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Drake came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. The 2-3-year-old male husky is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Drake is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs... — Updated 9/26/2023

Emily came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 3-5-year-old female American bulldog. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Emily is... — Updated 9/17/2023

This adorable guy is looking for a forever home that will allow him to love them and will get some great love back. Snoball is an adult male husky, with white and cream colors on... — Updated 8/27/2023

Lily came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately 3-5 years old and is a female Jack Russel and is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Lily is... — Updated 7/25/2023

Shay came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 2-4-year-old female schnauzer terrier mix. Shay is great with the staff and other dogs. It is unknown if... — Updated 6/11/2023

If you are looking for small dog as a new member of your family, then Cheech may be the answer to your prayers. Cheech is a small, adult, Manchester terrier mix who is bicolor,... — Updated 6/11/2023

Come out to the Shafter Animal Shelter and meet this gentleman named Beau. Beau is a young, tan, fawn and cream-colored cattle dog mix. He is a lovable guy who is also friendly,... — Updated 5/30/2023

Freya came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately 3 to 6 years old, and is a female pitbull terrier that is great with staff and other dogs. Whether Freya... — Updated 5/6/2023

The Pet of the Week for Shafter is Sage, an adult female German shepherd mix. She is friendly, affectionate, playful. Sage is also a very smart and curious dog, who will make you... — Updated 5/6/2023

Derek is a tan and black shepherd mix who is about 1½ years old. He is an adorable guy who came into the Shafter Animal Shelter a little shy. But, he is eager to learn about... — Updated 4/30/2023

Hi friends! Meet our energetic boy, Simba! Simba is a Red and White Husky and is about 2 years old. He has done well when being introduced to dogs of a similar size. Simba loves to... — Updated 4/25/2023

Jupiter came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 2-4-year-old female, Jack Russell terrier/Maltese mix. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is... — Updated 4/18/2023

Come out to the Shafter Animal Shelter and meet this loveable guy named Jordan. Jordan is a white husky mix who is about a year old. Jordan is loveable and is good with other dogs.... — Updated 4/18/2023

Come and meet this loveable guy named Hank. Hank is a brindle pit bull mix who is guessed to be about 1 year old. This sweet boy has been neutered and is now available for... — Updated 4/8/2023

Jamie came in as a stray to the Wasco Animal Shelter. She is approximately a 3-4-year-old female boxer mix. Jamie is friendly, affectionate, gentle and great with staff and and... — Updated 4/8/2023

Go out to the Shafter Animal Shelter and meet this loveable little girl named Ester. Ester is a white and brindle pit bull mix and is about 1 year old. She loves people and is... — Updated 2/20/2023

This handsome boy is named Roscoe, and he is looking for a perfect forever home. Roscoe is a black and tan German shepherd mix who is guessed to be about 2 years old and weighs... — Updated 2/13/2023

Princess came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. This husky is approximately 4 to 6 months old and is great with staff and other dogs. She is friendly, affectionate, gentle,... — Updated 1/2/2023

Come out to the Shafter Animal Shelter and meet this adorable guy named Aladdin. Aladdin is a 1-year-old German shepherd who is looking for a loving home. He is a little shy since... — Updated 1/2/2023

Donny came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is an independent and quiet 2-4-year-old male cairn terrier. He was found abandoned and is slowly warming up to staff and... — Updated 12/26/2022

Starsky came into the Wasco animal Shelter as a stray and is an approximately 2-4 years old. He's a male cane corso. He is great with staff and other dogs and can be described as... — Updated 12/20/2022

Shafter Animal Control would like local residents to meet their beautiful girl Mandy. She is a 2- year-old brindle hound mix and has shown shelter staff that she is good with other... — Updated 12/20/2022

Heidi came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is protective, brave and dignified. Heidi is a 3-5-year-old chihuahua and is great with staff and other dogs. At the time,... — Updated 12/12/2022

Patrick came in as a stray. He is friendly, gentle and playful. He is approximately a 7-month-old Shepard mix and is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Patrick is hou... — Updated 11/20/2022