South Gate-Lynwood Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Samantha, A5402885, Winston & More

Do you want to add to your family and have a positive impact on the South Gate-Lynwood community at the same time? Perhaps it’s the right time to adopt a pet! During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and animal shelters still working to fulfill adoptions.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home across California — and many of them are located in your area. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for a lovable new fur child is at L Dot A County Animal Care And Control Downey, where Winston the dog is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, meet SAMANTHA, a German Shepherd Dog mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].

  • Name: SAMANTHA
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: L Dot A County Animal Care And Control Downey, 11258 S. Garfield Avenue, Downey, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed Mix
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  • Name: A5402885
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: L Dot A County Animal Care And Control Downey, 11258 S. Garfield Avenue, Downey, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
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  • Name: WINSTON
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: L Dot A County Animal Care And Control Downey, 11258 S. Garfield Avenue, Downey, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
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  • Name: SAM
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Miracle Dog Rescue, Bell Gardens, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “SAM: MALE / NOVA SCOTIA DUCK- TOLLING RETRIEVER MIX / 10 MONTHS OLD / 33 POUNDS Vaccinated, de-wormed, and neutered…” Learn more

  • Name: Russell
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Puppy And Pals Without Borders Rescue, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “He a little shy lovely when h3 feel comfirtable” Learn more

  • Name: Romina
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Puppy And Pals Without Borders Rescue, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “She is a little shy with new people but after 2 or 3 days she feel comfortable.” Learn more

  • Name: Kai
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Porter
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “BONDED WITH HAZY – Need to be adopted together Porter is playful, but can be calm and likes to chill…” Learn more

  • Name: Helles
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “BONDED WITH STOUT – Need to be adop
    ted together Helles is very playful and doesn’t sit still for long. A…” Learn more

  • Name: Louise
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Louise is a curious girl who wants to be involved in everything you do, she might even jump on your…” Learn more

  • Name: Maggie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Siamese
  • Description: “My name is Maggie! I was found on the street by a good Samaritan. They realized I was EXTREMELY friendly…” Learn more

  • Name: Hazy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “BONDED WITH PORTER – Need to be adopted together Hazy is very playful, but also a sweet boy. He will…” Learn more

  • Name: Stout
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “BONDED WITH HELLES – Need to be adopted together Stout, like his brother Porter is playful, but can be calm…” Learn more

  • Name: Journey
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Journey is a very shy but sweet girl. Will warm up to you with lots of time and patience. She…” Learn more

  • Name: Jack
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Little Jack was found hiding under a car when he was just a few weeks old, sick, underweight, and with…” Learn more

  • Name: Sweet Pea
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Russian Blue
  • Description: “Sweet Pea is so sweet, she demands attention and snuggles. She likes to be brushed and she flops a lot…” Learn more

  • Name: Zepplin
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: The Little Lion Foundation, Long Beach, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Little Zepplin is a cuddle bug and major lap cat. Loves to be held, fed treats and play on his…” Learn more

  • Name: Sierra
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fur Baby Rescue, 3030 S. Hill ST., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Very nice litter of puppies, Very sweet personality. Affectionate and will make great family dogs. Please TEXT Us AT 213-840-0153” Learn more

  • Name: Goldie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fur Baby Rescue, 3030 S. Hill ST., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “This little angel was found wandering around downtown LA digging through trash looking for food for her little hungry belly….” Learn more

  • Name: Lizzy von Lucka
  • < li>Species: Dog

  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Anatolian Shepherd
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Lizzy von Lucka is an incredibly sweet and beautiful 7–8 month old Anatolian Shepherd mix. Lizzy and her sister Sofia…” Learn more

  • Name: *Leia von Leisnig
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “*Leia von Leisnig is a stunning 1-2 year old sable German Shepherd.*Leia von Leisnig is new to Westside and we…” Learn more

  • Name: *Rigby von Rathenow
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “*Rigby von Rathenow is a very handsome 2 year old Shepherd mix. *Rigby von Rathenow is new to Westside and…” Learn more

  • Name: Sofia von Lucka
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Sofia von Lucka is a gorgeous 7–8 month old Anatolian Shepherd mix. Sofia and her sister Lizzy are very attached,…” Learn more

  • Name: *Bella von Bergfeld
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “*Bella von Bergfeld is a beautiful 2-3 year old German Shepherd. *Bella von Bergfeld is new to Westside and we…” Learn more

  • Name: * Finley von Freising
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “* Finley von Freising is a gorgeous, larger sized 1-2 year old German Shepherd. * Finley von Freising is new…” Learn more

  • Name: Maximus von Marth”
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “Maximus von Marth is a gorgeous 4 year old German Shepherd. No cats please. But other than that, Maximus is…” Learn more

  • Name: Lexi von Landstuhl
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs and cats
  • Description: “Lexi von Landstuhl is a beautiful 2-3 year old German Shepherd. Any reservations this great girl has about the big,…” Learn more

  • Name: *Ada von Alpirsbach
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “*Ada von Alpirsbach is a stunning 14-16 month old sable Shepherd mix.*Ada von Alpirsbach is new to Westside and we…” Learn more

  • Name: *Tabitha von Troisdorf
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “*Tabitha von Troisdorf is a beautiful 4 year old Shepherd mix. *Tabitha von Troisdorf is new to Westside and we…” Learn more

  • Name: *Sasha von Stein
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “*Sasha von Stein is a stunning 2 year old German Shepherd. *Sasha von Stein is new to Westside and we…” Learn more

  • Name: *Camille von Calbe
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “*Camille von Calbe is a beautiful 2 year old German Shepherd. *Camille von Calbe is new to Westside and we…” Learn more

  • Name: Dale von Dahlen
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs and cats
  • Description: “Dale von Dahlen is a very handsome 5 year old German Shepherd. Dale is sweet and eager to please with…” Learn more

  • Name: Misty von Milow
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Misty von Milow is a stunning 1-2 year old German Shepherd. This mid-energy, sweet girl is still trying to figure…” Learn more

  • Name: *Hanny von Hahn
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “*Hanny von Hahn is a gorgeous 4-5 year old German Shepherd mix. *Hanny von Hahn is new to Westside and…” Learn more

  • Name: Petra von Meiningen
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Petra von Meiningen is a delightful, smaller sized 18 month old German Shepherd mix. Sweet, vivacious and enthusiastic, she bursts…” Learn more

  • Name: Maggie von Maintal
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Maggie von Maintal is a delightful 7 month old Shepherd mix. Already over 75lbs, she’ll be quite large when fully…” Learn more

  • Name: Sambria von Soest
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Sambria von Soest is a beautiful 18 month old German Shepherd. Sambria and Weiss are very attached and want to…” Learn more

  • Name: *Noel von Noer
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Description: “*Noel von Noer is an incredibly sweet 6-7 year old German Shepherd. *Noel von Noer is new to Westside and…” Learn more

  • Name: Scout von Solms
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Scout von Solms is a beautiful 2 year old
    German Shepherd. He is rather overwhelmed in a busy kennel setting….” Learn more

  • Name: Weiss von Welzow
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Weiss von Welzow is a beautiful 18 month old German Shepherd. Weiss and Sambria are very attached and want to…” Learn more

  • Name: Electra von Elben
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Electra von Elben is a stunning 10-11 month old sable German Shepherd. This dazzling lady stars with a stunning, black…” Learn more

  • Name: Princess von Pleystein*
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Westside German Shepherd Rescue Of La, 3016 S. Hill street, Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Samoyed Husky Mix
  • Description: “Princess von Pleystein is a gorgeous smaller sized 1-2 year old Husky/Samoyed mix. (best guess). stay tuned for her bio!…” Learn more

  • Name: A1964551
  • Species: Turtle
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Turtle
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  • Name: ATOM
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
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  • Name: GREYSON
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
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  • Name: SHERBERT
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: RASKEL
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
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  • Name: A1961088
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: A1961085
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: A1961084
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: A1961076
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: A1961080
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: CANILA
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Mixed Breed
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  • Name: OREO
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: A1961053
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: City Of Los Angeles South La Animal Shelter, 1850 W. 60th St., Los Angeles, CA
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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