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Puppies and dogs in San Diego, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in San Diego, 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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Paloma

Poodle (Miniature) Maltese

Female, Puppy
National City, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Paloma was found in the streets of Los Angeles. She had a few minor injuries that she has already recovered from. Paloma is about 1 year old female poodle/maltese mix. She weights 15 lbs. She may get to 20 lbs max when she is fully grown. She is spayed and her shots are up to date. Her blood work came back clean. She is in great healt! Paloma is a smart and friendly girl. In just a few weeks, she learned to use the pee pee pads, to walk on the leash, and to wait until she is walked to go potty. She sleeps in her own bed throughout the night. She gets along with my three dogs. I have taken her to hang out with family and friends, and she loves EVERYONE. Paloma enjoys playing with other small dogs and kids. I have not introduced her to large dogs or cats, but I think she will be fine with both. She loves chewing on toys. She is not destructive, but she has stolen a few socks to play with them. Asking for a $250 rehoming fee to help me cover her sterilization and vet bills.

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Herman

Cairn Terrier

Male, Young
National City, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Herman is a 3 year old terrier mix with so much love to give! Herman was found left alone at the Cabazon Dinosaurs, after waiting out his stray hold, when no one came to claim him, we busted him out of the Riverside Shelter. He is a gentle boy who would be a great work from home partner! He has not shown any food aggression and is great with his 2 foster siblings. When we found him he was unable to put weight on his front left paw - but the vets think this is a soft tissue injury that will heal with time (and love!). He is fully potty trained and loves to be outside. All this boy wants is to snuggle and give kisses. He will make an amazing addition to any home!

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Seymour

American Pit Bull Terrier Boxer

Male, Puppy
National City, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Seymour was adopted at the Portland Humane Society. His birthday is 1/4/24, making him a little over 13mos old. Unfortunately since moving, my living circumstances have not allowed me to keep him. He is very loving, playful, attentive and loves people and other dogs. He grew up with a cat and was always very good with her. He does not have much experience around children however, when he has been around them he was very gentle. He loves the outdoors and loves going to the beach/lake (likes to swim and catch sticks in the water) and he also enjoys hiking. He is not very picky when it comes to food but some foods do give him dry skin (I'm unsure of exactly what the allergy is to that.) If you're looking for a lover boy or a pup who loves adventure, he is most definitely the catch for you. He adds a lot of love wherever he goes.

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Izzy

Coonhound (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
National City, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I adopted her from the SD Humane Society, She is about a year and a half. She is house trained and knows basic commands She is very shy at first but when she gets use to you she is super friendly and loving. From my experience she just kind of ignores other dogs but she will play with them a little bit.

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Greta

Pug Beagle

Female, Young
National City, 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
This is Greta she is a sweet girl who just like to sleep and eat. Greta enjoys to be cuddled and loved by people. Greta is not a picky eater and she is nice to everyone. Greta is potty trained and knows simple commands. Greta enjoys to sleep while I’m at work and is there to greet me at the door.

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Rana

Chihuahua Beagle

Female, Senior
Lemon Grove, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rana is 9 yrs old and is paired with Mokie who is over 10. I have had both dogs since 2017. Due to my health issues I can no longer take care of them as they should be taken care of. Rana loves to cuddle chase chickens is house broken eats dry food and home made wet food

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Dog shelters and rescues in San Diego, California

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

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Miracle Foundation SD

San Diego, CA 92101

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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CareTX.org (Cressie Animal Refuge and Enrichment) - San Deigo Transport transport

San Deigo, CA 92101

Pet Types: dogs

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Mutt Scouts - San Diego

1910 State St, San Diego, CA 92101

Pet Types: dogs

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Southland Collie Rescue - San Diego County

San Diego, CA 92112

Pet Types: dogs

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Alljoy4Paws - San Diego Chapter

San Diego, CA 92103

Pet Types: dogs

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The Animal Pad - CA Chapter

San Diego, CA 92103

Pet Types: dogs

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The Cantu Foundation

San Diego, CA 92104

Pet Types: dogs

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Save the Dalmatians and Others Canine Rescue, Inc

San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, California, dogs are fostered in So California, Southern CA, CA 92104

Pet Types: dogs

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Rosebud Animal Rescue

San Diego, CA 92104

Pet Types: dogs

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Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue

San Diego, CA 92102

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