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California Paws Rescue · Bull terrier rescue · Palm Desert, CA

Site under construction. Rescue at full speed.

Big things are coming to California Paws Rescue, starting with a brand-new website. The dogs can’t wait for it, so everything that matters works right here: 36 bull terriers ready for adoption, upcoming events and the adoption application.

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What’s live while we build

  • Adoptable dogsLive
  • Adoption & foster applicationsLive
  • EventsLive
  • DonationsLive
  • The all-new California Paws Rescue websiteIn progress

Bull terriers for adoption

Every dog here has been rescued, vet-checked, spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. 36 are ready for a home today.

See all 36 dogs

How to adopt a bull terrier

  1. 01

    Apply

    Tell us about your home, your schedule and your experience with bull terriers. Name the dog that caught your eye.

  2. 02

    Interview & home check

    A phone interview, then a home check.

  3. 03

    Meet your dog

    Once your home is approved, we set up a time for you to visit the rescue in Palm Desert and meet your match.

  4. 04

    Bring them home

    Out of state or in Canada? We work with trusted transport companies to get your dog to you.

Adoption donation

$600

A tax-deductible donation to the rescue. Every dog is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and has a wellness exam with bloodwork.

The 3 · 3 · 3 rule

  • 3 daysto decompress
  • 3 weeksto learn your routine
  • 3 monthsto feel at home

A rescue dog needs time to adjust. Every adopter agrees to give it.

Start your application

Foster a bull terrier

You open your door. We cover the vet bills. Every foster frees a spot for the next dog in need, and you get to live with the breed before committing to forever.

Apply to foster

Needs a foster now

Calvin, 8Xilo, 7

Come meet us

  • SatOct 17

    Dogtoberfest

    Riverside Harley-Davidson11 am – 3 pm

  • FriOct 23

    Fashion for a Cause

    Willie's Modern FareCocktails 6 pm · Fashion show around 7:30 pm

  • SatOct 24

    No Tricks, All Treats

    Golden Road Brewery10 am – 3 pm

All events

About us

Rescuing bull terriers since 2011

California Paws Rescue goes where bull terriers are hardest to find: kill shelters, the streets, the open desert. Many arrive injured. Some are blind or missing a leg. Every one of them gets medical care, time and training to start over, and a home that fits.

2011
Rescuing since
1,000+
Adoptions
36
Ready for homes today