she so deserves!
Please contact Sue at The Dog Squad Rescue (760) 815-7978 or by email if you are interested in adopting Twinkie.
Monty
Hi! Meet “Monty”, a 5 month old male shar pei mix! We rescued adorable little Monty from being euthanized at the Lancaster shelter. The only reason they were going to euthanize him is because they are overcrowded and were out of room at the shelter. But Monty is safe now, and is being fostered in a private home. All he needs now is for a kind person or family to adopt him.
Monty is NOT a big dog....he only weighs about 35 lbs, and will probably not be much bigger than 45 lbs once he's done growing. He is obviously a Shar Pei mix, but we are not sure what he is mixed with. Monty is young - he is only about 5 months old. He is VERY, VERY sweet! He is a very happy dog. His tail is always wagging. He is very outgoing, and is even friendly with strangers. He's great with kids, too. Monty has plenty of your typical puppy energy. He LOVES to play! (especially "fetch", with the tennis ball - he can do that all day long.) But in addition to being playful, Monty is also very affectionate. He loves to be in your lap. and give you lots of kisses! He is a sweet, funny litttle guy, and has a ton of personality.
When it comes to other dogs, he is AWESOME with dogs that he knows. He plays very nicely with them and loves to lay down next to them. Once a dog is his buddy, then that dog will be his buddy for life. However, he is not good with dogs that he doesn't know, therefore he would not make a good candidate for places like the dog park.
Monty is neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. There is a $125 adoption fee.
Here is a link to Monty's you tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSF41D7iN8w
If interested in Monty, please contact HeroesK9Rescue@aol.com and we will send you a short adoption application.
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
Ebony
Ebony is a beautiful staffie/shar pei mix gal who has spent 5 months recovering from an injury last year. She was found on the side of the road, probably hit by a car, with a broken leg. A lovely woman scooped her up, rushed her to the vet.
What her life was before the accident is difficult to tell. A few things we did discover: She is totally house trained, completely affectionate and wants nothing more than to give love to everyone she meets.
Ebony is a strong energetic dog, with a sweet personality and lots of love to give. She is totally physically recovered. More importantly, she has charmed everyone who meets her. To help her find that perfect home, we have her in training. She is learning all her commands, both off and on leash. Soon, she is going to be a perfectly trained, attentive, loving and obedience trained dog! A real win! And her trainers guarantee her training, a lifetime guarantee.
Her trainers believe she is best suited for a home that understands her energy and her strength. She is a strong dog! She absolutely loves people, is gentle and sweet with all people, But she can be a bit too overpowering for other dogs. So a home with out another dog is probably best for her.
To meet Ebony, contact the Lange Foundation in Los Angeles at 310-473-5585 or by email.
Niko
Niko is just shy of 2 years old, and we think he is a male boxer/shar pei mix. He was adopted by a family and was raised with little children but was mostly kept outdoors. He is up to date on all shots. Because of family circumstances, we cannot keep him. He is currently being boarded at our local vet until we can get him adopted. He is a friendly dog but did have a bit of an issue with a Boston Terrier male in the house and showed some aggression towards him around food and treats. He has been house trained and is excellent with commands, he is able to go for walks and will stay on command and walk right beside the walker. He went through training at pet smart and can sit, stay, down, and does not bark much.
Niko comes with an indoor/outdoor crate, bowls and toys and food.
Jumba
Jumba is a large (about 90 pounds) German Shepherd mix. He is about 6 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!
Kiki
Kiki was originally rescued from the Long Beach Animal Shelter, but she needs help again... She is just under two years old (she will be two in January 2010). 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 or by email. Kiki is currently in the Stanton, CA area.
Outlaw
My name is Outlaw. I’m a 2 year old male Sharpei/Ridgeback mix. I love tug of war with my rope, playing with a ball and just being loved. I have my shots, and I am neutered, and I am micro-chipped. At the age of 2 months I was thrown over the fence of where I live right now As you can see I wasn’t in the best of shape (picture in upper right). Mom and Dad took me in and got me well and I am now healthy and I’m looking for a home where I can be number one dog.
I get along good with female dogs but with other males dogs I want to be the leader. I’m loving and enjoy being scratched on my back and chest, but it might take some time for me to get to know you so please give me a chance. I’m smart, and learn quickly. I know sit, stay, where do you belong, lay down, get in your bed, bye-bye, go potty, and get a drink.
I need a home where there is just me and somebody to love me. I’ve been trained to use a doggie door, and spend my days outside in the shade in the summer time and when it’s cold I can go into the garage and be sheltered. At night I sleep inside in my bed with doggie door access to the backyard. I normally eat at 5:30, and I have a built in alarm that will tell you when it is close to that time. Because I was so starved I tend to gobble my food, so Mom feeds me a little at a time by letting me eat a little and then telling me to wait and then letting me eat some more. I get a “treat” in the morning before I go out and then at night before I go to bed. I come with my own bed and bowl. Oh yeah, kitty’s are for chasing!
Outlaw is in the California City area. Please contact Anne by email or (760) 514-8378.
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.