Temecula Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Rupert, Herc, Thomas & More

Do you want to add a new member to your family and give back to the Temecula community at the same time? Perhaps it's time to adopt a pet! Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many shelters in and around Temecula are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home in California — and many are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for your new fur child is at Feline Underground Rescue, where Thomas the cat 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 appropriate homes.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, meet Rupert, a Catahoula Leopard Dog 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.

Rupert

  • Name: Rupert

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Freedom Rescue Inc, Temecula, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Catahoula Leopard Dog Cattle Dog Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "What can we say about this amazing gentle boy? He came to us injured with bite wounds from being attacked(?)..." Learn more


Herc

  • Name: Herc

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Freedom Rescue Inc, Temecula, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Meet Herc! This valiant sweet sweet boy came to us in way of Tijuana Mexico. Swooped up from the streets,..." Learn more


Thomas

  • Name: Thomas

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Feline Underground Rescue, 30724 Benton Road, Winchester, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "My brother Gerald and I are extra close, a bonded pair, and need to be adopted together. We are seven..." Learn more


Gerald

  • Name: Gerald

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Feline Underground Rescue, 30724 Benton Road, Winchester, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "My brother Thomas and I are extra close, a bonded pair, and need to be adopted together. We are 7..." Learn more


Tuco & Blondie

  • Name: Tuco & 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: "Tuco (Black/White) and Blondie (Tan/White) are 5 year old brothers who would love to find a home together. They were..." Learn more


Saber

  • Name: Saber

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Angels Of Rawley Foundation, Fallbrook, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Husky

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Saber was an owner surender because they did not have time for a puppy! Saber is 5 months young and..." Learn more


Lila

  • Name: Lila

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix

  • Description: "I DON'T DO WELL WITH SMALL DOGS. IF YOU HAVE A LARGE DOG IN THE HOME, PLEASE BRING THEM DOWN..." Learn more


Ozzy

  • Name: Ozzy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Buddha

  • Name: Buddha

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "PER PREVIOUS OWNER: FRIENDLY, SLEEPS INSIDE, DOG FRIENDLY AND GOOD WITH KIDS. VERY HAPPY DOG NOTES FROM THE DOG WALKERS:..." Learn more


Captain

  • Name: Captain

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Prince

  • Name: Prince

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "FRIENDLY DOG, BUT CAN BE AN ESCAPE ARTIST - NEEDS A SECURE YARD" Learn more


Roxy

  • Name: Roxy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

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Tommi

  • Name: Tommi

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Boxer

  • Description: "PER PREVIOUS OWNER: TOMMI IS SUPER PEOPLE FRIENDLY AND LOVES TO CUDDLE. SHE IS SUPER SWEET WITH OTHER DOGS HER..." Learn more


Scottie

  • Name: Scottie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Australian Shepherd

  • Description: "PER PREVIOUS OWNER: HE IS AMAZING WITH KIDS, THE PERFECT INDOOR DOG, KNOWS SIT & STAY, AND IS SUPER AFFECIONATE...." Learn more


Lu

  • Name: Lu

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix

  • Description: "PER PREVIOUS OWNER: LU HAS ONLY BEEN AROUND 2 OTHER DOGS AND DID GREAT WITH THEM. HE'S A NICE BOY." Learn more


Max

  • Name: Max

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd

  • Description: "PER PREVIOUS OWNER: MAX IS REALLY LOVING AND PLAYFULL. HE THINKS HE'S A LAP DOG. HE HAS SEPERATION ANXIETY. PER..." Learn more


Dixie

  • Name: Dixie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair

  • Learn more


Francis

  • Name: Francis

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more


Butch

  • Name: Butch

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Learn more


Cookie

  • Name: Cookie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua Mixed Breed Mix

  • Description: "PER PREVIOUS OWNER: LOVES TO BE IN YOUR LAP, ** BONDED WITH 376505 ** IF A DOOR OR GATE IS..." Learn more


Dora

  • Name: Dora

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Animal Friends Of The Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Yorkshire Terrier Mixed Breed Mix

  • Description: "PER PREVIOUS OWNER: LOVES TO BE IN YOUR LAP, ** BONDED WITH 77306 ** IF A DOOR OR GATE IS..." Learn more


Luna

  • Name: Luna

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: All Paws K9 Rescue, Winchester, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Shepherd Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Luna is around 10 weeks old. Her mom looks like a Pit/ Shepherd mix around 40 pounds but dad is..." Learn more


Eclipse

  • Name: Eclipse

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: All Paws K9 Rescue, Winchester, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Eclipse is around 10 weeks old. Her mom looks like a Pit/ Shepherd mix around 40 pounds but dad is..." Learn more


OREO SCDRRANCHOPAWS

  • Name: OREO SCDRRANCHOPAWS

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: All Paws K9 Rescue, Winchester, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Tuxedo

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Oreo is about 1 yr.old. friendly loving. Playful. He is a sweet boy" Learn more


Twilight

  • Name: Twilight

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: All Paws K9 Rescue, Winchester, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Shepherd Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Twilight is around 10 weeks old. Her mom looks like a Pit/ Shepherd mix around 40 pounds but dad is..." Learn more


Tara

  • Name: Tara

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: All Paws K9 Rescue, Winchester, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Tara is 3 years young and very well trained and absolutely loves the outdoors!" Learn more


Sprite

  • Name: Sprite

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: All Paws K9 Rescue, Winchester, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Shepherd Mix

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Sprite is around 10 weeks old. Her mom looks like a Pit/ Shepherd mix around 40 pounds. Sprite is shy..." Learn more


Shasta

  • Name: Shasta

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: All Paws K9 Rescue, Winchester, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Husky

  • Description: "Shasta is a sweet boy who was sadly dumped at his dog walker by his previous owners. And then the..." Learn more


TIMOTHY

  • Name: TIMOTHY

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Southern Star Animal Rescue, Winchester, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "TIMOTHY is 2 yrs old and 11 lbs....Timothy is a sweet, loving and playful little boy that is good..." Learn more


Neko 2805

  • Name: Neko 2805

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Love Your Feral Felines, PO box 1333, Bonsall, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Neko had a rough start, We don't know much about his previous history but boy has he come a long..." Learn more


Baxter

  • Name: Baxter

  • Species: Rabbit

  • Location: Kribs For Kritters, Lake Elsinore, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Bunny Rabbit

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Adorable Baxter was rescued from running loose in a residential neighborhood in Compton, California on January 16, 2021. Neighbors report..." Learn more


Gunther

  • Name: Gunther

  • Species: Rabbit

  • Location: Kribs For Kritters, Lake Elsinore, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Bunny Rabbit

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Gunther was rescued from running loose in a residential neighborhood in Compton, California on January 16, 2021. Neighbors report that..." Learn more


Nitro

  • Name: Nitro

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Woof Gang Rehab And Rescue, Menifee, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog Pomsky Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Nitro is a very ball-motivated, agile, and energetic working dog! She will only be adopted into a sport-dog home! She..." Learn more


Dipstick

  • Name: Dipstick

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Woof Gang Rehab And Rescue, Menifee, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Dipstick is a fun, extremely goofy, extremely affectionate lover boy! And yes, he is cross-eyed! but it does not slow..." Learn more


Torque

  • Name: Torque

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Woof Gang Rehab And Rescue, Menifee, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Siberian Husky Mix

  • Description: "PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.1. do not call us or text us or email us...." Learn more


Daytona

  • Name: Daytona

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Woof Gang Rehab And Rescue, Menifee, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Siberian Husky Mix

  • Description: "PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.1. do not call us or text us or email us...." Learn more


Peach

  • Name: Peach

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter, Area 25 Building 25132, Camp Pendleton, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Peach a big boy who loves attention. He is about 10 months old and full of energy. Peach can be..." Learn more


Alfie

  • Name: Alfie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Spot Saving Pets One At A Time, P.O. Box 388, San Luis Rey, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Alfie is a big, blue- eyed, beautiful juvenile kitty.Through no fault of his own, Alfie was returned after being..." Learn more


POP

  • Name: POP

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Spot Saving Pets One At A Time, P.O. Box 388, San Luis Rey, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mastiff Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "AVAILABLE FOR A LOVING FAMILY!Pop, a stunning 5 month old, 30 lb male Mastiff/Staffordshire Terrier mix, is ready to..." Learn more


Henry

  • Name: Henry

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: A Passion For Paws Rescue Inc Dot, 28930 Ellis Ave, Romoland, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Alaskan Malamute German Shepherd Dog Mix

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to maintain social distancing requirements, appointments are required. Please EMAIL apassionforpaws@gmail.com and wait for..." Learn more


Laika

  • Name: Laika

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s good with kids and dogs pls any question call me or text me at 760)814-5470" Learn more


Lili

  • Name: Lili

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s very sweet pls any question call me or text me at 7608145470" Learn more


Carlos

  • Name: Carlos

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "He looks love pls any question call me or text me at 760)8145470" Learn more


Betsy

  • Name: Betsy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She only look for a family give to her love pls any question call me or text me at 760)814-54-70" Learn more


Bengy

  • Name: Bengy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "He’s little shy but he love walks and play pls any question call me or text me at 760-8145470" Learn more


Marget

  • Name: Marget

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s very sweet pls any question call me or text me at 760)814-54-70" Learn more


Chiqui

  • Name: Chiqui

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s a sweet baby look for a family love pls any question call me or text me at 760)814/5470" Learn more


Mora

  • Name: Mora

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Corgi

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s very cam and sweet pls any question call me or text me at 760/814/5470" Learn more


Abby

  • Name: Abby

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s very sweet puppy pls any question call me or text me at 760-814 54-70" Learn more


Luna

  • Name: Luna

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s very sweet girl pls any question call me or text me at 760-814-54-70" Learn more


Ada

  • Name: Ada

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s very sweet pls any question call me or text me at 760-814-54-70" Learn more


Belen

  • Name: Belen

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s love kids and people and dogs pls any question call me or text me at 760)814-5470" Learn more


Linda

  • Name: Linda

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Chihuahua

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s so sweet pls any question call me at 760) 814-54-70" Learn more


Darling

  • Name: Darling

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Chihuahua

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s very sweet pls any question call me or text me at 760-814-5470" Learn more


Willie

  • Name: Willie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: 4 The Love Of Dogs, OCEANSIDE, CA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "She’s very sweet and smart pls any question call me or text me at 760-814-5470" Learn more


This article originally appeared on the Temecula Patch