Victor is a 45 pound, six-year-old terrier mix. He is a well trained, friendly dog. He was a regular at a local dog park and had lots of dog and human friends. His guardian passed away suddenly on a cross country trip and Victor spent time in a Missouri shelter while the family arranged to have him flown back to Pacific Grove for foster care and rehoming. He is a great dog who has been through a lot and would be grateful for a new forever home.

If you would like to meet Victor, fill out our online adoption application.

Jake is a 50 pound, six-year-old Border Collie. He is a well trained, friendly dog. He was a regular at a local dog park and had lots of dog and human friends. His guardian passed away suddenly on a cross country trip and Jake spent time in a Missouri shelter while the family arranged to have him flown back to Pacific Grove for foster care and rehoming. He is a great dog who has been through a lot and would be grateful for a new forever home.

If you would like to meet Jake, fill out our online adoption application.

Happy is a 20 pound, 20-year-old Lhasa Apso mix. She is a quiet dog who gets along fine with other dogs. She likes to go for walks. She went missing two years ago after her guardian passed away. She was just recently found in terrible condition just a block from her house. We have no idea where she has been the last two years and she isn't talking! She needs a loving home to lay her weary bones and be cared for and loved in her twilight months.

If you would like to meet Happy, fill out our online adoption application.

ADOPTION PENDING - this dog is on a trial adoption and may take time to finalize. Please email us, if you would like to be placed on a waiting list for this dog if the adoption does not go through.

Sweetie Maltese is an 11 pound, 3 year old Maltese mix. She is a very friendly, wiggly dog who bonds quickly to people and enjoys playing with other dogs.

Sweetie Maltese came to POMDR when her guardian passed away suddenly.

Shalom is a 5 pound, 3 year old Yorkie. He is a happy, friendly little dog who gets along great with people and other dogs. He has lots of playful energy.

Shalom came to POMDR when his guardian passed away suddenly.

If you would like to meet Shalom, fill out our online adoption application.

Leimanu is a 9 year old, 13 pound Corgi/Jack Russel Mix. She is a well mannered polite dog who gets along great with dogs and cats and enjoys meeting and getting to know new people. She enjoys going to the beach, napping, snuggling, and getting belly rubs.

Leimanu came to us after her guardian went into a nursing home.

If you would like to meet Leimanu, fill out our online adoption application.

Chase is a 30 pound, 12-year-old Dandie Dinmont terrier mix. Chase is a great dog: He loves people and really bonds with them. He LOVES other dogs and the beach! He rides just fine in a car and is very well housetrained. He did live with a cat in a previous home but will chase if a cat runs from him. He would prefer to live in a home without young children (12 and over is good) because he prefers an mellow environment and does not like to be grabbed around his tail or ears.

Chase came to us from Santa Cruz Animal Services where he was surrendered by his previous guardian.

If you would like to meet Chase, fill out our online adoption application.

Bart is a 30 pound, 9-year-old, Cocker Spaniel mix. The volunteer who took his photos described him as, "Pure love and joy; his tail doesn't stop wagging. He's very polite, always sits for pets. He is very gentle and sweet." He was a favorite at the hospital where he had his veterinary check-up, and staff said he was very well behaved.

Bart came to us from the Salinas Animal shelter when they became too crowded to hold him there any longer.

If you would like to meet Bart, fill out our online adoption application.

Maury is a 9 pound, 6 year-old Chihuahua. He is a precious combination of demure, little, wiggly and kissy. He may be slightly timid at first, but after you pick him up you'll discover that he just adores affection.

Maury arrived at the Salinas Animal Shelter as a stray and staff there loved him and noted that he always went of of his way to solicit attention from anyone who was there. When the shelter became very full, they asked us to take Maury into our program.

If you would like to meet Maury, fill out our online adoption application.

Anchewlina is a 15 pound, 5-year-old Jack Russell mix. She is a wonderfully gregarious girl who is very friendly and playful with all dogs, and very friendly with people of all sizes too. She has also lived with a cat without any issues.

Four years ago, Anchewlina suffered a horrible gunshot wound. Surgery, extensive swim therapy and laser treatments helped her recover. She is very mobile and gets around great, but experiences some incontinence due to the spinal injury. Her foster home has been taking her outside every couple of hours and she has not had any accidents in the house, even when left alone for short periods of time. She is used to staying in a crate for longer intervals.

If you would like to meet Anchewlina, fill out our online adoption application.

ADOPTION PENDING - this dog is on a trial adoption and may take time to finalize. Please email us, if you would like to be placed on a waiting list for this dog if the adoption does not go through.

Sugar is a 20 pound, 9-year-old Cavalier Spaniel mix. She is a low energy, mellow dog. She loves to go on walks and for car rides. When she's out walking, she's friendly with new dogs and is eager to sniff them. She's also friendly with the people that she meets, often assuming that they are going to stop and want to meet her. And they should, because she is very sweet and very cute. At her foster home she lives with a small dog, and they get along fine.

Sugar has a soft furry plush animal toy that she occasionally carries around and drops here and there. Sometimes she wants to play very gentle tug of war with it. But much of the time she just wants to be in the same room with her person, typically curled up asleep.

Ernie is a 6 pound, 8-year-old Chihuahua mix. He was found stray with Bert (see below). The two are obviously brothers and are very bonded to each other. Both dogs were favorites at the shelter. Ernie is a little shy, but warms up quickly and likes to be held. Because Ernie is so close to his brother Bert, we'd love to see them adopted as a pair so the brothers can stay together.

If you would like to meet Ernie, fill out our online adoption application.

Bert is a 6 pound, 8-year-old Chihuahua mix. He was found stray with Ernie (see above). The two are obviously brothers and are very bonded to each other. Both dogs were favorites at the shelter and staff describes Bert as a nice, mellow old boy who is a little shy at first, but warms up to people quickly. He likes his treats! Because Bert is so close to his brother Ernie, we'd love to see them adopted as a pair so the brothers can stay together.

If you would like to meet Bert, fill out our online adoption application.

Lita is a 6 pound, 8-year-old Min Pin/Pug mix. She is extremely affectionate with her foster mom and loves to snuggle with her at every opportunity. She's generally a mellow girl, but in the mornings she gets some puppy-like energy and darts around with excitement, then rolls over waiting for her belly rub. She loves traveling in the car, ideally (in her opinion) on her foster mom's lap. Lita is timid around new people and in new situations in general, so she would do best in a relatively quiet home where her people can gently help her overcome her fears.

If you would like to meet Lita, fill out our online adoption application.

Rosemarie is a 10 pound, 6-year-old Chihuahua mix. She's a great dog: fun, affectionate, and silly. She really loves her walks, where she gets along very nicely with most dogs she meets. Occasionally she will react to a big dog. When she's at the POMDR adoption center she likes to play with the other dogs.

Rosemarie is very friendly with people of all ages, and enjoys sitting in their laps. When not hanging out with other dogs or people, Rosemarie enjoys sleeping on the couch with her head on her favorite teddy bear. She also enjoys car rides.

If you would like to meet Rosemarie, fill out our online adoption application.

Hannah is an 18 pound, 12-year-old smooth coated Fox Terrier. She gets along very well with other dogs of all shapes and sizes, always happy to meet them and ready to play. She also loves people of all shapes and sizes. She loves fetching balls and gnawing bones. She's not energetic all the time though; she is always ready to play, and always ready to nap.

If you would like to meet Hannah, fill out our online adoption application.

Shelby is a 69 pound, 15-year-old Shepherd/Chow mix. She is mellow for most of the day and is usually happy to let new people pet her, though sometimes she isn't interested. She loves to go for walks, and should be walked a few times a day so that her arthritis doesn't get worse. When she's out on walks, she doesn't pull and she enjoys politely meeting other dogs with some sniffing and a lot of tail-wagging.

Shelby has gotten into some mischief when left alone at home, so now she stays in a crate. She whines a little about it but she's getting used to it. She just loves riding in a car, with her head out the window and her paw up on the dashboard.

If you would like to meet Shelby, fill out our online adoption application.

Allie is a 10 pound, 10-year-old Chihuahua mix. She is a sweet little love bug, though she is quite shy and tentative when first meeting new people and when in unfamiliar situations. She shares her foster home with two other small dogs, and she seems to take comfort and gain confidence when with them. She doesn't need much exercise, but she enjoys a quick walk each morning. Meeting dogs other than the two she lives with makes her nervous.

Allie is a low-key dog most of the time, content to curl up in a chair or bed and nap for much of the day. But she definitely gets excited when it's time for a walk or a meal, and she's always ready for snuggling with a person she knows well. She is used to having run of the house and hasn't caused any trouble when left alone.

If you would like to meet Allie, fill out our online adoption application.

Comet is a 6 pound, 9-year-old Chihuahua. He is a sweet, kissy, wiggly little guy. He walks very politely on leash and greets other dogs calmly. At home he gets along fine with other dogs but rarely plays with them. He can be a little timid and reserved when meeting new people or in new situations, but he warms up quickly.

Comet has free run of the house at his foster home and hasn't had any issues with being left alone. He just loves to ride in the car. He is a sweet little guy who will make someone very happy. His foster mom reports "He is very trusting of his person; he will let you do anything to him. He rolls over for belly rubs and kisses."

He orginally came to us as a stray from Salinas Animal Services and was adopted out three years ago. He was returned to us when his guardian could not care for him anymore.

If you would like to meet Comet, fill out our online adoption application.

Miss Spot is a 14-year-old Cattle Dog. She is a calm, gentle girl who likes to go on slow walks where she can sniff all the interesting smells. She will gently smell an outstretched hand, and accept some calm attention, but she can be a little worried by sudden movements. She will let other dogs sniff her, but otherwise seems indifferent to most dogs. Large active dogs can worry her.

If you would like to meet Miss Spot, fill out our online adoption application.

Micey is a 75 pound, 6-year-old Collie Mix. She had to have both her eyes removed due to glaucoma, but is doing phenomenally well without her sight. She is very friendly with everyone she meets. She's not shy at all; she always has a smile and loves to greet people. She walks well on a leash and is friendly with other dogs she meets.

Micey wants to play and be silly with the other dogs in her foster home, but she can get confused about the responses of the other dogs. So she should probably either be an only dog, or not left alone with other dogs, at least at first. She rides great in a car and does well when left in an ex-pen, though she can get barky if other dogs start barking.

If you would like to meet Micey, fill out our online adoption application.

Clifford (the Big Red Dog) is a 55 pound, 8-year-old Cattle Dog mix. He's a very friendly guy who likes other dogs, enjoying a polite sniff with the ones he meets while out walking. His foster home has another cattle dog, and the two get along great. He just loves meeting all people and getting attention. He's an active boy who might be a bit too much for small children, but he'd do great in a home with older children or active adults. He loves to play with toys, especially squeaky and/or chewable ones (he might chew on other objects like pine cones and pot holders if he's bored).

If you would like to meet Clifford, fill out our online adoption application.

Birdie is a 10 pound, 8-year-old Chihuahua mix. She gets along fine with other dogs that she meets and with the three other dogs in her foster home. She mostly ignored them at first, but now she is starting to want to play with them. She is excited to go for walks, short or long, and walks well on a leash after a short time of extra enthusiasm. She is very friendly with all the people she meets, even on first introductions. She approaches strangers easily and without apprehension.

If you would like to meet Birdie, fill out our online adoption application.

Romeo is a 12 pound, 10-year-old Rat Terrier. He is a distinguished gentleman who is very friendly and excited to meet new dogs and people. He has a medium amount of energy and likes to play with stuffed toys. He gets along well with the two cats and three other small dogs in his foster home, though he doesn't really play with them.

He is very good in the car, and very good when left alone (with access to the yard). He does not have any separation anxiety issues. He walks well on a leash and would love daily walks. He also loves nestling in a lap, and eating.

Romeo came to us from Santa Cruz Animal Services.

If you would like to meet Romeo aka Gary, fill out our online adoption application.

Bobby is an 8-year-old, 21 pound, Havanese/Terrier mix. He is a fun, super cute, energetic dog. He gets along with other dogs off leash but needs some training for meeting dogs on leash. A gentle leader is a good tool for him for walking.

Bobby had been with his former guardian since he was 8 months old. He was named after Geryfriar's Bobby and his guardian says he lived up to his name. He was a loving, faithful companion for many years, but we are finding that the stress of leaving the security of the only home he has known, has been hard for Bobby. He has been acting out in his foster homes and really needs someone who has time to provide exercise, leadership, and structure. He is an extremely smart dog and could make an amazing, trained companion in the right hands.

If you would like to meet Bobby, fill out our online adoption application.

Calypso is a 5 pound, 10-year-old Chihuahua. She is just about as sweet as they come. She's a mellow girl, with spurts of playful energy. She walks great on a leash, without pulling, and gets along well with dogs that she meets. She was born with two bad knees, but gets around just fine with her little bowed legs. She is a happy little dog who loves to meet people and especially loves to be cuddled.

If you would like to meet Calypso, fill out our online adoption application.

Sweetie is a 7 pound, 10-year-old Chihuahua mix. She has only three legs and one eye. This little girl had a hard time in the shelter. She was very frightened and shook constantly. She came into our program on Valentine's Day and has since stolen the heart of everyone who meets her. Now that's she's safe and loved, her fear is subsiding, but she is still a shy and sensitive girl who likes a soft touch and a soothing voice, and is wary of new situations. For example, she's uncertain about meeting new dogs, but she enjoys the company of dogs that she has known for a while.

If you would like to meet Sweetie, fill out our online adoption application.

Achilles aka Chauncey is a 11-year-old, 60 pound (he is about 10 pounds underweight) Black Lab mix. He is a little bit of a serious dog who has had a hard life and needs to learn the finer pleasures of being a dog.

Achilles was found with a thick chain around his neck and taken to Monterey County Animal Services. They discovered that his teeth are worn to the pulp probably from chewing on that chain for years. He was probably chained somewhere for most of his life. Achilles is going to undergo some root canal surgery to make him more comfortable.

If you would like to meet Achilles aka Chauncey, fill out our online adoption application.

Gigi is a 9 pound, 10-year-old Chihuahua mix. Gigi is a sweet, gentle, undemanding soul who is looking for a home to call her own. She will joyously welcome you home with wiggles and wags, but her favorite thing is to sit quietly in your lap or near you. Gigi is very cat friendly (not even interested) and has lived with other dogs. She rides well in the car and is house trained. She sleeps quietly through the night and looks forward to meal times. Gigi enjoys walks around the neighborhood and is great on leash. If you're looking for a sweet gentle dog, who has her perky moments too, Gigi just may be the girl for you!

Gigi came to POMDR after being surrendered to Santa Cruz County Animal Services.

If you would like to meet Gigi, fill out our online adoption application.

Baxter is a 70 pound, 15-year-old Golden Retriever/Shepherd mix. He's a good-natured, low-maintenance dog. He walks well on a leash, but doesn't need a lot of activity. He is friendly and polite with all the dogs and people that he meets, and he also gets along well with the cats in his foster home. He loves to ride in his foster parents's truck, and is quiet while riding. He is nearly deaf, so he can be startled a little more easily than other dogs. The only time his foster mom has heard him bark was a time when he was startled by another dog.

If you would like to meet Baxter, fill out our online adoption application.

Tucker is a 9-year-old, 50 pound Catahoula/Australian Shepherd Mix. He is an ultra friendly dog. He loves attention from everyone he meets, and will nudge you with his nose to get some additional petting. He is equally good with children and adults. He gets along well with other dogs he meets, including a pair of friendly pit bulls that he has been staying with.

Tucker was born with a foot deformity that made it difficult and painful for him to put weight one of his paws. The problem was not repairable and his back leg was recently amputated. He is now recovering from the surgery and learning to get by on three legs. Tucker is happy to stay in a crate, and he also does fine when left out in the house. He rides well in a car, contentedly lying down and looking out the window. He's a quiet dog who occasionally whines with excitement but rarely if ever barks.

If you would like to meet Tucker, fill out our online adoption application.

Zippy is a lively 10 year old, 40 pound Greyhound/Lab mix who has bundles of energy and doesn't at all act his age. He is happy, energetic and well socialized. He loves interacting with people and would be great around older children. He is very exuberant and can be a bit bouncy so would be best in a house with no young children. He loves other dogs and would do well with a play mate. He just loves being out and about and happily goes up to greet any person or dog he sees.

If you would like to meet Zippy, fill out our online adoption application.

Brodie is a 14 pound, 6-year-old Terrier/Chihuahua mix. He has tall legs and short fur and a funny little, endearing underbite. Brodie LOVES people! He is super sweet and puts his paws on you gently to get closer to the love. He is a great little snuggler. He enjoys being handled, and is a mellow dog much of the time, with some bouts of playful energy. He certainly does love his squeaky toys!

Brodie is a little wary when meeting other dogs, especially large ones, but does fine if introduced properly. He gets along well with a larger spaniel in his foster home. He's easy to walk on a leash; he'll try to chase the occasional squirrel but he's easy to hold back. He has experience hanging out in a crate at home and in the car. He has been quiet and well-behaved when left free in his foster home for short periods of time.

Brodie came to us from Salinas Animal Services when the shelter was full and could no longer keep him on the adoption floor.

If you would like to meet Brodie, fill out our online adoption application.

Gracie is a 25 pound, 13-year-old Cocker Spaniel. She bonds strongly to a person and wants to be near you as much as possible, looking at you with her big dark eyes and melting your heart. She loves nothing more than to be held and reassured. She is friendly in a quiet environment, but can get a little overwhelmed and vocal when there is lots of activity. Gracie gets along well with the dogs and cats in the house where she's staying, but she sometimes gets nervous when meeting new dogs. She would probably do best as an only dog, where she could get all the attention she desires.

Gracie rides well in a crate and walks well on a leash. When left at home, she sleeps peacefully. She is learning to be housetrained.

Gracie came to us from a home where she suffered severe neglect that led to ear infections and skin problems. She's doing great now and is looking for a family who likes to sit by the fire and cuddle.

If you would like to meet Gracie, fill out our online adoption application.

George is a 20 pound, 10-year-old Cocker spaniel. He's completely blind and his hearing doesn't provide much assistance. He doesn't let that get in the way; if he hears a voice, he heads out, tail wagging, bumping into things the whole way. And when he finds you he wiggles with delight! He's an up close and personal, arms around the neck, enthusiastic hugger. The guy does not hold back. He gets along well with other dogs and cats.

George is happy being crated while riding in the car. He is happy to go on a short walk if you are careful to act as his seeing-eye person, but he naturally walks slowly in unfamiliar places. He is working on his housetraining.

If you would like to meet George, fill out our online adoption application.

Chance is a 17 pound, 14-year-old terrier mix. She is a very beautiful, gentle dog with a lovely, calm nature. She likes riding in the car and is willing to go on short walks, and she especially loves to rest on soft comfortable furnishings, particularly the sofa at night where she can relax with her person and get a generous dose of cuddling. She is fine with other dogs and cats, but generally does not interact much with them.

Chance is perfectly content to be left on her own, curled up on the bed or a sofa. She does like a bully stick or other chewable treat, but isn't interested in toys. She loves gentle attention from people. All she really wants is a nice warm place to spend her golden years with people who will love her for the rest of her life.

Chance came to POMDR when her guardian's health problems made it impossible for her to continue to care for Chance. They had been together for 12 years.

If you would like to meet Chance, fill out our online adoption application.

Graham is a perfect chihuahua - he is about 6-years-old and is 5 pounds of Grade A lap-snuggler, good with other gentle dogs, good with people, happy to accompany you whereever and whenever. He does have arthritis in his neck but he doesn't let it slow him down. Take him for a walk and he proudly struts at the end of his leash. He plays with toys and runs around with the pack of dogs at his foster home; he has his favorite canine companions and can often be seen snuggling with them.

His foster mom says "Graham is very endearing and adores attention. He climbs up and wraps himself around my shoulders like a cat; he cannot ever get close enough!" If you love chihuahuaha, Graham will adore you right back.

If you would like to meet Graham, fill out our online adoption application.

Kyle is a 5 pound, 10-year-old Chihuahua mix. He loves everyone he meets. He is alert, attentive, and happy. He loves nothing more than sitting in your lap and having his tummy rubbed, but he also loves to walk very politely on his leash and meet other dogs and people. He is confident around dogs of all sizes. He just loves the four other small dogs in his foster home, and is very respectful and playful with them.

Although his veterinarians believe that Kyle is 10 years old, he acts like a dog half that age. His tail and body are always wiggling, and he loves to play, although he cannot exercise too vigorously because he has a heart murmur. He rides well in a car and has been going to work often with his foster mom, where he hangs out politely in a dog bed and isn't bothered by all the activity around him.

If you would like to meet Kyle, fill out our online adoption application.

Rhyo is a 15 pound, 10-year-old Corgi/Chihuahua mix. ("Rhyo" is pronounced "Rio" and is derived from the Greek word for light.) RECIPE FOR LOVE- you take 15 lbs of sweet dog...add a giant heart of gold...sprinkle in a happy disposition...a dash of good behavior...add in a warm snuggler and enthusiasm for balls. This is RHYO!!

Lots of other yummy ingredients in this Corgi/chi X...crate trained, good with other dogs, good with polite children, loves to go places and polite on leash. Rhyo is an athlete who is healthy and takes no medications. His foster mom says, "He's been a fabulous foster dog!"

If you would like to meet Rhyo, fill out our online adoption application.

Spirit is an 8 pound, 10-year-old Miniature Pinscher mix with the sweetest disposition. We named him Spirit because despite a neurological condition that causes him to walk clumsily, he has such an incredible spirit that doesn't let his disability slow him down. He would do best in a home without slippery floors.

Full of life, he packs quite a personality in his little body. He just can't stop wiggling his little stump of a tail. He likes to play with stuffed toys and he loves treats. He gets along well with most (but not all) dogs, though doesn't really play with them. He's very affectionate and loves to give kisses. He loves to snuggle on your lap or in a bed nearby, and follow you around to be a part of whatever is going on. He settles down when left alone, but is happiest when his friends are nearby. He loves riding in his crate in a car. He's now for the most part housetrained — he can hold it in for a long time, and will let you know when he needs to go out.

If you would like to meet Spirit, fill out our online adoption application.

Bandit is an 8 pound, 16-year-old Papillon mix. He is a mellow old guy. He gets along an 8-year-old poodle that he's staying with, but isn't interested in playing with dogs or toys. He loves going on walks, and walks well on a leash. He loves to go for car rides.

Bandit is very loving with his foster mom; he likes nothing better than to cuddle in her lap. He doesn't mind other people, especially if they give him treats, but reserves his affection for his foster mom. He'd be happiest in a home where he was rarely left alone.

Bandit came to us when his guardian lost his home.

If you would like to meet Bandit, fill out our online adoption application.

Ravi is an adorably handsome and easygoing 8 pound, 6-year-old Chihuahua mix. His name means "Sun" in Sanskrit, the language of yoga; it is a fitting name given his sunny personality, his bendy and cat-like way of moving and his soulful brown eyes. Ravi has a distinctive blond-brown coat, has a long-legged prancing gait and loves to lounge in the sun. He may be part cat! He is just as happy to be curled up with his people, or snuggled in a dog bed (in the sun is ideal.) He gets along fine with all his foster dog siblings and passed kitty testing with flying colors. He's good at meeting people who approach and introduce themselves slowly.

If you would like to meet Ravi, fill out our online adoption application.

CJ is a handsome 21 pound, 13-year-old Rat Terrier. He's a friendly, mellow dog who loves gentle attention from anyone he meets. He is neutral with other dogs; he sniffs them but doesn't try to play or dominate or otherwise interact. He really loves his daily walks and is very polite on a leash. Around the house his favorite activity is to lie outside in the sun, or near his human companions. He doesn't seem interested in playing with toys.

CJ is staying with two cats, whom he usually ignores, but he runs away if they are acting threatening. He loves going for car rides; at first he looks out the window and sniffs around, but a few minutes later he's contentedly lying down. He is housetrained, though like many small dogs with small-dog bladders he needs to be let out several times a day to be successful.

If you would like to meet CJ, fill out our online adoption application.

Nikki is a 15 pound, 11-year-old special needs Corgi Mix. She is unbelievably talented. Both eyes were removed several years ago due to glaucoma. Amazingly, she navigates as though she can see! She is fine with cats and children. She has lived with other dogs, but due to her loss of vision, she can take time to warm up to new dogs. She loves people. She is a total friendly, cuddly, happy little girl.

Nikki came to us when her people had military orders to go to Korea and had to leave her behind.

If you would like to meet Nikki, fill out our online adoption application.

Molly is a 95 pound, 9-year-old Shepherd mix. She is blind from sudden onset blindness, but she gets along very well. She is still active and strong and needs her daily exercise. She loves to go for walks and is very happy outdoors in safe places off leash, and she loves riding in the car. Molly is a sweetie who connects with people and is friendly with other dogs. She loves everyone but is probably too boisterous for smaller children. Molly's foster mom says "She's such a gentle soul. She is so happy to be part of a family."

If you would like to meet Molly, fill out our online adoption application.

Missy aka Lilac is a blind 13 pound, 10-year-old full breed Pug. She is a sweet, affectionate, cuddly dog. She is a love bug. She does prefer to be an only dog. She is well mannered and seems like she was a loved, cared-for dog at some point.

Missy came to us from the Kern County Animal Shelter after being found as a stray. She was in horrible condition covered with fleas and hundred of ticks. She came to us with two eyes that needed to be treated for glaucoma, but in November 2012 she had to have both eyes removed. (one of her photos on her picture page shows her before the operation).

If you would like to meet Missy aka Lilac, fill out our online adoption application.

Dundee is a 15 pound, 12-year-old toy Australian Shepherd mix. He is a happy, friendly, mellow dog who gets along great with people and other dogs. He is a snuggler who loves affection from everyone. He spends much of his time sleeping, preferably on a comfy bed near you. He enjoys going for slow walks where he can sniff and sniff, but he doesn't need a long walk.

Dundee lost most of his vision due to glaucoma. He needs eye drops a few times a day and he is on an inexpensive thyroid medication. He has adjusted well to life with limited sight.

If you would like to meet Dundee, fill out our online adoption application.

Chester is an 8 pound, 10-year-old Chihuahua mix. He likes going for walks and gets very attached to his caretaker. He loves to sit on his person's lap or to cuddle up in a nearby dog bed. He can be overly protective around some people and some dogs, however, and needs a person who will provide leadership.

Chester takes an inexpensive thyroid medication which he will need lifelong. He would like a loving quiet home to feel safe and loved and experience the simple joys of being a senior citizen.

Chester came to us from the Hollister Animal Shelter after coming in as a stray.

If you would like to meet Chester, fill out our online adoption application.

Mayla is a 10 pound, 7-year-old Min Pin/Chihuahua mix. She came to us when her senior guardian could no longer care for her. Not having been socialized, she was very shy and frightened at first, but has since blossomed into a playful and fun little girl in her foster home.

Mayla needs to gain the trust of new people before showing her true personality so she needs a patient adopter, who can take it slowly with her and let her blossom once again in their care.

If you would like to meet Mayla, fill out our online adoption application.

Buster is a 15 pound, 9-year-old Maltese. He has lots of positive qualities - is housebroken, is easy to walk on leash and enjoys short walks, is good with other dogs and with cats, and is very smart and quick to learn.

Buster does have a couple of quirks which put him in our Behaviorally Challenged category. He is nervous about being touched and can snap if you startle him. He is fine being petted. But simple things that we take for granted with typical dogs are difficult for him - like bathing, cleaning his eyes, pulling a burr from his fur. If he thinks you are going to try to "do" something to him, he will snap.

If you would like to meet Buster, fill out our online adoption application.

Chuck is an 18 pound, 4-year-old Spaniel mix. He has an alpha streak and can be stubborn so he needs a guardian who is comfortable establishing himself or herself as the alpha pack member. Once you do that with him in a calm assertive manner, he is putty in your hands and very sweet and loving and will roll over on his back for belly rubs. He is friendly with new people but he becomes very dedicated and loyal to his pack leader.

If you would like to meet Chuck, fill out our online adoption application.