Sponsor & Pet Bio’s

Photo of a brown dog named Bosco — To adopt Bosco, or any of the animals, visit the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.

Sponsor

help a Pet at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter by Sponsoring them

When you Sponsor an animal we will email you a Certificate of Sponsorship which includes a short bio on the pet along with their photograph. Sponsoring a pet makes a wonderful gift and you can present the Certificate as the gift.

Sponsoring helps cover: veterinary care, medicine, food, toys and any other items they need to enrich their stay at the shelter.

All donations make a difference, but a donation of $25 or more will have the greatest impact.

Click on the Sponsor an Animal button to sponsor a pet.

When checking out be sure to click the ‘+ write a note’ on the checkout page and write the name of the pet you wish to sponsor.
The sponsorship certificate will be emailed to you within a week of your donation.

Sponsor an Animal

Pet Bio’s

Meet the animals waiting for their forever homes

To adopt any of the available animals please visit the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. There are more animals available for adoption at the Shelter than just the ones on this page, these animals have been at the shelter the longest.

Dogs

Photo of a white and black German Shepherd mix dog named Target — Target-A067416

Target is the bestest boy and he has been patiently waiting for his loving forever home since May 2025. We want to find this sweet boy the wonderful home he deserves for his golden years.
Target is very friendly, loves belly rubs, rolling around on fluffy blankets, playing fetch and playing with squeaky toys and plush toys. His smile lights up the room and will help you get through any gray days. Target is the perfect companion for anyone looking for a buddy who likes to chill but also can join you on outings. He also loves going on walks and won’t turn down his favorite duck treats.
Target is a neutered male, white and black German Shepherd mix. The shelter staff think he is about 9 years old. He has been at the shelter since May 29th, 2025.

Photo of a brown and white pit bull mix dog named Bosco — Bosco-A067467

Bosco is very friendly, affectionate and loves treats and squeaky toys. He also knows lots of cool tricks, like how to spin, shake and his basic commands. Bosco also walks great on leash and enjoys going on runs with shelter volunteers.
Bosco is a neutered, male brown Pit Bull Terrier. The shelter staff think he is about 2 years old. He has been at the shelter since June 11th, 2025.

Photo of a brown and black neutered male, brown and black Belgian Malinois named Chris. — Chris-A068267

Chris is a very playful and active Belgian Malinois. He is will do best in a home with owners who are experienced with the breed, he is task driven, high energy loves to play ball and play in the water.
Chris is a neutered male, brown and black Belgian Malinois. The shelter staff think he is about a year old. He has been at the shelter since December 20th, 2025.

Photo of a white and gray Siberian husky dog named Colonel — Colonel-A068310

Colonel is playful, affectionate, likes to nuzzle up to you and enjoys going on walks.
He is a neutered male, tan and black German Shepherd Dog and Alaskan Husky. The shelter staff think he is about 2 years old. He has been at the shelter since January 2nd, 2026.

Bleu Cheese-A068336

Bleu Cheese is very friendly and loves to play, especially with squeaky toys and plush toys. He also loves treats and smiling for the camera.
He is a neutered male, gray Pit Bull Terrier mix. The shelter staff think he is about 2 years old. He has been at the shelter since January 8th, 2026.

Photo of a black dog with white spots with one ear up and one down named Pete — Pete-A065318

Pete is very friendly and likes to be with you and part of the party, he even keeps one ear raised, ready to listen in on all the tea. Pete has lots of playful energy and loves to play with plush toys and squeaky toys. He knows his basic commands and also likes other dogs with a similar outgoing, playful personality.
Pete is a neutered male, black and white Pit Bull Terrier mix. The shelter staff think he is about 3 years old. He has been at the shelter since January 27th, 2026.

Photo of a black and white dog named Dove — Dove-A068444

Dove has the cutest personality, is very sweet and very playful. She loves looking adorable and giving kisses.
She is a spayed female, black Pit Bull Terrier mix. The shelter staff think she is about 1 year old. She has been at the shelter since February 6th, 2026.

Photo of a black and white dog named Damiano — Damiano-A068445

Damiano is such a sweet boy and his tail is always wagging happily. He is very affectionate, loves pets and playtime.
He is a neutered male, black and white Pit Bull Terrier mix. The shelter staff think he is about 1 year old. He has been at the shelter since February 6th, 2026.

Cats

Photo of a black cat named Marvis — Marvis-A068516

Marvis arrived at the shelter very scared and shy. We have been working with her and slowly but surely she is learning to trust. She will need a patient adopter who will give her the time she needs to feel safe.
Marvis is a spayed female, black tabby Domestic Shorthair. The shelter staff think she is about a year old. She has been at the shelter since February 26th, 2026.

Photo of a gray and white cat named Smoki — Smoki-A068647

Smoki is an older lady who likes to strut her stuff. She has so much personality! She loves attention, using her scratchy mat and playing with feather wands and catnip toys. Smoki knows what she wants and likes to have her boundaries respected, who doesn’t, so she needs an experienced cat owner.
Smoki is a spayed female, gray and white tabby Domestic Shorthair. The shelter staff think she is about 9 years old. She has been at the shelter since March 26th, 2026.

Photo of a white and brown cat named Fluffy — Fluffy-A068647

Fluffy is the biggest cuddle bug and loves pets, attention and snuggling up.

She is a spayed female, white and brown tabby Domestic Mediumhair. The shelter staff think she is about 8 months old. She has been at the shelter since May 2nd, 2026.

Photo of four kittens in a cat bed — Kittens

The shelter often has litters of young kittens in their care. To help them they need lots of extra care like kitten formula added to their food, monitored feeding, special heated beds and much more. By sponsoring them you are helping to ensure they have all they need to be healthy and happy. To sponsor the kittens at the shelter write ‘kittens’ in the note when you donate.
To learn more about the kittens that are waiting to be adopted please view the list of all the available animals on the SM Animal Shelter Page.

Small Animals

Currently there are no small animals available for adoption. But check back, the animal shelter often has rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals looking for their forever home.