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Puppies and dogs in Santa Monica, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Santa Monica, 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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Quigley

Collie

Male, Adult
Playa del Rey, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Quigley has been a companion to an elderly lady for the last 6 years. She adopted him from Adopt and Shop that had a location nearby. He is house trained, cuddly and healthy. He has been an apartment dog and loves it but he also enjoys outside.
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Karma

Husky American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Puppy
Venice, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rescued from high kill shelter in Modesto on last day before being euthanized She is a beautiful gentle baby who needs a loving and caring family where she will have lots of space and lots of exercise. She loves cuddling. She loves other dogs and enjoys toys and fun. We will be getting her spayed March 3, 2025. You will love her.
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Jack Black

Labrador Retriever

Male, 12 yrs 3 mos
Marina del Rey, 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
I was surrendered to the pound by my family, which was a pretty devastating experience for me. I am very affectionate and attach very quickly to every person I meet. I do get attached so much that I don’t want to share you with somebody else and therefore, I may become protective. So, my foster mum tells me that I need a person who can be my leader, who will show me the way and help me to trust again. I am very smart and eager to learn. I am also great with dogs and I would just love it if I could live with a canine companion and have a yard to romp around in. I really don't need too much; just a new forever home — is yours available? If you are interested in meeting Jack Black, please download the Adoption Questionnaire, fill it out and email it back to us at info@farescue.org or fax (310) 362-0321. You can also meet this and/or other available dogs at our weekend adoptions. [Jack Black weighs 45 lbs.] (1504)
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Goose

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 yrs
Marina del Rey, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I'm Goose. I had a hard start in life and was very isolated from the world in a yard with my siblings and parents, so I am tentative about new situations. I need a little time to warm up to new people, other pets, anything unfamiliar but I have enjoyed the company of a small dog, a cat, and the neighbor's young children at my previous home. Due to some neglect during puppyhood, I have some deformation on my front leg but I get around just fine, and my vet said not to mess with it because it's functioning and I'm not in pain. As is typical for my breed, I am quite intelligent. I catch on quickly to what you are asking of me and I am eager to please you. I am also very loyal and I will bond very deeply with my forever family. I would like to find a family that will let me live inside with them and give me lots of love and exercise for the rest of my long life. I hope it's not impossible. Will YOU consider me? If you are interested in meeting Goose, please download the Adoption Questionnaire, fill it out and fax it back to us at (310) 362-0321. You can also meet this and/or other available dogs at our weekend adoptions. [Goose is 4 years old and weighs about 80 lbs.] (1808/2206)
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Roxy

Westie, West Highland White Terrier Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 11 yrs 10 mos
Marina del Rey, 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
Hi, my name is Roxy! I don’t know how, but somehow I went from living with my human companion to being in a really scary place called the pound. Lucky for me; I was rescued by a wonderful rescue organization, and now I am being taken care of by a super foster family. They can tell you that I love to cuddle and chill, I’m very good with kids, I’m house-trained, and I love my walks and behave perfectly. I’m okay with being around other dogs, but I’m happy to just be around my human friends. I would be so happy to find my forever home, so I could give you all the love I have in me! If you are interested in meeting Roxy, please download the Adoption Questionnaire, fill it out and fax it back to us at (310) 362-0321. You can also meet this and/or other available dogs at our weekend adoptions. [Roxy is 11 years old and weighs 8 lbs.] (2003/2406)
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Gunner

Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 yrs 7 mos
Marina del Rey, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I'm a chocolate lab, need I say more? Ok, well, until recently I was living with a nice man and another dog on a horse farm, but he became ill, and now I need a new home. I'm very easy to get along with, either on walks or just being lazy around the house, and I do like water. One night my foster even took me out on the town to a restaurant patio, and I was SO well-behaved and everyone loved me. I can live with another dog but I don’t like sharing my food with anyone, so you would need to feed me separately. I did say I was a lab, so you know my relationship to food, right? Haha! Don't know what else to tell you, I just sort of go with the flow, so maybe I'll go with yours, too? If you are interested in meeting Gunner, please download the Adoption Questionnaire, fill it out and email it back to us at info@farescue.org or fax (310) 362-0321. You can also meet this and/or other available dogs at our weekend adoptions. (2008/2402)

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Dog shelters and rescues in Santa Monica, California

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

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Free Love Animal Rescue

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bff4pets/maryslittlelambs

Los Angeles, CA 90405

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Take Me Home Rescue

2633 Lincoln Blvd #207, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Pet Types: dogs

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The Pitty Committee - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 90405

Pet Types: dogs

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k9 connection

1453 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Pet Types: dogs

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Love Leo Rescue

santa monica, CA 90404

Pet Types: dogs

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Nana's Haven - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 90291

Pet Types: dogs

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creatureKIND

Los Angeles, CA 90291

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Philozoia Animal Rescue

Santa Monica, CA 90401

Pet Types: dogs

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