Want to adopt a pet? Here are 7 cuddly canines to adopt now in Santa Ana

Misty is 2-3 years old and weighs about 55 pounds. She is sociable and friendly with all people and her canine pals. She loves hanging out with her foster sister, Nina. Misty knows a few basic commands: sit, down, shake and she gives a pretty awesome high five!

Emmylou is 2-3 years old and weighs about 65 pounds. She's a wonderful companion, loyal and loving to no end. She is sociable with other dogs and loves to hang out with her sons, Tex and Troy (see the next two items), and their foster sister, Nina. Emmylou knows how to use a doggie door. She has a medium-high energy level and would do best in a home that can help her channel her energy in constructive ways. Emmylou was surrendered by her owner with her sons immediately after the puppies from her last litter were eight weeks old and had already been sold by her previous owners.

Troy is about a year old and weighs about 75 pounds. He is a wonderful companion, loving and affectionate with people and sociable and friendly with his canine pals. He loves to play with Tex (his brother; see item below), Emmylou (his mom; see item above) and their foster sister, Nina. Troy knows how to use a doggie door. He is adventurous and active. He would do best in a home that can help him channel his energy in constructive ways. Troy was surrendered with his brother and mom by their owner, who could no longer care for them.

Tex is about a year old and weighs about 75 pounds. He is loving and affectionate with people and sociable with other dogs. He loves to play with Troy (his brother; see the item on him above), Emmylou (his mom; see the item on her above) and Nina (their foster sister). Tex is outgoing, playful and energetic. He would do best in a home that can help him channel his energy in constructive ways. He knows how to use a doggie door. He was surrendered with his brother and mom by their owner, who could no longer care for the family.

This gal is nearly 2 years old and weighs about 50 pounds. She is sociable and energetic. She is playful with other dogs. She is shy with new people and would do best in a home without young children, as they spook her. Michelle is not an aggressive dog by any means; she's just an introvert! Once well-acquainted, she is quite cuddly and affectionate. She is house-trained and leash-trained. Her ideal home would be an active one to help channel her energy in constructive ways.

Kippie is about 3-4 years old, weighs about 7 pounds and was rescued as a stray. She is sociable with other dogs after a proper introduction. She is affectionate with her people, enjoys being a lapdog and is a very loyal companion. She has a very high energy level and needs a home that can help channel her energy in constructive ways. She is still learning to trust and cannot be in a home with children, as they make her very anxious.

Rover is 1-2 years old and weighs about 45 pounds. He is sociable and friendly with other dogs and all people. He really loves affection and will sit and snuggle patiently while you hug him. He is well-mannered, walks well on a leash and is crate-trained. Rescued as a stray, Rover was surrendered to us to find him a forever home.