Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week At Temecula Area Shelters
Do you want to add to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter! During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to place pets with families.
Across California, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — many of whom are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for an adorable new fur child is at Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, where Zeus the dog is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes.
Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, meet Diablo, an Akita mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.
Diablo
Name: Diablo
Species: Dog
Location: Animals Need U Rescue, Temecula, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Akita Belgian Shepherd / Malinois Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "He came in to us on the 2nd of Jan. He was given to a kid and parents told him..." Learn more
Cooper
Name: Cooper
Species: Dog
Location: Domino Effect Animal Rescue, Temecula, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Maltese Terrier Mix
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "Cooper is an adorable 4 year old, 15 lbs Maltese/Terrier mix. She (yes, Cooper is a girl) was turned in..." Learn more
Zeus
Name: Zeus
Species: Dog
Location: Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Temecula, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Miniature Pinscher
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Zeus is 12 years young and weighs about 10 lbs. You would never know he was 12 when you meet..." Learn more
Athena
Name: Athena
Species: Dog
Location: Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Temecula, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Oh my ears!! Athena is a gorgeous 3 month old Am Staff who is just full of character. She's your..." Learn more
Deja
Name: Deja
Species: Cat
Location: Feline Underground Rescue, 30724 Benton Road, Winchester, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: "Seven months old, Deja is an absolute sweetheart! She is much more attached to people than other cats so would..." Learn more
Dasher
Name: Dasher
Species: Dog
Location: Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Murrieta, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Description: "NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR: THE REINDEER GANG!!These "Reindeers" came to us late December 2020 as owner surrenders from our..." Learn more
Prancer
Name: Prancer
Species: Dog
Location: Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Murrieta, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Description: "NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR: THE REINDEER GANG!!These "Reindeers" came to us late December 2020 as owner surrenders from our..." Learn more
Blitzen
Name: Blitzen
Species: Dog
Location: Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Murrieta, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Description: "NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR: THE REINDEER GANG!!These "Reindeers" came to us late December 2020 as owner surrenders from our..." Learn more
Ahsoka
Name: Ahsoka
Species: Dog
Location: Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Murrieta, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Hound
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Ahsoka is a part of our Star Wars: The Clone Wars litter and is the last of her siblings. She..." Learn more
Tuco
Name: Tuco
Species: Dog
Location: Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Murrieta, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Tuco has a brother named Blondie who we would love to find their forever home together. They are 5 years..." Learn more
Blondie
Name: Blondie
Species: Dog
Location: Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Murrieta, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Blondie has a brother named Tuco who we would love to find their forever home together. They are 5 years..." Learn more
Orion
Name: Orion
Species: Dog
Location: Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Murrieta, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Chiweenie
Description: "LOCAL HOME ONLY - Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, Fallbrook, etcThis boy was born BLIND or was at least born..." Learn more
Punkin
Name: Punkin
Species: Dog
Location: Angels Of Rawley Foundation, Fallbrook, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Patterdale Terrier / Fell Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids
Description: "POCKET PITTY ALERT Punkin is approximately 8 months young. She is approximately 25-30 lbs. Punkin is a very happy little..." Learn more
Gisela
Name: Gisela
Species: Dog
Location: Angels Of Rawley Foundation, Fallbrook, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Gisela was an owner surrender by a family member who brought her home from the shelter without parent approval.Gisela..." Learn more
Touka
Name: Touka
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, German Shepherd Dog
Runt
Name: Runt
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
Description: "PER PREVIOUS OWNER: RUNT IS REALLY GOOD WITH KIDS, VERY FRIENDLY, WILL FOLLOW YOU EVERYWHERE, CUDDLE BUG. HE DOESN'T REALLY..." Learn more
Jones
Name: Jones
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Choo Choo
Name: Choo Choo
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "I AM A VERY SWEET GIRL WHO IS DEAF" Learn more
Toulouse
Name: Toulouse
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Jasiri
Name: Jasiri
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Rhodesian Ridgeback
Description: "PER PREVIOUS OWNER: GOOD WITH KIDS 13 AND UP, IN GENERAL WITH PEOPLE. MAINLY OUTSIDE BUT WILL COME IN AT..." Learn more
O'malley
Name: O'malley
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Raz
Name: Raz
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: "*** MAY BE DOG SELECTIVE *** PER PREVIOUS OWNER: RAZ IS A LOVING DOG. HE IS GOOD WITH KIDS AND..." Learn more
Buzz
Name: Buzz
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Serina
Name: Serina
Species: Dog
Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Husky
Description: "* SHELTER NAMED PER PREVIOUS OWNER: SHOULD BE THE ONLY DOG CAN BE DOG SELECTIVE. *** NO FARM ANIMALS ***..." Learn more
Tennessee
Name: Tennessee
Species: Dog
Location: All Paws K9 Rescue, Winchester, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "These guys were rescued off the streets of TJ. Unlike most our Tj dogs they came to us with one..." Learn more
Whiskey
Name: Whiskey
Species: Dog
Location: All Paws K9 Rescue, Winchester, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "These guys were rescued off the streets of TJ. Unlike most our Tj dogs they came to us with one..." Learn more
Jackie
Name: Jackie
Species: Dog
Location: All Paws K9 Rescue, Winchester, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "This is Jackie another super sweet but had a rough start in life. Rescued of the streets of Tj and..." Learn more
Anna
Name: Anna
Species: Dog
Location: Shadow Husky Rescue Inc, Menifee, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Siberian Husky
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "All medical done, Spayed, Shots, chipped.Yes, cat friendly. The video I attached shows her trying to play with one..." Learn more
Nikki
Name: Nikki
Species: Dog
Location: Shadow Husky Rescue Inc, Menifee, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Siberian Husky
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Nikki is two years old , spayed , has had her vaccines, and is energetic! She loves kids snd other..." Learn more
Nanook
Name: Nanook
Species: Dog
Location: Shadow Husky Rescue Inc, Menifee, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Siberian Husky
Good With: Kids and dogs
Schroeder 2747
Name: Schroeder 2747
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Schroeder would do best in a home where he would get most if not all of the attention. He is..." Learn more
Winchester 2768
Name: Winchester 2768
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Primary Color: Brown Tabby Age: 0yrs 4mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more
Titus 2761
Name: Titus 2761
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Titus is a perfect cat. He is very chill and relaxed, but when it is playtime, he loves to go..." Learn more
Gretchen 2679
Name: Gretchen 2679
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Gretchen takes a minute to warm up to you, but it doesn't take long for her to win over your..." Learn more
Regina 2677
Name: Regina 2677
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Regina loves to explore! She is always looking for new adventures. She is beyond sweet and loves to play! Primary..." Learn more
Aaron 2676
Name: Aaron 2676
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Aaron was the smallest out of the bunch. He quickly outgrew his sisters. He has such a sweet and playful..." Learn more
Karen 2678
Name: Karen 2678
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Karen is an amazing cuddle buddy! She loves to play, but always comes back to your lap for a nap!..." Learn more
Jubilee 2620
Name: Jubilee 2620
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Jubilee is a pretty petite tabby who loves to have a conversation. She loves treats and will be your best..." Learn more
Indigo 2719
Name: Indigo 2719
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Indigo will walk around the house with her tail high, and as soon as she see's you there's an instant..." Learn more
Missy 2771
Name: Missy 2771
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Missy is the sweetest little girl. She loves to be pet while she eats. Missy will snuggle up to your..." Learn more
Emma 2778
Name: Emma 2778
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Emma LOVES to play with her toys and is very independent. Loves food and loves to sleep in bed with..." Learn more
Tanzanite 2716
Name: Tanzanite 2716
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Tanzanite is an adorable, curious kitten. We can't stop talking about her sweet face, and you might not either! She'll..." Learn more
Aflac 2756
Name: Aflac 2756
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Aflac is a very sweet and playful cat though he can sometimes be fearful of loud noises. Once he is..." Learn more
Archer 2687
Name: Archer 2687
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Archie is a very playful kitten! He loves running and jumping with his kitty companions and especially loves playing with..." Learn more
Croissant 2769
Name: Croissant 2769
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "Meet Croissant! This boy is the biggest sweetheart you will ever meet and enjoys snuggling up near your face. He..." Learn more
Maize 2652
Name: Maize 2652
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "This spunky moustache kitten will do great in a household with another cat or on her own. She loves to..." Learn more
Matzah Ball 2653
Name: Matzah Ball 2653
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "This sassy gray kitten will do best in a home with another kitty. Matzah Ball loves to be on your..." Learn more
Maple 2654
Name: Maple 2654
Species: Cat
Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: "This sweet kitten will make biscuits on your lap all day if you let her. She will jump down and..." Learn more
Duffy
Name: Duffy
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kribs For Kritters, Lake Elsinore, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Bunny Rabbit
Description: "Duffy was born October 22, 2020. His mommy was rescued from a mobile home park just a few days prior..." Learn more
McDreamy
Name: McDreamy
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kribs For Kritters, Lake Elsinore, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Bunny Rabbit
Description: "McDreamy was one of eighteen homeless, innocent rabbits rescued from running amok in a mobile home park in Riverside, California...." Learn more
Trinity
Name: Trinity
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kribs For Kritters, Lake Elsinore, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Lionhead Hotot Mix
Description: "Trinity was born October 22, 2020. Her mommy was rescued from a mobile home park just a few days prior..." Learn more
Blink
Name: Blink
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kribs For Kritters, Lake Elsinore, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Hotot
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: "Blink (aka Blinker Boy)Blink was one of eighteen homeless, innocent rabbits rescued from running amok in a mobile home..." Learn more
Noelle
Name: Noelle
Species: Rabbit
Location: Kribs For Kritters, Lake Elsinore, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Harlequin
Description: "Noelle was one of eighteen rabbits rescued from an Inland Empire park. She was rescued on December 10, 2020.She..." Learn more
Winston
Name: Winston
Species: Dog
Location: Second Chance Cocker Rescue, Romoland, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Cocker Spaniel
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Meet Winston! He is a sweet soul with a sensitive tummy. He is on a prescription diet and daily meds..." Learn more
Ruffles
Name: Ruffles
Species: Dog
Location: Second Chance Cocker Rescue, Romoland, CA
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Cocker Spaniel
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: "Ruffles is a love muffin. He has had a hard life. He came in with cement burns, crusty with fleas..." Learn more
This article originally appeared on the Temecula Patch
