Available Dogs
Meet OCPBR's Available Dogs!
Below, you'll find a photo and short bio for the dogs who are currently in our program. If you are interested in fostering or adopting one of our dogs, please fill out the appropriate Application to help start the process by clicking the button below. Thanks!
Meet Fred — our sweet, goofy, 12-month-old "pocket hippo" with a heart of gold and a tail that never stops wagging!
Fred is ALL teenager - full of love, energy, and enthusiasm for life. He's incredibly dog-friendly, shares toys, and even brings them to other dogs to play. He's everyone's best friend, and he loves people so much that he's still learning not to greet everyone like a bouncing pogo stick.
- Great with other dogs
- Neutered & up to date on vaccines
- Walks, training, snuggles? Yes, please!
- Food motivated & eager to learn
- Crate and x-pen trained
Fred is doing wonderfully with his obedience training, but like all young pups, he needs structure, play, and patient guidance. He isn't quite ready to be left alone all day, and he will get into mischief if left to his own devices for too long (classic teenager move ).
He's a mix of cuddle bug + wiggle worm, always up for a snuggle and a party.
Fred's story began tragically - he was found tied to a fence, abandoned and dying on the streets of Los Angeles. Thankfully, the amazing@standupforpitsfoundation stepped in and saved him. Now, he's thriving and just needs his person (or people!) to give him the love, structure, and forever home he deserves.
If you have time, love, and patience to give to a very special young dog, please consider opening your heart and home to Fred. He's ready to give back every ounce of love you give him - and then some.
Age
Sex
Energy Level
1 year
Male
Middle of the Road
Hi everyone! I’m Slater, but my OCPBR family calls me Nugget. I was being given away when I was barely two weeks old, and just a wee nugget. (see what I did there?) Lucky for me, OCPBR scooped me up and has shown me how wonderful life can be. I’m now 4 years old and have been the luckiest pup with my foster homes. I have lots of foster siblings in my current home and get to go camping and on adventures often.
I’m super energetic (but I also know how to chill) and need someone who’s going to play with me, so a home with a senior dog would not be the best fit for me. I am a silly, fun, young dog, but I do not like being hugged or restrained, so a home with children under the age of 10 isn’t a good fit for me. I do however LOVE to cuddle and I think I’m a lapdog. I really like all dogs, but small dogs are my favorite. I am crate trained and house trained, walk great on a leash, know some basic obedience commands and am working on learning more.
I do have a unique health issue… my second kidney never grew. So, because of this, I have to eat a special low protein diet and my treats are vegetarian lol. Don’t worry, OCPBR has already paid for all of the tests, so you will just need to feed me appropriate food and treats to ensure I stay healthy.
At OCPBR, we do a foster to adopt with all of our special dogs going to their new families. If you have another dog(s), the dog(s) must be completely friendly with puppies, other dogs and people. The foster must be willing and able to participate in our foster care program to include ongoing obedience training and socialization.
I’m fully vetted, neutered, current on all vaccines, microchipped and looking for my perfect forever family.
Age
Sex
Energy Level
4 Years
Male
Middle of the Road
Meet Gary: The 94-Pound "Lap Dog" with a Passion for Produce! 🍓🥦
Look up "gentle giant" in the dictionary, and you will find a big, handsome, squishy grey blockhead staring right back at you! Meet Gary (aka “Gare-Bear”), a 5-year-old sweetheart who survived shelter heartbreak and illness, and has decided that the rest of his life will be dedicated entirely to belly rubs, plush toys, and crunchy snacks.
At 94 pounds, Gary doesn't let physics stop him from believing he is a delicate lap dog. He has the gentlest soul, running like an adorable baby elephant learning to sprint, and giving everyone his signature goofy grin.
Gary’s true claim to fame? He is an absolute produce-aisle connoisseur. While other dogs dream of bacon, Gary takes broccoli stalks like a distinguished gentleman, devours frozen watermelon wedges, and turns crisp apples into enthusiastic "food confetti" (with plenty of slobbery charm)!
When snack time is over, this quiet, easygoing boy just wants to carry around his favorite plush toys, stroll politely at his own pace, gently offer his paw in gratitude, and melt into your side for cuddle sessions. He is already crate and x-pen trained, making him a polite, well-mannered housemate who loves having his own cozy den to relax in.
Gary’s Ideal Home Checklist:
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Humans and Kids: Enthusiastically loves everyone and is kid-friendly! His patient, gentle nature makes him a wonderful companion for human siblings.
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Large Dogs: A big thumbs up! Gary does fantastic with large canine friends when given proper, thoughtful introductions. He is currently living with three other dogs.
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Small Dogs: Untested for now.
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Cats: A definite, hard pass—Gary wants a 100% feline-free zone.
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Training & Vetting: Crate and x-pen trained, neutered, microchipped, and fully up to date on all vaccines.
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Favorite Hobbies: Produce ASMR, rolling over for belly rubs, holding plushies, and soaking up the California sun.
After everything he has overcome, Gary doesn’t ask for much—just safety, love, and a family who won't mind sharing the fruit and veggie drawer.
Age
Sex
Energy Level
5 Years
Male
Easy Going
👑 Meet Reyna aka Rey: Your Future Velvet Hippo & Couch Queen! 👑
Looking for the sweetest, easiest, most lovable companion to grace your living room? Look no further—Reyna has arrived, and she is ready to steal your heart!
From shelter life to living like royalty in foster care, this gorgeous girl walked out with her trademark wide Pittie smile, a heart overflowing with love, and an easygoing spirit ready for whatever adventure (or nap!) comes next. Reyna is proof that good things take time—and she truly is the total package.
✨ The Fast Facts
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Age: ~7–8 years young (prime senior sweetheart status!)
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Health: Fully vetted, spayed, microchipped, and current on all vaccines.
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Energy Level: Low-to-moderate. Her favorite hobby? Being your loyal shadow and claiming the comfiest spot on the couch.
🏡 The Dream Roommate
Reyna is polite, gentle, and remarkably well-mannered inside the home:
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House-Trained & Crate-Trained: Fully potty trained and rests comfortably in her space.
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Boundary Boss: Respectful of dog gates and x-pens; she settles in easily and respects household flow.
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Low Drama, High Reward: Loves solo playtime with her favorite toys and treats—zero competition needed, just pure contentment.
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Fashion Icon: She’s already mastered runway moments in her signature little rain jacket when wet weather hits!
🐾 Social Butterfly Status
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Humans & Kids: Loves people! She is a true social butterfly with a gentle, patient heart that makes her wonderful around kids.
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Dog Friends: Dog-friendly! She has done wonderfully around other pups. She is currently living with three other dogs. Like any proper lady, she thrives best with slow, intentional pack introductions to set everyone up for lifelong harmony. She is non reactive to anything on walks, she walks like a dream.
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Cats: A definite hard pass! (Reyna prefers a 100% feline-free kingdom.)
❤️ Ready for Her Royal Era? ❤️
Reyna has done the work, aced her decompression, and is simply waiting for the forever family who will cherish her sweet soul, endless loyalty, and warm cuddles.
Could Reyna be your missing piece? Submit an adoption application today through Orange County Pit Bull Rescue to meet this perfect velvet hippo!
Age
Sex
Energy Level
7-8 Years
Female
Couch Potato
Meet Hank: Part Couch Walrus, Part E.T., 100% Pure Magic! 🛸🛋️✨
If Hank looks at the world with wide-eyed wonder, it’s because he’s basically an extraterrestrial discovering Planet Earth for the very first time! Think E.T. or Alf landing in a living room—fascinated by simple things like soft rugs, open spaces, and the realization that snacks don’t have to be guarded.
At roughly 3 to 4 years old, Hank spent his early life surviving the unimaginable tied to a brick wall on city streets for 4 months that we know for sure. Because lying down flat and experiencing gentle human kindness are brand-new concepts, he moves through the world like a curious, goofy “adult puppy” taking in every marvel life has to offer. And once he realizes he’s safe? He instantly melts into his secondary form: the sweetest, coziest couch walrus in all the land.
Hank’s Fast Facts:
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Age: Approx. 3–4 years old
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Vetting: Fully vetted, neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all vaccines.
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Home Manners: X-pen and dog gate trained! (He’s still an "earthling in training" with his outdoor potty routine, but learning every day).
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Dog Savvy: Dog-friendly! Hank loves having canine pals to help show him the ropes. He is non reactive to anything on walks.
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Cat Status: Cats are probably no-go for this guy.
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Favorite Hobbies: Front-seat cruising on car rides, sidewalk exploration walks, and perfecting the art of deep, luxurious couch lounging.
His Ideal Forever Home:
Because Hank is navigating a brand-new planet, he is looking for an adult-only home with a kind, patient guides who understand that trust takes time.
Hank is slow to warm up to new men and needs time and gentle space to feel secure. With zero pressure, lots of patience, and tasty rewards like cheese and chicken, he works through his hesitation and blossoms into a fiercely devoted, loving companion.
Hank is a true diamond who refused to let his past dim his shining heart. He’s ready to find his chosen humans and finally settle into his happily-ever-after.
💌 Ready to welcome this sweet alien into your universe? To foster or adopt Hank, please fill out an application below!
Age
Sex
Energy Level
3-4 Years
Male
Middle of the Road