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Contra Costa Humane Society

A private, non-profit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization serving Contra Costa County animals and those who care for them

Happy Dog Endings

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."

-Anatole Francis

"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms."

-George Eliot

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Cuddly Canines Who Need Homes!
 

Listed below are the dogs we currently have available for adoption.  All of the animals available through CCHS's Adopt-A-Friend program are in foster care and can be met by appointment.  Dogs available through CCHS's Referral Program have specifics for adoption, as noted in their individual biographies.

The adoption process:  If you are interested in adopting any of the animals listed below, please download and complete an adoption application for the dog or puppy of choice.  Once completed, please email, fax, or mail the application to our office.  Once received and approved, we will be able to set up a time for you & your family to meet the dog or puppy of interest. 

Adoption Application**

**If you are prompted with an "Enter Network Password" box, please press "Cancel" to complete the document download.   You may also email us for a copy of the Adoption Application.

Adoption Fees:  The adoption fee for Adopt-A-Friend dogs over the age of 6 months is $150.00, and puppies under the age of 6 months have an adoption fee of $200.00.   All of the dogs available through our Adopt-a-Friend program are spayed or neutered, microchipped, de-wormed and given age-appropriate vaccinations for their new home.   Oftentimes, further medical care has been given, such as flea treatment, heartworm treatment, deworming, stool samples, or specific surgeries.  On average, CCHS invests over $300.00 per animal, which includes their food, treats, toys and medical treatment.   Your minimal adoption fee helps to offset some of these costs and ensures funding for other dogs in need of care through our program.

 

Adopt-A-Friend Animals

We have more foster dogs in loving foster homes that will be coming available for adoption soon.  Stay tuned!

Daisy 11-09 007.jpg (39276 bytes)Adoption Pending Daisy  Cute...check!  Happy...check!   Wiggly...check!  Playful...check!  Looking at little Daisy's checklist, this little princess gets nothing short of gold stars when it comes to lovability.   This adorable little fawn Chihuahua / Rat Terrier mix absolutely loves everyone and everything she meets - she's never met a person, child, cat, dog, toy or stick that she didn't readily become enamored with, and in everything in life, the glass is definitely half-full in Daisy's eyes.

Born in mid-August, this tiny little puppy willDaisy 11-09 014.jpg (26476 bytes) obviously be a very small adult (for some odd reason, the pictures make her look bigger than she is... you'll be surprised when you meet her in person!)  Currently she weighs just over 6lbs.  Daisy was born with a few congenital issues with her left eye - namely,   she has no or very limited vision in her left eye.  Granted, you can try to tell her that and all she'll do is wag her tail at you and lick your face - don't say we didn't warn you!  Daisy would thrive in a Chihuahua or small-dog familiar home. Daisy 11-09 028.jpg (26419 bytes)  She's really good at using an indoor potty pad or going outside, but as with any puppy, mistakes every now & again must be expected, especially in the beginning and it's important that any home be understanding of the potty-training commitment.  Daisy's a smart cookie, but consistency is key!  We want nothing short than to see her succeed in life.  If she has a buddy small-dog, even better, as she's a social little butterfly who loves to play with others.

Daisy is spayed and microchipped, and is current on vaccines.  Once you meet her, you'll be a smitten kitten, just as we were, with her super-sweet disposition and lovable personality.  And once she falls asleep in the crook of your elbow, you'll never want to part with her!  If you would like to apply to adopt her, please fill out an application (above).  Thank you!

Buttercup 2.jpg (44866 bytes)Adoption Pending  Buttercup  Little miss Buttercup is so adorable to look at that it's easy to forgive this delicate little flower's initial shyness with new people.   She is sooooo sweet and loving in a very short amount of time, butButtercup 4.jpg (16218 bytes) she needs a home where someone will be understanding of the fact that people haven't always been so nice to her in her short little life.  She looks for comfort in the arms of those she knows, but is very inquisitive and wants to branch out and stretch her comfort boundaries.  By the second or third time she meets you, she's covering your face in kisses and crawling up into your lap!  You truly cannot help but just want to protect this sweet little girl - and she will give you so much love in return!

Buttercup 3.jpg (25094 bytes)Buttercup is perhaps some type of Pharoah Hound / Pitbull mix...?   Her tall, beautiful ears set her aside, and she has an absolutely stunning, sweet face.  She is estimated to have been born at the end of May or early June, and is a fairly small size.  As an adult, she will likely not weigh more than 30lbs. She is very well-mannered and docile and is a gem with her potty training.   Buttercup is spayed and microchipped, and is current on her puppy vaccines.  She is very lovey and loves to cover your face in kisses once she realizes you're not going to hurt her.  We would recommend Buttercup to an adult-only household.  She is good with other dogs, and in fact, very tolerant of them!  Her other foster buddy, Oreo, and her are very close and she allows him to pull her all around by her leash without so much as protest.  She would greatly benefit from a permanent home that is familiar with dealing with shy dogs and providing them the appropriate means of socialization and training so that the world doesn't seem like such a scary place.

If you feel that you have a warm heart to offer a once-neglected puppy, please consider meeting this sweet little girl.   We guarantee you'll fall in love with her!  To apply to adopt Buttercup, please complete an adoption application (above).  Thank you!

Referral Program Animals

There are currently no referral program animals available for adoption at this time.

j0084442.wmf (21662 bytes)If you are looking to adopt a certain breed of dog, please also consider contacting breed-specific rescue groups throughout the state.  Visit www.rescuecanines.com to locate breed-specific organizations within your state.  Even if organizations listed are out of your immediate area, it may still be worth contacting them as many have contacts beyond their location.

 

updated 02/04/10

 

Consider this... Just this year alone, 3-4 million animals will be euthanized - more than a quarter-million each month, 405 each hour,  one every nine seconds.   A devastating number of unwanted and unplanned animals are born each year without the guarantee of a forever home.  Each home found for these animals means one less home for an already-alive shelter animal facing euthanasia.  If you could do something simple to end this needless destruction, wouldn't you?

PLEASE spay, neuter, adopt and spread the word.  We can all make a difference in the lives of these animals.