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These German Shepherd Dogs are available in El Cajon, California.
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Chappo

German Shepherd Dog

Male
El Cajon, CA
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Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner on January 13, 2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Chappo, a sweet and lovable dog who thrives on companionship and affection. He enjoys going for walks, playing with toys, and snuggling up for quiet moments. Chappo would make a wonderful addition to a home ready to shower him with love and attention. At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Tri Color Weight: 53.2

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Wilma

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their a community member. Why this pet is the one for you:Wilma is a gentle and shy soul looking for a patient and loving home. She thrives with a calm environment with a family that will give her the time she needs to open up. Once she warms up, Wilma is a total cuddle bug and loves to soak up all the love you give to her! While she did enter care with another dog that she got along well with, new dogs tend to stress her out so she may do best as the only dog until she has time to fully settle in and open up. With care and understanding, Wilma will blossom into a loyal and affectionate companion. At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: Black Weight: 61 Age: 2yrs 1mths 3wks

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Tito

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
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Not good with kids, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Tito, a strikingly handsome dog with a big personality! Tito is looking for an experienced, patient home to help him work through his quirks. He can sometimes take time to warm up to new people and experiences, so he needs someone who understands his boundaries. Tito also has some resource-guarding tendencies with food, treats, and toys, so a calm and structured environment will help him thrive. With the right guidance, Tito has the potential to be a loyal and loving companion. Due to Tito's size and arousal/impulsivity, we also require that any children in the home be at least 10 years old or older. If you would like to meet Tito, please visit our El Cajon campus! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered. This pet is now ready for his new home! Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 102 Age: 4yrs 3mths 3wks

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Little Miss

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Female, 2 yrs
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Little Miss! This pup, along with her mom (Amara) and 10 other siblings, transferred to us from the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at 6 days of age! Little Miss is considered to be the runt of the litter and was half the size of the rest of her siblings as a young pup. She has since caught up in weight and size but is definitely smaller than her siblings. Don't let her tiny stature fool you! This adorable baby girl is the most outgoing of the group! She is one sweet & mighty mini! Check out Amara & pups' rescue story here: https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid07LVqvxwreznCQSQH2FAkhJhV7bYrU6XqwVUMyvsL9vSaPQYUFQZqHZQnQzgmrU7rl Health considerations: Little Miss was diagnosed with moderate hip dysplasia. Corrective surgery is not required at this time and may or may not be required later in life. She may be more prone to develop arthritis in life and is taking joint supplements daily. No changes in exercise are required in the average household. Additional Note: First two photos taken at 1 year of age. Third photo taken at 6 months of age. Final photo taken at 2 months of age. Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.

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Jack

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Jack! This pup, along with his mom (Amara) and 10 other siblings, transferred to us from the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at 6 days of age! Jack may be a bit shy to start but he loves to make new friends when given the chance! He enjoys playing with toys of all varieties and will do best in a home that can steadily expand his world at his pace. Check out Amara & pups' rescue story here: https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid07LVqvxwreznCQSQH2FAkhJhV7bYrU6XqwVUMyvsL9vSaPQYUFQZqHZQnQzgmrU7rl Additional Note: First two photos taken at 1 year of age. Third photo taken at 6 months of age. Final photo taken at 2 months of age. Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.

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Licorice

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Licorice! This pup, along with his mom (Amara) and 10 other siblings, transferred to us from the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at 6 days of age! Licorice is a sweet & sensitive boy who loves to play with his fellow littermates and tons of toys! He loves to hang out with his people as well and will do best in a home that can provide him with lots of love and encouragement. Check out Amara & pups' rescue story here: https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid07LVqvxwreznCQSQH2FAkhJhV7bYrU6XqwVUMyvsL9vSaPQYUFQZqHZQnQzgmrU7rl Additional Note: First two photos taken at 1 year of age. Third photo taken at 6 months of age. Final photo taken at 2 months of age. Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.

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These German Shepherd Dogs are available for adoption close to El Cajon, California.
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Cleo

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Chula Vista, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Cleo is a year old. I rescued her from the animal shelter a little bit ago. She has been in and out of the shelter and is shy when you first come around, but it doesn’t take her long to warm up to you. She is super outgoing and loves to play. I would really love to find her a forever home!

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Rocket

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 mos
Chula Vista, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hey everyone my name is Rocket! I’m 8 months old and I’m the wiggliest puppy around! My brother Peter and I arrived at the shelter in a litter of 11 puppies! 11! All of my siblings got adopted but he and I are still waiting to be adopted by our forever families. Could it be you? I’m growing up at the shelter which makes me a little bit sad but I know that soon enough my foster or forever family will pick me up and take me home! I love when people pet me and I love to give lots of love and cuddles! I would do well with further socialization and training to reach my full potential. I am URGENT and looking for a foster or forever home! Fill out a foster or adoption application at passionforpitties.com if you want to get me out of the shelter and into a loving home!

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Bella

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Female, Young
Jamul, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Bella hadid born June/2023. Bella requires lots of attention, loves to cuddle and is very active.

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Dexter

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Chula Vista, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Dexter, a 2.5 year old handsome boy. He is affectionate, playful, obedient, and just charming! I mean come on, look at that face! Dexter is the perfect companion for those who enjoy the outdoors and moderate energy level. A couple long walks per day keep him happy. He is great with other dogs.

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Lucy

German Shepherd Dog Cattle Dog

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Bonita, 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
Breed: Shepherd/Cattle Dog MixAge: approx 2 years old (estimated DOB 6/1/2020)Weight: 50 lbsGender: Spayed FemaleDogs : SelectiveCats: FearfulKids: NoPersonality:-Shy but Energetic and Curious-Medium Energy-Walks well on leash-No Prey Drive-Indifferent with people, allows pets, but not the biggest fanFlight Risk: do not leave unattended in a yard, crate training is a must when you are gone, tight grip on the leash is a must on adventures. Must be aware of open doors and windowsTo adopt: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/37765/genericTo foster: https://petstablished.com/foster_form/37764/genericEmail: awayhomefordogs@gmail.com ##1346342##

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Beowulf

German Shepherd Dog Alaskan Malamute

Male, 9 yrs 2 mos
Bonita, CA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I am a gentle giant and also a big scaredy cat!  I was humanely trapped after months or years (no one knows) surviving on my own sneaking into a wilderness camp finding scraps and running from people.  Once caught I was placed in multiple homes (by the shelter), lost by all of them and then returned.  No one understood my need to feel safe first and fear of people of any kind.  My last placement led me here when no one could catch me.  After my third capture I  got what I learned TO LOVE.  I now welcome treats, affection, human interaction and love my dog friends.   I thrive with an outgoing dog.  When I attend events or pack walks I immediately make my fur friends my pack and need them close.  I transiftion well from one dog friend to another but will need a Solid FOREVER Soulmate owner.  It's taken me a long time to gain trust, find my love for people and affection so this change for me needs to be once.  When I know you're safe you are MY solid and I will spend all my time wanting to be with you. I LOVE walking on a leash.  Despite my enormitiy I am a mouse on the line (unless something scares me).  I am ready to retire and become someone's forever.  It's important that my new home be prepared to be patient, let me get to know them, love me until I do and keep me safe with no new changes.  It's a big ask but certainly someone out there has a dog needing a friend and a permanent plan that does not involve moves or a need to change once I move in.  Some things to know about me-noise sensitive (loud noises, squeak toys)-has no idea how large he is and wants to curl in your lap-doesn’t like his feet touched and will avoid it at all cost-loves to share his toys and crate space with his friends-watches other dogs in his run to see how brave he needs to be with new people-food motivated-not overly destructive with his toys (or if he is, he blames it on the other dogs )-walks really well on leash-Prefers to be a “homebody”.   Flight Risk: do not leave unattended in a yard, crate training is a must when you are gone, tight grip on the leash is a must on adventures. Must be aware of open doors and windowsTo adopt: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/37765/genericTo foster: https://petstablished.com/foster_form/37764/genericEmail: awayhomefordogs@gmail.com ##1267111##

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Ozzy

Belgian Malinois Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Young
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ozzy is a very sweet and loving Mal pup. We are sad that we are making the decision to rehome him, as he is apart of our family. Since we have a little one on the way we've found it best that he goes to a family who has the time to give him attention and to get him trained. We are searching for someone who is experienced with high-energy breeds. Ozzy is very mellow for a Malinois but he still needs to be walked daily, and it would be in your best interest to get him leash-trained. We have been using a pronged collar to try and train him not to pull, but we have been unsuccessful. He has been good around our 3-year-old daughter, but there are many instances where his Maligator tendencies come out. I want to be as transparent as I can, so if you have any questions, please reach out. I want to be sure that he goes to a very loving family and to owners who are experienced and know what they're doing with this type of dog.

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Ellie

Dutch Shepherd

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Ellie, a gentle soul with a heart full of love. She may seem shy at first, but once you get to know her, her sweetness shines through. Ellie needs a home where she can have her own space and time to adjust. She's a loyal companion who will always be by your side once she feels safe and loved. Her timid nature makes her the perfect pet for someone who understands the value of patience and the joy of earning a pet's trust. Adopt Ellie and experience the pure, unconditional love that only unique dog like her can provide. At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Brindle Secondary Color: Red Weight: 31.2 Age: 2yrs 9mths 0wks

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in El Cajon, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for German Shepherd Dog puppies in El Cajon, California. Browse these German Shepherd Dog rescues and shelters below.

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5.4 miles

San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

1373 N. Marshall Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020

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

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Rescue

5.7 miles

Passion for Pitties

P.O. Box 212574, Chula Vista, CA 91921

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

6.1 miles

Heart of Gold's Shelter

9400 Blossom Valley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

6.1 miles

Born Again Animal Rescue

El Cajon, CA 92021

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

6.7 miles

Santuario Esperanza

Chula Vista, CA 91913

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8.4 miles

PAWS4thought Animal Rescue

PO Box 1893, Bonita, CA 91908

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Rescue

8.4 miles

A Way Home For Dogs

5073 Central Ave, #2001, Bonita, CA 91908

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9 miles

Leonberger Rescue Pals

Lakeside, CA 92040

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9.5 miles

Amazing Strays Rescue

San Diego, CA 92115

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

11.6 miles

Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (public)

130 Beyer Way, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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

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