Meet Chispita.

San Diego, CA · Adult · Cattle Dog / Miniature Pinscher / Mixed

Listed since Sep 18, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 28, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Chispita! DOB: July 2024Weight: 29lbsPersonality: Coy, Loving, PlayfulLooks: Gorgeous tricolor coat, freckled chest, alert pointy ears, and the softest eyes that stare directly into your soulGood With: Dogs and Children​​History: Found abandoned on a rural road near the shelter in Manzanillo, Chispita’s past is behind her, and her future is bright. Though she was understandably shy at first, she has blossomed into a deeply loving and playful companion. Her name means "little spark," which perfectly captures the bright, affectionate personality that shines through once she knows she's safe.​Chispita is the definition of a loyal heart dog. She forms an extraordinarily special bond with her chosen person, sticking close by your side like a sweet shadow. She loves playing with other dogs and is wonderful with children. While she takes a little extra time to warm up to strangers, watching her Coy side melt into pure trust, playfulness, and devotion is one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable.​Ideal Home: Chispita would thrive with a patient, loving adopter who understands that the best things in life are worth waiting for. Her perfect home includes:​A Patient Heart: Someone who will give her the space and gentle encouragement she needs to build trust at her own pace.​A Safe Haven: A calm environment where she can settle in and feel completely secure.​Playmates & Affection: A family with kids or other dogs where she can enjoy playtime and cuddle sessions once her soft, soul-searching eyes tell you she's officially home.​Ready to earn the deepest loyalty of a truly special girl? Apply to adopt Chispita today by visiting our website to fill out an adoption application: www.thebarkinglot.net/adopt. Our dogs are located in San Diego County, CA. We will happily consider out of town applications and can conduct virtual play dates with interested adopters. We have monthly transport to various locations in the Pacific Northwest, individual arrangements would need to be made for other locations across the US and Canada.About Angeles en CaminoThis dog is part of Angeles en Camino ("Angels on the Way"), a cross-border rescue mission bringing adoptable dogs from Manzanillo, Mexico, to loving homes in Southern California. Sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Manzanillo and made possible through a partnership between Animal Angels ZLO and The Barking Lot, this initiative gives vulnerable dogs a second chance at life while connecting two communities through rescue.To initiate the adoption process for this dog, please complete our online application by clicking below. Your adoption coordinator will respod to you via email once they receive your application: www.thebarkinglot.net/adopt

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What this home needs

• Other dogs

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• Children

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  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 3, 2026, 6:22 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 3, 2026, 6:22 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.