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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in La Quinta, California. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Leia's adoption status with email updates.
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Leia

German Shepherd Dog Collie

Female, Senior
La Quinta, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Leia has been a part of our family for over 7 years and we love her so much. I have never considered giving Leia up in the past, but we now have a 10 month old son who is walking. We have to keep Leia gated in the front of the house by herself because she will growl at him anytime he comes close to her or even walks in her direction. It's not fair to Leia to be kept quarantined away from us by herself. Also, it makes me extremely uncomfortable not knowing what would happen if she got to him when we weren't looking or paying attention for one second. We have dealt with Leia having some temperamental issues in the past, she has a tendency to show her teeth randomly but especially around her food area, and her acting aggressively toward dogs she doesn't know. Unfortunately, we have to prioritize the safety of our son at this point as difficult as it is. We are prepared to keep her as long as it takes to find her the perfect second home.

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Snickers

Beagle Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
La Quinta, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We adopted Snicker around Halloween, 2019 from the local shelter. We were told they knew nothing about her, they picked her up wandering the desert. She was neutered at the shelter before we adopted. It has been around 5 months and we realize now that she needs more attention then we can provide for her, as we both work full time. When adopted, the shelter estimated her at around 1.5 yes, but we think that she was younger. She is a chewer, but really only chews her toys and bones, sometimes she will chew something small such as a pen, a lid, etc. but she doesn’t seem to seek out things to chew. She hasn’t ruined any furniture. She does dig, but has been directed to an area and seems to keep to that when directed. She appears very timid to stern voice, so I am unsure if she was punished by someone before us. I did take her to pet training at pet smart. She learned fast, but the training hasn’t stuck, more to my inconsisteny. Happy, playful, very loving. Needs room to run and jump.

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Hank

Dachshund Beagle

Male, Young
La Quinta, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We have been fostering Hank for two years. He is a mixed breed. He is very active and has an amazing sense of smell. I think he would be very trainable but we are unable to speed the time with him. We have had our challenges and are fearful of his behavior with other dogs. We have had good experiences when encountering other dogs on our walks but we feel that he has fear-based anxiety. We are very social in our home. We tell our guests to ignore him and do no reach out and pet him. He is very moody in the evening.... but he needs to be close to you. He sleeps under the covers in our bed...I guess that's a Dauschund trait. He loves to burrow. He is adorable, cute and cocks his head as if he is listening to every word you say. We need to find a loving master for him who will work with him and hopefully conquer some of his issues. Hank was scheduled to be put down, we had no history on him at all.

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Chico

Miniature Pinscher

Male, 15 yrs 4 mos
Palm Desert, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Chico is a 9 yr. old Min Pin Mix. Although he is an older dog, he loves to play and he acts like a big puppy. He loves other dogs especially ones bigger than him. If you have another dog that needs a companion Chico is ready to be a best friend.

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Moana

Bull Terrier

Female, 10 yrs 4 mos
Palm Desert, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Moana is a 4 yr old female bull terrier She loves to play with toys, especially any kind of ball She would love all your attention so she would love to be an only child. Moana needs a big yard or daily walks

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Kalani

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Palm Desert, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention,
Story
Kalani is a 2yr old pitbull mixes. She is absolutely lovable and sweet. She was born with a birth defect that affected her nose and lip, but in no way,shape or form does that affect all the kisses she has to give.

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Dog shelters and rescues in La Quinta, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in La Quinta, California. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Maple Blossoms Pet Rescues & Adoptions

La Quinta, CA 92253

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Animal Care Center of Indio

45-355 Van Buren Street, Indio, CA 92201

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pretty Good Cat, ResQ

Palm desert, CA 92211

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Happy Days Animal Haven, Inc.

40-004 Cook Street, Suite 3, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Pugs N Roses - Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA 92211

Pet Types: dogs

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California Paws Rescue

73650 Dinah Shore Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Society's Outkasts Animal Rescue

Palm Desert, CA 92260

Pet Types: dogs

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loco's hideaway

44591 San Rafael Suite G, palm desert, CA 92260

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Loving All Animals

83496 Ave 51, Coachella, CA 92236

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Furry Angel Foundation

72-877 Dinah Shore Drive Suite 103, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
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