If you are from out of the area, call the shelter at (916) 782-SPCA (7722) or (530) 885-PETS (7387) and give a staff member the animal number from the website along with the description/breed of the dog.  The staff person can look up the number and let you know if the dog is still in the shelter, before you make the drive to visit.

Comcast's Pet Adoptions ON DEMAND. You can view our animals available for adoption on Comcast's Pet Adoptions ON DEMAND.  If you already have Comcast Digital Cable, you have free access to ON DEMAND. To see an animal tune into Channel 1, select "Get Local", select "Pet Adoptions", then "Placer SPCA.”  Animals for adoption are listed by category. Cats, Dogs (Large/Medium), Dogs (Medium/Small).  For more information about ON DEMAND call 1-800-COMCAST.

Agility All Stars!  At the Placer SPCA we do our best to keep our animals happy and healthy. We take pride in our programs, which encourage the best possible match between adopters and family companions. We consistently receive requests from potential adopters for dogs with training. Since many of the dogs we receive are young and energetic, and often untrained, we developed a program that combines obedience and agility training. The "Placer SPCA All Stars" is a program that helps alleviates stress, boredom and depression while increasing our dogs’ chances of adoptability.

Name: McGuire Breed: Pitbull Mix Sex: Male Description: If you like the rugged, handsome outdoorsy type, then McGuire might be your perfect match. He is energetic and strong but very loving and affectionate as well. He prefers spending time with his people friends rather than other canines. McGuire shows great talent on the agility course here at the shelter and is looking for pet parents willing to work and train with him. He already has good leash manners and is working on basic commands. He would do best as the only pet in the family and with children at least 10 years old. Patiently he is waiting for his forever home where he will be able to live inside and be part of the family. Age: 1 yr 6 mos Number: 4118828 Name: Titan Breed: American Bull Dog Mix Sex: Male Description: Hi, I’m Titan, a very energetic, outgoing and sweet boy. I’m a special needs dog, because my ears don’t work at all. I am deaf, but I respond to certain signs and am ready to learn more. Because of my handicap, I’m looking for experienced pet parents able to work with me. Children in my forever home should be at least 13 years old and I would appreciate being the only pet in the family. Do you think you would like to include me in your family? (Potential adopters will be counseled by staff). Age: 5-6 yrs Number: 4260572 Name: Ren Breed: Akita Mix Sex: Male Description: Ren is a handsome, sweet and friendly man. He enjoys attention, has good leash manners and prefers his people friends rather than other canines. He is looking for a home without any other dogs or cats. Having his positive training continued is recommended. He prefers gentle handling and would do best in a quiet home with older children, at least 15 years old. Pay Ren a visit, he will be happy to see you. Age: 6 yrs Number: 4333471 Name: Samantha Breed: Pitbull Mix Sex: Female Description: Samantha is a lovable, sweet and personable young girl who loves attention. She can be nervous at times and would benefit from lots of socialization. She is looking for pet parents who will continue her positive training and are willing to spend lots of time with her. She would do best living inside with the family. Children in her new forever home should be at least 13 years old and she prefers to be the only pet. Stop by and meet Samantha. Age: 1 yr Number: 4547172 Name: Lacey Breed: Pitbull Mix Sex: Female Description: Lacey is a sweet, adorable girl who can be somewhat independent at times, but loves attention. She would benefit from plenty of socialization and having her positive training continued. This lovable girl already knows how to sit and come and is working on her leash manners. Lacey would do best with experienced pet parents and children at least 12 years old. She should be the only pet in her forever home. Would you like Lacey to share your home with you? Age: 1 yr 6 mos Number: 4359535 Name: Mia Breed: Pitbull Mix Sex: Female Description: Mia is an energetic and sweet young girl who loves attention. She can be shy and timid but with plenty of socialization she soon will gain more confidence. She has good leash manners and would make a great walking partner. Mia was living outside 24/7 and is now looking for her forever home where she will be living inside as a true member of the family. Having her positive training continued is important. After all, she is still a puppy. Because Mia is a rather rambunctious girl, she would do best with older children and as the only pet. Give Mia a chance to win you over! Age: 10 mos Number: 4548363 Name: Nolan Breed: Aust. Cattle Dog Sex: Male Description: Nolan is a very sweet, rather mellow gentleman who enjoys being with people. He is well mannered, knows basic commands and has good leash manners. He enjoys long daily walks for exercise and would love to be your constant companion. Nolan would do best with older children, at least 13 years old and would probably get along with the right canine friend, but not with cats. Nolan would love to come home with you and be a member of your family. Age: 9 yrs Number: 4631410 Name: Brewster Breed: Pointer Mix Sex: Male Description: This older gentleman still got spunk and likes to play. He can be somewhat independent at times, but loves lots of attention. Having a hound background, he loves to “smell the roses” everywhere he goes for his walks. He knows basic commands and has good leash manners. Brewster would do best in a home where he will be part of the family and where children are at least 13 years old. He would probably get along with other dogs but he doesn’t like kitties. Please pay Brewster a visit. Age: 8 yrs Number: 4695358 Name: Texas (Tex) Breed: Pitbull Mix Sex: Male Description: What a sweet, affectionate young Boy! With his wonderful personality, Tex makes friends wherever he goes. He is rather timid and is looking for gentle handling. He loves his people friends. Due to his young age, he should have his positive training continued. He already learned basic commands and is eager to please. Tex would be happiest living with a loving family that will include him in their lives and give him plenty of attention and affection. He would do best with children at least 10 years old and as the only pet. Are you that lucky family to enjoy Tex’s everlasting affection? Age: 1 yr Number: 4733297 Name: Lizzie Breed: Pitbull Mix Sex: Female Description: Hi, my name is Lizzie. I’m a 1 ½ year old teenager who loves to spend lots of time with my human friends. I’ve been described as very sweet, affectionate, outgoing and oh so loving. They tell me that I’m a little big for a lap dog, but cuddling up to you is my favorite thing. I already learned basic commands like sit and come and hope you could teach me more. I am trying hard to walk politely on a gentle leader and am ready to learn more. I would like to be the only pet in my forever home and children should be at least 7 years old. Aren’t my big ears the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? Age: 1 yr 6 mos Number: 4812899 Name: Jake Breed: Shepherd Mix Sex: Male Description: Jake here – I’m a sweet, friendly and loving young boy. At only 10 months old, I’m still a puppy at heart. I may need some time to get to know you and am a little nervous at first. Please treat me gentle and kind and you will soon discover my wonderful personality. I have good leash manners and I am a fast learner. Maybe you could continue my positive training. I get along with other dogs but like to chase the kitties, so please, no cats in my new forever home. Older children would be best. What do you say, let’s get acquainted! Age: 1 yr Number: 4885544 Name: Violet Breed: Lab Ret Mix Sex: Female Description: Sweet Violet is the perfect companion if you want a lovable and more mature friend. She’s about 7 years old, so all that rambunctious energy is gone and now she just wants to relax and spend time with her human friends. She likes to think of herself as a big lap dog and cuddle buddy. Violet still enjoys daily leisurely walks for exercise. She has good leash manners and responds well to basic commands. This sweet gal is looking for a more quiet home with children at least 12 years old and would be fine with other dogs as well as cats. Violet surely will steal your heart. Age: 6 yrs Number: 5229554 Name: Romeo Breed: Rottweiler Mix Sex: Male Description: Romeo’s mission in life is to make people happy. He’d sure like to come home with you and show you. He is a happy, friendly boy who walks well on the leash, is eager to please and knows basic commands like come, sit, lay down, shake and even will roll over when asked. He gets along with other canine friends but is not fond of cats. Romeo would do best with children 13 years old or older. This sweet boy is hoping to be someone’s true friend and a part of that special family. He is a smart and active boy hoping to meet you. Age: 3 yrs Number: 462272 Name: Bonsai Breed: Shai Pei Sex: Male Description: Who knows how long poor Bonsai was lost and starving, before he ended up here at the center. Now he is recovering and he is showing us what a sweet boy he is. He can be somewhat independent at times but likes his people friends. Having his positive training continued is recommended. He is looking for experienced pet parents that will let him be a part of the family and he would do best with older children. He would like to be the only pet. Bonsai is waiting to meet you. Age: 1 yr 7 mos Number: 5284713 Name: Cody Breed: Lab Ret Mix Sex: Male Description: Cody may be 10 years old, but he still is quite playful and energetic. Like your typical Lab he loves his people friends, is very friendly and enjoys daily walks, for which he has good leash manners. This loving boy is quite vocal and his former owner tells us that he is housetrained. Cody was surrendered because his family could no longer care for him. He gets along with other dogs as well as cats and would do best with children at least 12 years old. Could you give Cody his new loving forever home? Age: 10 yrs Number: 5285733 Name: Sylvester Breed: Lab Ret Mix Sex: Male Description: Looking for a special friendly, happy and affectionate walking partner and companion? Check out Sylvester, a playful, sweet young man. He loves to be around people. Sylvester came to the center as a stray and really misses being with a loving family. He is a smart fellow eager to please and to learn new things. He is looking for pet parents who will continue his positive training and let him be at true family member. Sylvester would probably be o.k. with other canine friends in the home, but cats are not welcome. He would do best with children at least 12 years old. Won’t you give Sylvester his forever home where he can hang his leash? Age: 1 yr 6 mos Number: 5341802 Name: Nuzzle Breed: Lab Ret/Terier Mix Sex: Male Description: Nuzzle is a sweet, loving little boy who can be a little shy and timid when you first meet him, but he will warm up quickly. He does need gentle handling. He enjoys being with people and likes nothing more than being someone’s lap dog. For exercise, Nuzzle likes daily walks with his pet parents. He is the perfect companion for that special family willing to spend lots of time with him. Because of Nuzzle’s sensitive personality, he would do best with children at least 13 years old and probably would get along with other dogs or cats. Meet Nuzzle and let him steal your heart. Age: 1 yr 6 mos Number: 5346136 Name: Luke Breed: Lab Ret Mix Sex: Male Description: Luke is a super friendly and affectionate big guy who loves his people and would like nothing more than to cuddle with you. He is very people oriented and even though he’s a big boy, he is sensitive and has a loving spirit. He is eager to please, walks politely on the leash and is an all round sweetheart. His favorite hobbies are playing fetch with a tennis ball and splash in the water. This big goofball would probably get along fine with other dogs as well as cats. We recommend children in his forever home to be at least 12 years old. Luke is ready to join your family and brighten your life. Age: 6 yrs 6 mos Number: 5235802