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Puppies and dogs in Poway, California

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs
Poway, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
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Meet Jerry – The Snuggle Bug With a Brave Heart Breed: Lab Mic Age: 3 years Location: Poway Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $250 Jerry is a 3-year-old sweetheart who’s been through a lot, but he’s blooming into the loyal, cuddly companion he was always meant to be. Since coming into care, Jerry has put on a healthy weight, gained confidence, and is thriving in a calm, loving environment. Why Jerry’s Special: •Cuddly and affectionate – once he trusts you, he’s all in •Loyal to the core – he bonds deeply and loves hard •Very smart and food-motivated – learns quickly and loves praise •Making significant strides – gaining weight, wagging more, and enjoying life! What He Needs: Jerry is still working through fear and needs a patient home that will coach him gently with kindness and routine. He does best with calm guidance and consistent support – he’s so close to fully blossoming! Ideal Home: Quiet, loving, and stable – someone who understands that building trust is a journey. Other calm dogs may help him thrive, and positive reinforcement is key!

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Lilly Bug

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr
Poway, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lilly – Your Next Adventure Buddy Breed: Australian Shepherd Age: 1.5 years Location: Poway Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $500 Say hello to Lilly, a stunning 1.5-year-old Australian Shepherd with a heart full of love and energy to match! This sweet, spirited girl is as bright as she is snuggly and is ready to find an active home to keep up with her zest for life. Why You’ll Love Lilly: Off-the-charts drive and motivation, perfect for hiking, agility, scent work, or fetch marathons Friendly with dogs and people: she’s a social butterfly with a wiggle-butt greeting. Food and toy motivated: she’s eager to learn and loves a challenge Rambunctious in the best way: full of joyful zoomies and personality Ideal Home: Lilly thrives in a home that values structure, activity, and positive training. We strongly prefer adopters with experience in herding breeds or high-energy working dogs. She’s not a couch potato – she’s a smart, sensitive athlete who will shine with the proper outlet! Note: Lilly is sweet-natured and loving, but still young and learning. She’ll do best with consistent guidance and mental and physical stimulation.

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Chocolat

Retriever (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Chocolat is a 2 yr old, 55 pound retriver mix. He was found on a highway. Since then he has been living at a Veterinarian Clinic. Chocolat is friendly and needs daily walks. He tends to be the alpha dog. He currently lives with other dogs This boy deserves a chance to have a family of his own.

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Romeo

Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Romeo was found as a stray, he was timid and didn't trust anyone at first. He was taken to the vet and since then his rehabilitation started.. Now he is a friendly and sweet boy; he is active but not hyperactive, loves to socialize and play with other dogs. He is currently 38 pounds and is approximately 3 yrs old.. Romeo is more confident on himself now and trust humans faster; he likes male and female humans, including kids. He sleeps in a crate with the door open. He is obedient, and alerts his family when he hears strange noises outside the house. He rides very well in the car and is used to being in a crate while commuting. If put on a potty schedule, he waits for his foster to open the door to the outdoor yard to go potty. He will mark territory initially when in a new home, but he get into this potty routine without an issue. He is learning how to walk on leash. He is not food aggressive but eats very fast. Loves toys. He deserves a loving family that will have time for playtime and walks. Romeo deserves an awesome family.

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Tito

Border Collie

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tito is a Border Collie mix. He’s four years old and 50 pounds. He was a stray, rescued from the streets of TJ, and he was injured at the time of his rescue. He unfortunately had to have his leg amputated due to the severity of his injuries. Despite suffering so much, he is an easy going, loving and grateful dog. He loves humans and loves to be in the company of his humans. He’s obedient, loves car rides, and sleeps in his crate with the door open. He walks well on a leash and gets around despite having lost his leg. He likes most dogs but small dogs tend to annoy him, and he does best with female dogs. He doesn’t like to share his food unless he likes the other dog. He loves being petted. He would be a wonderful companion, and he deserves to find a loving family.

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Mickey

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) Chihuahua

Male, 11 yrs 6 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I am Mickey, estimated date of birth Jan 2013. DRWB rescued me from a family who did not love me, I had it tough with them. But I am lucky because my foster is so loving and cares for me so much. First I did not trust anyone; now I am more confident but still I am conservative when meeting new people. I love to play with my puppy friends, run, and enjoy the moment. I tend to be a barker, and get along better with female doggies. My foster says that it would be best if I don't go to a family with small children (no less than 12 yrs old)

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Dog shelters and rescues in Poway, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Poway, California. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Pugs N Roses - San Diego

Poway, CA 92064

Pet Types: dogs

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Crafty's Crew

Poway, CA 92064

Pet Types: dogs

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The Dog Squad Rescue

11956 Bernardo Plaza Drive 355, San Diego, CA 92128

Pet Types: dogs

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PETSURG & ER4PETS

12335 WORLD TRADE DR, STE 16, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Dog Rescue Without Borders / Rescate Sin Fronteras

San Diego, CA 92131

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Del Mar Dog Rescue

9921 Carmel Mountain Rd #231, San Diego, CA 92129

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue San Diego

P. O. Box 722381, San Diego, CA 92172

Pet Types: dogs

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It's The Pits

PO Box 720008, San Diego, CA 92172

Pet Types: dogs

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Mad Mutts

San Diego, CA 92126

Pet Types: dogs

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Pennies from Heaven

San Diego, CA 92126

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
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English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
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
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier