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Sandy

Parson Russell Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Adult
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Sandy was rescued from the LA Shelter along with 3 young puppies.  The puppies are grown and adopted and now it's time for Sandy to find her forever home.  Sandy weighs about 12 pounds and is approximately 5 to 6 years old.  Sandy is shy and needs time to warm up to you, but she is sweet natured and quiet.  Sandy is house-trained and loves a car ride.  Sandy is now spayed, up to date with shots (including rabies) and is microchipped.  Sandy's adoption fee is $450.  For more information on Sandy, please call (714) 319-0802 or to fill out an application, please go to www.greendogfoundation.org.October 24, 2024, 6:19 pm
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Amber AKA Chyna

Carolina Dog Black Mouth Cur

Female, Young
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Tripod lovers Lookie here!   Meet  stunning Chyna, who came into the shelter system and had an a bad leg injury that needed amputation, but that's not slowing this happy, lovable girl down a bit!  Tripods are not handicap at all! Chyna has adapted well and is runs around with ease having a blast with her pack of fur friends.  Chyna loves other dogs and play is high on her list but also loves human companions too...  Chyna is a great all around dog and would do best in a family who has another playful pup to have fun with. Her temperament is kind, loving and easy to be with.  Chyna is 1 1/2 years old aprox.  22-24lbs and seems to be more a Carolina/Black Mouth Cur looking girl. She is a small/medium dog, for those looking for a dog not too small and not too big!  To apply for adoption go to: http://greendogfoundation.com/application-for-adoption/ or  call 949-842-2517 for more information. More Pictures plus videos are availableOctober 24, 2024, 6:19 pm
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Brodie

Australian Shepherd Australian Kelpie

Male, Young
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Brodie!  This boy is a very very special GreenDog.  Brodie was seen being attacked as a puppy by a coyote and then taken to the Riverside Shelter.   Due to California laws, Brodie would have to be quarantined for 6 months before being available for adoption and the shelter just didn’t have the space to board him that long, so in lieu of being euthanized, Riverside Shelter reached out to us and we took Brodie in.  Brodie is off his quarantine now and he is neutered, up to date on all vaccinations and microchipped.    There is one special requirement for a forever home for Brodie…his mom and dad MUST have a pool…or maybe an adopter who surfs a lot or kayaks?   Of the 1000+ dogs that have come through the GreenDog Ranch, I’ve never known one to be part fish, and Brodie is certainly that.  He absolutely loves to swim and will literally tread deep water playing with a toy for hours.   Brodie gets along great with other dogs big and small and even loves our free range chickens.   He’s a gentle soul and loves to hug.  Brodie is almost a year old now and is ready to find his forever someone. Brodie is approximately 50 lbs of great fun and amusement... For more information about Brodie contact 949-456-7032  or submit an application for adoption to: http://greendogfoundation.com/application-for-adoption/October 24, 2024, 6:19 pm
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Coco

Rat Terrier Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Coco is a sweet shy 6 lb  but playful gentle puppy of 6 months, she has been spayed, microchipped, dewormed, flea/tick treated and vaccinated. Coco seems to be a Rat Terrier/Chi mix, who deserves a loving home where she will be cherished. Coco loves to play with her siblings, would do best in a home in a calm environment. Older kids and if you have another dog, that's good with puppies even better! Cute, sweet and kind this puppy got it all going and is ready for her Furever home now. For more information on Coco you can contact the foster mom Kim at 714-319-0802 or submit an adoption application to: http://greendogfoundation.com/application-for-adoption/February 2, 2025, 1:27 pm
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Sadie

Siberian Husky Alaskan Malamute

Female, Adult
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Sadie was found wandering the streets far from the original adopter who got her from an Los Angeles shelter.   Owner surrendered and a well behaved spayed, 4 year old vaccinated and microchipped girl, she would flourish in a family environment!  Sadie knows her basic commands, loves loves all the people she meets and just wants love, some proper exercise and to never be dumped by another irresponsible owner ever again!  Sadie is about 50bs, majestic looking, wants to play with other dogs her size, house trained and pee pad trained as well...Ideally a home with a nice secure yard with high fencing as this breed is know to be escape artist.  Sadie is ready for your fun family or individual  adventures now!  For more info on Sweet Sadie: 949-842-2517 or greendogfoundation@gmail.com  Applications can be submitted here: http://greendogfoundation.com/application-for-adoption/  Vaccinations will be updated by the rescueOctober 24, 2024, 6:19 pm
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Freya aka Louise

Staffordshire Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Freya was a staff favorite and because of that, with shelter and networkers effort we were able to save Freya from being Euthanized. Freya is 50lbs and 3 years old lover girl  most likely an  Stafford Terrier looking girl with a heartwarming loving personality to match! Freya Foster mom described this sweet lovebug: Freya is such a sweet and sensitive soul. She is eager for love from every human she meets and bonds quickly with her people. She is low energy and is happiest lying as close as possible to you. While her previous life is unknown, she seems to be new to a lot of things including toys, stairs and walks but is being the bravest girl and learning how to be a dog. She is not reactive to dogs on walks and gets zoomies as soon as she touches grass. Adopt this wiggly and soulful girl  Freya is scheduled to get spayed and a dental at our vets. Freya has had all her shots, dewormed, flea treated and 100% recovered from having a cold at the shelter.(Which is common) Freya is ready for her FFUREVER HOME NOW! She loved her kennel mate at the shelter and its her turn to have a wonderful home where this time she will be cherished! For more information on Freya aka Louise from SEAACA Shelter 24-11791 contact 949-842-2517 or email greendogfoundation.com October 24, 2024, 6:19 pm

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Dog shelters and rescues in San Clemente, California

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

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Coastal Animal Services Authority

221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente, CA 92672

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Pet Project Foundation

Voted "Best Place to Adopt a Pet", 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente, CA 92672

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Alura Always & Forever Pekingese Rescue

LOS ANGELES, SO ORANGE COUNTY, Foster home locations, SO CALIF, CA 92672

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Karmic Rescue - San Clemente

San Clemente, CA 92673

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Heer to Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 1001, Wildomar, CA 92673

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GreenDog Foundation

PO Box 2473, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624

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A Wish For Animals

P.O. Box 4054, Dana Point, CA 92629

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Promise 4 Paws, Inc.

31878 Del Obispo Street, #118-379, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Pet Types: dogs

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Doggie Bonez, Inc 501c3 Non Profit

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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German Shepherd Safe Haven

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

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