The Kern County Animal shelter has lots of purebred dogs and puppies up for adoption. $75 gets you a dog that is neutered/spayed, vaccinated, treated for fleas, and a free vet exam. All animals pass a behavior test before being put up for adoption. If the dog you want is not up to their adoption release date you can put your name down and be the first on the list for that pet.

Currently at the shelter (adults and lots of puppies), and yes, these are purebred, not mixes:
German shepherds
shitzus
chihuahuas
min pins
jack russel terriers
pit bulls
saint bernard
mastiffs
queensland heelers
border collies
labradors
golden retreivers
poodles
pomeranian
boxers
basset hound
dalmatian
huskies
cocker spaniel

and of course lots of mixed breeds

cats:
tons of kittens, long haired and short
siamese
snowshoe

Here's a link where you can see what's available. If they don't get adopted right after coming in they get put to sleep, so why spend $300 on a puppy when you can get one for $75 that's already been vaccinated and fixed.

http://www.co.kern.ca.us/acd/default.asp

It's in Bakersfield: Just take the 58 east from the 99, get off at Mt. Vernon and go south one block.
Let them know you read it on craig's list!

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