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  • Pet of the Week: Sally

    Wasco Tribune and The Shafter Press|Updated Feb 25, 2022

    Meet Sally, an approximately 5-month-old female German Shepard mix. Visit the Wasco Animal Shelter to learn more about her. She is great with staff and other dogs and has only been tested with medium/large breeds. It is not known if Sally is house /crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. Sally is available for adoption on March 1. You are welcome to call the shelter on that day. Call 661-758-7240 to schedule a time to meet her and possibly adopt her at that...

  • Pet of the Week: Introducing Bailey

    Veronica Jacuinde, Wasco Tribune|Updated Feb 21, 2022

    Visit the Wasco Animal shelter to meet Bailey, who is available for adoption or rescue on Feb. 16. She came in as a stray and is a loving, approximately 6-month-old female Chihuahua mix. While Bailey is excellent with staff and other small and large dogs, it is not known if Bailey is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. If you are interested in adopting Bailey, call the shelter on Feb. 16 at 661-758-7240 to schedule a time to meet her and possibly...

  • Pet of the Week: Aero

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Feb 13, 2022

    Aero came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately 1 year old and is a medium coat Terrier mix. He has only been tested with small dogs. At the time it is unknown if Aero is house or crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. He will be available for adoption on Feb. 7. If this is your dog, contact the shelter right away. Everyone is welcome to adopt from the facility. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local. The shelter does not plac...

  • Pet of the Week: Meet Bluff

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 29, 2022

    Make plans to visit the Wasco Animal Shelter to see Bluff. Bluff came in as a stray and is approximately a 2-year-old, male, bicolor German Shepherd. Bluff has been great with staff, but does not belong in a home with other dogs. He was tested with large female and male dogs. At the time it is unknown if Bluff is house or crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. Bluff is available for adoption or rescue. Everyone is welcome to adopt from the facility....

  • Pet of the Week: Ajay needs a home for the holidays

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Dec 18, 2021

    Come in and meet Ajay, a small adult male chihuahua terrier mix. Ajay is black, brown and chocolate and has a short coat. He is good in a home with other dogs. Ajay came in as a stray and he is approximately 3-years old. He's timid toward staff and staff is monitoring his behavior daily. He has been tested with both small and large dogs. At the time it is unknown if Ajay is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. He was available for adoption Dec. 3. O...

  • Pet of the Week: Tator

    Toni DeRosa, The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune|Updated Dec 5, 2021

    You can't go wrong with a pet named Tator. You can nickname him Tator Tot and have fun with his name as well as fun with Tator. He is a small adult white/cream and brown Chihuahua. Tator is good in a home with other dogs. It is unknown how he is around children or cats. Tater came in as a stray. He is approximately a 4-5 year old, male, Chihuahua mix. He is great with staff and other dogs, and he has been tested with both small and large breeds. At the time it is unknown is Tater is house/crate trained. He was available for...

  • Pet of the Week: Wednesday needs a family

    The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune|Updated Oct 25, 2021

    Wednesday is available Oct. 22. She is a small, young, female yellow/tan/blond/fawn, white and cream Wirehaired Terrier Mix. Wednesday was dumped at the shelter alongside with Caroline. She is approximately a 4-5 month-old Wire Haired Terrier. She is great with staff and other dogs. She has been tested with small and large dogs. At this time it is unknown if Wednesday is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. Everyone is welcome to adopt from the...

  • Pet of the Week: Roxy needs a new home

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Jul 3, 2021

    Roxy, a 5-year-old female Australian Kelpie mix, was an owner surrender to the Wasco Animal Shelter. This short-haired, black medium sized dog is approximately 50-55 pounds and is slightly timid toward staff. Roxy has not been tested with other dogs, cats, or children. At this time it is unknown if she is house or crate trained. Roxy is available for adoption now. Everyone is welcome to adopt from the facility. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local. The shelter will...

  • 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 Animal Shelter right away. Everyone is welcome to...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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 22, 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

    Wasco Tribune|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 - Oct. 22, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Oct 25, 2020

    Give the Wasco Animal Shelter a call and ask to visit Hazel. Hazel came in as a stray. She is approximately a 2-year-old, female Husky. Her owners have been notified and are aware that she is at the shelter. Hazel is a young, black/white/cream medium coat Husky. She is great with staff and other dogs and has been tested with large breeds. At the time it is unknown if Hazel is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats; her behavior toward children and...

  • 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 6, 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 26, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Mar 26, 2020

    Even though the Wasco Animal Shelter is closed during the coronavirus pandemic, future adoptors should consider Philly and other pets. Philly came in as a stray with Peanut. Philly is about 2 years old and is a small young male chihuahua mix. He is great with people and other dogs. He's been tested with large and small breeds, and is available for adoption. If you are interested in him, please come by the shelter when we reopen. We are located at 5409 7th St. and can be...

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