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  • Pet of the Week: Sadie loves other dogs

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Jun 26, 2021

    Sadie is a puppy at 9 months old. She came in as a stray and will be available June 24. Sadie is a medium-sized, red/chestnut/orange/tan Shephard mix who will bring lots of joy into your home. She is great with staff and other dogs and has been tested with both small and large breeds. Dogs are not tested with children or cats. If she is reclaimed before her availability date on June 24, she will be removed from PetFinder immediately. If this is your dog, contact the Wasco...

  • Pet of the Week: Diva the Great Dane needs a home

    Jamie Stewart, The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 15, 2021

    Diva, an approximately 5-year-old female Great Dane mix, will be available for adoption on June 17. Diva is black, white and cream and came in as a stray. She is extra large and will need a big area to roam and play. Diva has a short coat which will not need much maintenance other than baths and brushing. She has been great with staff, but has not yet been tested with other dogs. She did come in microchipped and staff is trying to get in contact with her owners. It is unknown...

  • Pet of the Week: Barkley will bark into your heart

    Wasco Tribune|Updated May 16, 2021

    Visit the Wasco Animal Shelter and check out Barkley, a young male Wirehaired Terrier. He is a mix of brown, chocolate, yellow, tan, blond and fawn with a medium coat. Barkley gets along well with other dogs at the shelter and he would be good in a home with other dogs. He is approximate 1-2 years old. He has been great with staff, but has only been tested with large breed dogs at this time. It is unknown if he is house or crate trained. Dogs are not tested with cats or...

  • Pet of the Week: Fall in love with Amala

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated May 6, 2021

    Amala came in as a stray and is approximately a 2-year-old female pit bull terrier. Amala has a short gray/blue/silver and white coat and is a medium size. She is great with staff and it is unknown if she is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with cats and children. She will be available for adoption/rescue on May 4. Additional information is not available on her; however her Petfinder bio is up to date. If this is your dog, contact the shelter right away. Everyone is...

  • Chase is ready for a new family

    Jamie Stewart, The Shafter Press|Updated Apr 25, 2021

    Chase, a red and white Siberian husky, is still a puppy at 8 months old with big blue eyes. He may get bigger than he is since he is not full grown. Chase came to the Shafter Animal Shelter as a stray and has adjusted well. He has passed his SAFER dog evaluations and would be a great candidate for some training classes where he can learn basic commands and tricks. We would not recommend him around cats. The Siberian Husky is an intelligent dog that can get bored easily if not...

  • Phoenix needs a new home

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Apr 25, 2021

    Phoenix came in as an owner-surrender. He was adopted not long ago and was brought back after new owners claimed to be allergic to him. He is approximately a 6-year-old, male Siberian husky. Phoenix is great toward staff and other dogs, but he has not been tested with small and large dogs. At the time it is unknown if Phoenix is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. He is available for adoption/rescue. His Petfinder bio is up to date. Everyone is...

  • Pet of the Week: Badge

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Apr 19, 2021

    One of the Wasco Animal Shelter's longest residents and a young puppy are in need of homes. Badge is a 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier who came in as a stray on April 6. He is great with staff and plays well with smaller dogs. He has not been tested with larger dogs. Badge has been in the shelter the longest of any of the animals there. Another dog at the shelter is Ghillie, who will become available April 22. Ghillie is a small, young male black, brindle and white/cream...

  • Pet of the Week: Trina is looking for her forever home

    Jamie Stewart, The Shafter Press|Updated Apr 4, 2021

    This girl is Trina, a brindle and white Pit Bull/Shepherd mix. Trina is about 1 year old and is a really sweet pup. She will need someone to teach her manners and some basic commands. She is shy until she gets to know you. A large yard with a tall fence would be a big bonus to help keep this girl safe. If you would like to meet Trina, come to the Shafter Animal Shelter at 18849 S. Shafter Ave. The hours at the shelter are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9...

  • Pet of the Week: Red needs a home

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Apr 4, 2021

    Red is an approximately 2-year-old, male, Terrier mix who came in as a stray. Red is a small red/chestnut/orange short-haired Terrier. He is slightly timid toward staff and his behavior will be monitored daily. He is great with other dogs. At the time it is unknown if Red is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. He will be available for adoption on April 1. If this is your dog contact the shelter as soon as possible. Everyone is welcome to adopt from...

  • Pet of the Week: Phantom

    Updated Mar 24, 2021

    Phantom is a small, male, cream and white Spaniel mix that came in as stray. He is about 2 years old and is great with staff and other dogs. He has been tested with small and large breeds. It is unknown how he would react with children and cats. Phantom will be available for rescue/adoption on March 25. If this is your dog contact the shelter as soon as possible. Everyone is welcome to adopt from the facility. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local. Call the shelter on...

  • Pet of the Week: Skip is looking for a family

    The Shafter Press|Updated Feb 2, 2021

    Skip came in as a stray. He is approximately a 2-year-old male Pit Bull Terrier Mix, and has a medium apricot/beige short coat length. Skip is slightly timid with strangers, and his behavior will be monitored daily. He is great with other dogs, and he has been tested with large and small dogs. At the time it is unknown if Skip is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with cats and children. Skip will be available for adoption/rescue on Feb. 1. Additional information is not...

  • Pet of the Week: Blair Needs a Home

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 2, 2021

    Blair, an approximately 4-year-old Shepherd mix, came in as an owner surrender. She has a black, tan and fawn short coat. Blair is timid toward staff and staff has been monitoring her. She is improving, but it is a slow process. Blair is great with other dogs and has been tested with small and large breeds. At the time it is unknown if Blair is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. She is available for rescue/adoption. If you are interested in her,...

  • Pet of the Week - Dec. 17, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Dec 25, 2020

    Comet came in as a stray alongside with Tiny. He is approximately a 3-month-old, male, Blue Heeler mix. He is great with staff and other dogs. He has been tested with small and large breeds. At the time it is unknown if Comet is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. He is available for adoption or rescue. His Petfinder information is up to date. If this is your dog, contact the shelter as soon as possible. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our...

  • Pet of the Week: Leonidas needs a home

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Dec 15, 2020

    Leonidas came in as a stray. He is a 3-year-old medium coat, bicolor male German Shephard. He is great with staff and other dogs. He has only been tested with large breeds. At the time it is unknown if Leonidas is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. He is available for adoption/rescue. If you are interested in him, give the shelter a call at 661-758-7240 or ask about Leonidas on Petfinder for more information and staff will get a hold of you...

  • Pet of the Week: Myers

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Nov 1, 2020

    Myers, a 3-year-old male Cairn mix, came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He works well with staff and other small dogs. He is a little shy toward bigger breeds. It is unknown if he is house or crate trained, and he hasn't been tested with children and cats. Myers will be available Tuesday, Nov. 3. Contact the shelter at 661-758-7240 on Myer's day of availability to set up an appointment. First call, first serve. Staff will get a hold of you during hours of...

  • Pet of the Week: Skelly

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Oct 20, 2020

    Swing by the Wasco Animal Shelter to meet Skelly. Skelly is a 10-year-old, male, medium black/white/cream short-coat Labrador. He came in as a stray. Skelly is not microchipped or neutered. He is great toward staff and other dogs and he has been tested with small and large-breed dogs. At this time, it is unknown if Skelly is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats; his behavior toward children and cats is unknown. He will be available for...

  • Meet Sammie!

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Oct 7, 2020

    Come into the Wasco Animal shelter and meet Sammie. Sammie came in as a stray along with Julie; she is not microchipped nor spayed. She is approximately a 1-year-old, short-coat female, Belgian Malinois mix. She is great with staff and other dogs. Sammie has been tested with large and small breeds. At this time it is unknown if Sammie is house/crate trained. Dogs are NOT tested with children and cats; her behavior toward children and cats is unknown. Sammie will become available for adoption/rescue on Oct.1. If you are...

  • Pet of the Week - March 5, 2020

    Shafter Animal Control|Updated Mar 7, 2020

    Meet Tulip, a husky guessed to be at least 9 years old. She is very sweet and gentle. She gets along with other dogs and loves to talk to you. She will be a great addition to any home. She loves to go on walks and explore. Thank you for inquiring about a pet from Shafter Animal Control. If you have not already, please view our homepage at shaftercritters.petfinder.com. Our website will answer many questions that you may have about adopting from us. We cannot recommend any dog...

  • Pet of the Week - Jan. 31, 2020

    Shafter Animal Control|Updated Jan 31, 2020

    Are you looking for someone to run with or even play with? My name is Rosa. I have been at the shelter since October. My shelter staff friends have listed me as mastiff mix that weighs about 65 lbs. and is approximately eight years old. I have passed my Safer test, and I am in search of my forever home. I'm a happy, bouncy, curious, energetic and a friendly girl. I enjoy getting my belly rubbed. I have never learned how to play with toys, and I need someone to teach me. Also,...

  • Pet of the Week - Nov. 28, 2019

    Shafter Animal Control|Updated Dec 2, 2019

    Are you looking for someone to run with or even play with? Then I am your girl. My name is Rose; I have been at the shelter since August. My shelter staff friends have listed me as Australian Kelpie that weighs about 40 pounds and is approximately 1 yea -old. I have passed my Safer test and I am in search of my forever home. I'm a happy, bouncy, curious, energetic and a friendly girl. I enjoy getting my belly rubbed. One thing about me is that I have never learned how to play...

  • Pet of the Week - June 13, 2019

    Shafter Animal Control|Updated Jun 14, 2019

    Are you looking for someone to run with or even play with? Well then, this may be your boy. Petey have been at the shelter since last month, and the shelter staff has listed him as a pit bull that weighs about 45 pounds and is approximately 1 year old. He has passed his Safer test and is in search of my forever home. He's a happy, bouncy, curious, energetic and a friendly. He enjoys getting my belly rubbed. One thing about him is that he loves to play with toys, and he needs s...

  • Pet of the Week - June 13, 2019

    Shafter Animal Control|Updated Jun 13, 2019

    Are you looking for someone to run with or even play with? Well then, this may be your boy. Petey have been at the shelter since last month, and the shelter staff has listed him as a pit bull that weighs about 45 pounds and is approximately 1 year old. He has passed his Safer test and is in search of my forever home. He’s a happy, bouncy, curious, energetic and a friendly. He enjoys getting my belly rubbed. One thing about him is that he loves to play with toys, and he needs someone who will play fetch. The shelter staff r...

  • Pet of the Week - June 6, 2019

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jun 13, 2019

    Meet our beautiful girl named Irene! Irene is a black and white border collie mix who is guessed to be around 2 years old and weighs 54 pounds. If you are looking for a fun, active, playful dog then she might just be the dog for you. Irene is very sweet and a social girl who does well when going out on walks. She is a powerful girl so a strong handler would be ideal. Irene has passed all of her Safer Dog Evaluation tests and is now available for adoption. We have observed her...

  • Pet of the Week - May 30, 2019

    Shafter Animal Control|Updated May 31, 2019

    Meet our beautiful girl Ko-Ko, a brown with white pit bull. She is guessed to be around 2 years old and currently weighs 30 pounds. Ko-Ko came into our shelter as a stray and has adjusted well. She loves to be around people and has done well when meeting other dogs of similar size. Ko-Ko has not been around any of our cats, so we are not sure how she would react. If you are looking for a sweet dog who is looking for a family to lover her unconditionally well, she just might...

  • Pet of the Week - March 21, 2019

    Shafter Animal Control|Updated Mar 24, 2019

    Meet our sweet pup named Lucky! Lucky is a black and white pit bull mix who is guessed to be around 5 months old. He was found as a stray roaming the countryside. Lucky has been neutered and is current on his vaccinations. He is now available for adoption and is looking for a family to love him unconditionally We have observed Lucky to be a sweet and playful boy. He loves to be petted and given treats. Belly rubs and hugs are lots of fun for him as well. Lucky could use some...

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