Mastiff Dogs Available for Adoption

URGENT! Joyce Byers has been diagnosed with a treatable upper-respiratory illness and needs a safe home to recover. She is running out of time!

Joyce Byers is a 12-week-old Mastiff mix currently being held at the Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield Shelter. She has been at the shelter since January 30, 2026 and is ready for her new home.

Pet ID: A1240596

Companion Animal Protection Services (CAPS), a national nonprofit based in Thousand Oaks, CA., is partnering with Kern County Animal Services in Bakersfield to find homes for high risk dogs. The shelter has more than 300 dogs and puppies in two metal warehouses with no outdoor runs. Dogs over five months old are at high risk for euthanasia because of lack of space and too many abandoned dogs in the community.

Please contact CAPS if you are interested in adopting, rescuing or fostering, and we will make sure the shelter contacts you. They do not answer phones or respond often to voice messages due to understaffing.

PLEASE NOTE: Foster homes must be in Kern County. The dogs are in Bakersfield, not Thousand Oaks. CAPS can arrange transportation if you are on the West Coast.

https://caps-web.org/contact-caps/
*No phone calls, please. If you would like us to call you, please leave your phone number in an email.

The Mastiff, a large and powerful breed with a history dating back to ancient times, is known for its gentle and loyal nature. These dogs are devoted family companions, often forming strong bonds with their owners. Despite their imposing size, Mastiffs are typically calm and patient, making them excellent protectors and watchdogs. With a distinctive wrinkled face and a massive build, Mastiffs require proper training and socialization to thrive in various environments.

Founded in 1992, the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals...