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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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