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Puppies and dogs in El Cajon, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in El Cajon, California. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Buttercup

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, Young

Spring Valley, CA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Hi everyone. This is Buttercup. She is a sweet 2 year old black pittie/lab mix. She is housebroken, crate-trained, and knows basic commands. I rescued her from SEAACA when she had minutes left. However I am not able to keep her forever. Please give her a forever home. She is a sweet girl.

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Bear

Pekingese

Male, Young

Spring Valley, CA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Bear came to our family during the summer of 2022. His previous owner was a military family that was moving out of the US and couldn’t take him. I’ve always been a Dog lover and our family decided to take him in. He is great with our daughters ages 3 & 4. He gets along great with cats and loves to go in walks and play fetch. Unfortunately I lost my job a few months ago and am the sole provider for our family. I’ve since recently found new work but during the struggles of finances, we got evicted from our place and we are staying with family until the 1st of November. Where we are moving, pets of any kind aren’t allowed. Sadly we won’t be able to bring Bear with us. It’s been a hard resolution to come to terms with but it is best for our family and Bear as well. He truly is a very special sweet boy and loves just being a friend to everyone.

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Mille

Rhodesian Ridgeback Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult

Spring Valley, CA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Millie is exceptional when it comes to training. She knows all the vital voice commands. Stop, go, come, stay, sit. (I have videos of her in action for viewing. Her loyalty is amazing. She will love you like no other dog. Do to financial hardship I am moving from my house to either an apartment or renting a room, both not suitable for a dog. She must have a yard or open space. Kids to play with would be wonder. Addition dogs would be great too. I have time to wait and find her match (2 months) because she deserves it.

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Luana

Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Mutt

Female, Adult

Spring Valley, CA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

I adopted Luana when she was about 6 years old (now 12) from a friend that was no longer able to have a pet. She is still a very energetic and happy pup who loves her attention. She does have a couple of issues that are unbeknownst to me as to why this happens. She displays agressive behavior at times towards other dogs i.e. excessive barking and an inability to stop trying to lunge at. She has bit someone trying to restrain her from trying to rush at a dog a couple of times. Also, she will just lick her feet excessively which causes a fungal infection in her feet. When she does that, she usually itches her ear and introduces a whole new infection. She has a collapsing trachea due to loss of collagen, had a hystorectamy the of Jan 2024, and had a mastectomy Jun 2024. Other than that, she is a good loyal dog. She knows common commands like sit, lay down, speak etc.

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Kora

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

San Diego, CA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Kora is a friendly pup, who loves to play fetch, run, and explore. She would make a great companion for someone who is active and looking for an adventure buddy. She does well with other dogs and could easily be introduced into an existing pack. Kora had a rough start to life after being abandoned along with her 3 siblings, who sadly did not survive. But she is determined to live life to the fullest in their honor. She has already been de-wormed, vaccinated and spayed. She is currently at our rescue in Baja California, but we can do a meet and greet over video and then schedule an in person meeting in San Diego. If you are interested in adopting her please fill out our adoption application here: https://form.jotform.com/230085302682854

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Manchas

Mixed Breed (Medium) Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos

San Diego, CA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Manchas and his brother Max were abandoned at the vet. He is a very sweet dog with an adventurous spirit, He has been at our shelter for a few months already, at no fault of his own. He just needs someone willing to give him a chance. It will be worth it. He has been de-wormed, vaccinated, and neutered. He is currently at our rescue in Baja California, but we can do a meet and greet over video and then schedule an in-person meeting in San Diego. If you are interested in adopting Manchas please fill out our adoption application here: https://form.jotform.com/230085302682854

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Dog shelters and rescues in El Cajon, California

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Southwestern Rottweiler Club of San Diego

P.O.Box 1865, El Cajon, CA 92022

Pet Types: dogs

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Lots of Love for Animals Rescue

spring valley, CA 91978

Pet Types: dogs

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Border Collie Rescue Inc.

718 Waterloo Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Pet Types: dogs

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San Diego Mastiff Rescue / Wendy Humphrey

5004 Dehesa Rd., El Cajon, CA 92019

Pet Types: dogs

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K.O.R.A.L.

San Diego, CA 92019

Pet Types: dogs

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Poochie Momma

Rancho San Diego, CA 92019

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pitties and Company

El Cajon, CA 92019

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rosedale Animal Rescue

El Cajon, CA 92019

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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VC Animal Rescue

La Mesa, CA 91941

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Baja Rescue Ranch

San Diego, CA 91941

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

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German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

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Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

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Puppies and dogs in El Cajon, California

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