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Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in Encinitas, California

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Kristi

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Cardiff, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Kristi is a Australian Shepherd Mix. Her estimated date of birth is 8/20/2015 and she weighs 40 lbs. She is up to date on all of her shots and she is fixed. Kristi is OK with people that she knows but is not good with new people. She is better suited for a home that has no cats, no kids or other dogs or small animals.  Kristi does like to vocalize and would be best in a house as she needs a lot of space to run around. Kristi is not good alone and does need someone she can trust to be her side most of the time. Kristi requires a very special diet and does not tolerate prepackaged dog food well. She has some minor skin issues that do require weekly medication.  She has a very high energy level and would require exercise on a daily basis for at least 1 hour otherwise she has the tendency to be destructive to items.  Kristi does have some issues on a a leash and has a small problem with marking in homes.We do not have a central location to see our dogs.  Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. Currently we are unable to do any out-of-state adoptions. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption.  If you are interested in potentially adopting please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. Your application will be reviewed and you will be placed on a waiting list for the dog(s). If your name comes up on the waiting list(s) we will contact you. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/shelter-dogs/ Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to Adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/. October 22, 2024, 12:59 pm
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Rio

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Del Mar, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rio’s personality is typical for Aussies: enthusiastic, energetic, happy. He loves physical activity, whether it’s long leashed walks, unleashed beach time, or playing fetch and his desired activity level is normal. He is exceedingly agile and quick, and would probably excel at agility, especially with his high focus on his person. Rio currently lives in a busy condo development and becomes anxious with all of the happenings around him, which triggers his barking. He is otherwise super sweet, cuddly and playful. Rio needs a quiet environment, preferably with a yard. He does need a moment or two to warm up to strangers. Rio enjoys his walks but may bark if frightened by an E-bike or skateboarder. Rio has been great with dogs his size and plays with, and grooms, his cat sibling. He loves playing ball and will actually toss it back to you! Rio is a "Velcro" boy loves to follow his people around and to cuddle.
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Poca

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 mos
Carlsbad, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Read this pup’s bio on our website: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/dogs/. If the dog is not visible on our website, they are no longer available. You can meet your New Best Friend at an Adoption Event near you! Check our events calendar to see the upcoming event dates: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/events All our rescue doggies come with their health record and have received all necessary medical care, which includes (but is not limited to) all vaccines, de-wormer, anti-flea/tick medication, microchip and of course spay/neuter surgery. Our adoption fee is $500. Only in California, the fee for puppies under a year old is $600. Please consider this not as a price you pay for the doggie, but as a (partially tax-deductible) donation to our charity, so we can continue our work of saving 1000+ doggies per year. Read more about why we charge adoption fees here: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/adopt/ If you have any additional inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via call or text. We are excited to meet you at one of our upcoming adoption events! More info with Cecilia: 408.477.0553 Mo to Su from 8am to 8pm
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Moon pie

Australian Shepherd Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 4 mos
Carlsbad, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This pup will be at an adoption event near you! Read their bio and the bio of our 400 other cute and adoptable doggies on our website: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/dogs/. Feel free to call Cecilia at 408.477.0553 from Mo to Su from 8am to 8pm for more info. If the dog is not visible on our website, they already found a new home. All our doggies are available for a meet and greet at an adoption event near you! We will not respond to 'anonymous' inquiries without a telephone number.
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Linguini

Australian Shepherd Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Linguini! Linguini is a 10-week-old Australian Shepherd mix with a heart as big as his personality! This sweet, friendly, and social pup loves other dogs and is always ready for an adventure. He’s already almost fully potty trained, microchipped, neutered, vaccinated, and on flea control. Linguini’s trainer suspects he may be deaf, but that doesn’t slow him down one bit! He’s just as playful, loving, and eager to learn as any pup. To help set him up for success, his adoption fee includes one training session to get you both started on the right paw. If you’re looking for a fun-loving companion with lots of love to give, Linguini is your guy! Ready to adopt? Please fill out an application at www.secondleashonlife.org to meet him.   He is available to meet now and available to go home on February 10.  His adoption fee is $550 ##2247439##
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Milo

Australian Shepherd

Male, Puppy
Vista, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
We would love to keep him but we have struggled to get him well adjusted to our family and I fear he might not be the right fit since we have a toddler. He is a loveable dog very smart . He needs a new home with owners who are experienced and can get him the right training.

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We'll also keep you updated on Miss Maddie The FLOWER GIRL's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Maddie The FLOWER GIRL

Australian Kelpie

Female, Young
Encinitas, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Maddie is the EINSTEIN of Kelpies! She is the rarest of the rare- an ALL BLACK Kelpie GIRL. This working breed is highly human-bonded: a loyal and especially LOVING FAMILY DOG. Like ALL Australian Kelpies, this is not an apartment dog, she was bred to work on your property, guard your family, patrol your perimeter and do her JOB! This is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity for the RIGHT FAMILY with Land, Knowledge, and an owner who understands these kinds of breeds. THE IDEAL home will offer a large fenced property, a family experienced with the tempraments and intelligence of Kelpies, Aussies, Border Collies, etc. Miss MADDIE will offer YOU... an AMAZING INTELLIGENCE (beyond ANY other dog you have EVER had~) a SEA of LOVE and ABSOLUTE LOYALTY, a deep companionship and the ability to alert to protect your property if that is ever necessary. If YOU can offer Miss Maddie the perfect FURever home, respond ASAP with a PHONE NUMBER that you will answer when our Volunteer Coordinator calls you, and suggest a SPECIFIC TIME WINDOW that is best for you. Miss Maddie is ONLY available to homes in San Diego County. Lets chat- she is one of our FAVORITES! We have LOTS of great information about this BEAUTY!
We'll also keep you updated on NIKITA is NICE!!'s adoption status with email updates.
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NIKITA is NICE!!

Australian Kelpie

Female, Young
Encinitas, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Classic Kelpie girl, NICE NIKITA is a 2yo Sweetie. It is an absolute pleasure to work with this adorable girl! Nikki demonstrates the Superior Intelligence of working breeds in everything she does. From her loving nature to her quick learning, this family doggy is a STAR! The IDEAL HOME will have two (or even LOTS more!) children, a VERY LARGE FENCED YARD, as well as someone home most of the time. Kelpies crave time to give their love and companionship. This is NOT an apartment dog. If you're looking for a FABULOUS girl to entertain your family, join you on daily RUNNING (or even walking) go hiking/beach/baseball games, THIS IS YOUR GIRL! We hardly have to mention that Nikki is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING- everywhere she goes she turns heads! Her grace, poise and charm turn heads. She is alert and aware of everthing in her environment. Also on her Doggy Resume is RODENT CONTROL! If you have a gopher or rodent issue of any kind, this FAST and bright girl will save you thousands of dollars in Pest Control. Nikki is an alpha girl, so any companion doggy should be mellow. She has not been tested with felines, but generally Kelpies are known to do well with family HOUSE cats (we can't guarantee outdoor cats though!) Australian Kelpies are in the same category as Aussies, Border Collies, etc. They are ALL VERY VERY VERY VERY Smart. That means they are NOT ideal for first time dog owners who have had no experience with these kinds of breeds. Nikki has basic training and the ideal adoption candidate to be her new family will be prepared to CONTINUE her training the minute she graces your front door. LET THIS SUMMER be remembered as the year YOUR FAMILY ADOPTED THE BEST, ONCE IN A LIFETIME DOG ever! To get an immediate interview to be on the list, respond with a PHONE NUMBER and SCHEDULE a SPECIFIC TIME WINDOW when our Volunteer Adoption Counselor will call you. (Our volunteers all take time from their own famililes/work/lives to help! No one wants to play endless telephone tag when phones are unanswered ) For the family who has been looking for the perfect FAMILY dog, CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY! This is the ONLY Australian Kelpie we have EVER had in our Rescue. She is highly valuable and impressive- we are committed to getting her into the IDEAL home so Nikkie can begin LOVING a new family and enjoying SUMMER IN SAN DIEGO!
We'll also keep you updated on DAISY Give me yr ANSWER TRUE:-'s adoption status with email updates.
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DAISY Give me yr ANSWER TRUE:-

Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
Encinitas, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer TRUE! We're so CRAZY, all for the LOVE OF YOU! YOU'd look sweet, upon the seat... of a BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO! Daisy is a RARE BLACK KELPIE GIRL! And oh boy is she just the cuddliest, LOVE BUG EVER! Sharp as a whip, she senses your moods, she might even do your Calculus Homework if you leave it laying around ;-) Miss Nancy even let us dress her up for her photo shoot (and she didnt object to our foolishness, like many other puppers might ;-) THIS IS a dog who will happily bed down at the foot of your bed equally as well as guarding your home and property. Give her a job to do and she will excel at ANYTHING! If you have ever done AGILITY, this girl would just FLY through the air, learn the entire course in the wink of an eye, find your lost cell phone and hand you the car keys before you put down your Starbucks! DAISY, the DUKES OF HAZARD have NOTHING on YOU!!!! THE IDEAL HOME and FAMILY for Miss Daisy will have a good sized play yard for ball throwing and running, wonderful loving family members home most of the day, experienced dog owners who love to see their BEAUTIFUL DOG THRIVE! If that is YOU, call us IMMEDIATELY- Miss Daisy is interviewing TOP TIER families in San Diego RIGHT NOW! Respond with a phone number, and INCLUDE THE BEST TIME TO CHAT! GET MISS DAISY into your home before the Fourth of July- you can see she ALREADY has her 4th of July Costume READY! (NOTE: Adoptions ONLY in San Diego County. No exceptions, thank you)

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Baja Dog Rescue

Cardiff, CA 92007

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7.1 miles

Amazing Dogs

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

7.6 miles

Second Leash on Life

San Diego, CA 92130

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

11.8 miles

California Labradors Retrievers and More

San Diego, CA 92121

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

14.3 miles

Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

El Cajon, CA 92122

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Rescue

16.4 miles

The Barking Lot

San Diego, CA 92117

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

20.5 miles

San Diego Humane Society - San Diego Campus

5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110

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

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Rescue

21.1 miles

Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group

2307 Fenton Parkway #107-160, San Diego, CA 92108

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

21.5 miles

Baja Paws Rescue

San Diego, CA 92120

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

21.9 miles

Alljoy4Paws - San Diego Chapter

San Diego, CA 92103

Pet Types: dogs

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