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Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in San Jose, California

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PENNY

Australian Shepherd

Female, 3 mos
Santa Clara, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi! I’m Penny, a bubbly little puppy with a big heart and lots of love to give. I’m full of energy and always ready to play, whether it’s chasing after toys, exploring new places, or just cuddling up with you after a fun adventure. I may be small now, but I’m growing fast and I can’t wait to be your loyal companion for life! If you’re looking for a sweet, playful pup to add some joy to your home, I’m your girl. Let’s make some paw-some memories together! For more information contact the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) at 408-764-0344 or visit www.svaca.com
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Rocky Road

Australian Shepherd Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.This dog will be at Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, March 8th from 12-3pm or until adopted. If you would like the first opportunity to adopt, please fill out an application to be considered.   Adoption Fee: $650 Rocky Road is the perfect mix of sweet, nutty, and full of surprises—just like his namesake! This 6 year old, 16 pound Mini Aussie-Spaniel mix is packed with personality. He’s got the energy of a double scoop, the devotion of your favorite comfort treat, and just the right amount of crunch (especially when he gets excited for treats!). Whether he’s zooming around the house or melting into you for back scritches, Rocky Road is guaranteed to add a little flavor to your life. Much like a heaping bowl of his namesake, Rocky Road came with a few extra toppings when he first arrived—like a tendency to jump on tables in search of snacks! Now that he’s settled in, he’s showing his softer side. He’s a certified Velcro dog, always sticking close to his foster dad, and loves rolling against you for extra love. While he still wears a belly band indoors as he masters house training, he’s completely crate-trained and often tucks himself in for a cozy nap in his crate with the door open. Rocky Road enjoys a daily routine filled with adventure. He starts his mornings with a walk at 6:30 am, followed by breakfast, and then naps while his humans are at work. Afternoons and evenings bring more walks, lounging in the office, and hanging out with the family. On weekends, he enjoys spending all day with his people, making sure they never have a moment without a little extra sweetness in their lives. He loves toys, will happily toss them for himself, and gets a kick out of barking at other dogs during walks—he’s still learning that not every pup wants to be part of his sundae squad! The ideal home for Rocky Road? One where his people are around often and ready to take him on plenty of adventures—hiking, walking, or maybe even camping under the stars. A yard would be a great bonus for this energetic pup, and older kids would be best since he gets extra excited for treats (watch your fingers—placing them on the ground is the safest way to serve this little guy his snacks!). If you're looking for a dog with a heart full of love, a spirit full of fun, and just the right amount of crunch, Rocky Road is ready to be the sweetest addition to your home!March 14, 2025, 12:52 am
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CESAR

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr
San Martin, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Ceasar a pup with the love of outdoor walkies and playful nature. He loves cuddles or a ball to be tossed to him. He was surrendered due to the owner not able to give him a home. He loves water they say and is very sweet.Interested in meeting me? Please visit our adoption center located at 12425 Monterey Rd in San Martin anytime during open hours (12-6pm weekdays, 12-5 pm weekends). No appointment is necessary and there is no pre-application process.
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LIGHTNING*

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Lightning, the aussie mix! This handsome blue eyed beauty is ready to spark life into his next home. He not only has the looks but he has the smarts! He has enjoyed learning about the world around him and new skills through positive reinforcement based training. His particular high value reinforcement is playing fetch with toys, which makes it real fun! If you are into dog sports, have herding breed experience, and are looking for a companion... you may have met your match!From March 10th to March 17th, this dog’s adoption fee is reduced to $50 during the Get Lucky Adoption Special.Please note: Our Santa Cruz Location is open from 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.
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BEAR

Australian Shepherd

Male, 6 yrs
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Bear, the six year old Aussie mix! Despite being a senior in age (6 years or older) Bear still has plenty of spirit and energy that is common to the Australian Shepherd breed – loves playing fetch and running. Bear has experience living successfully with an 8 year old child and has even given kisses to staff members when interacting at the Shelter. Typical to his breed – Bear is looking for above average mental and physical stimulation from his guardian to aid in him settling during down time. He would enjoy being with his people more often than not. From March 10th to March 17th, this dog’s adoption fee is reduced to $50 during the Get Lucky Adoption Special.Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.
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ZIGA*

Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Watsonville, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Ziga, the neutered male Australian Shepherd. Ziga came to the Shelter as a stray so we do not know much about his life before the Shelter. Staff describe him as a handsome yet mischievous neutered male. He loves to be outdoors and happily engage with people. He has met a variety of dogs at the Shelter and has quickly initiated play. He will sometimes engage in herding breed behaviors (not a total shocker since he is well, a herding breed) so breed savvy adopters are recommended. Bonded with his guardian through force free/R+ paired with appropriate mental and physical stimulation will help set Ziga up for success. Patience as Ziga learns life skills and manners (house training, leash walking, etc) will be needed by his new guardians. If you are looking for an active pup to join you on life’s adventures – come meet Ziga today!Now through February 15th, we are hosting “Adopt Your Valentine” where adoption fees are reduced to $50. The adoption fee includes all age appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchips.Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.

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Snow

Border Collie Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Snow is a 3 year old border collie mix and has a sweet, silly, and very playful personality! Snow is a super active dog, she loves going to the park, playing fetch with her favorite ball, and gets along well with other dogs ( loves to chase and be chased). When you come home don’t be surprised if she brings you a toy to play! When it’s time to relax and unwind, you can bet Snow will be right by your side. We are looking for a new home for her due to issues with our landlord. We hope that her new home gives her the love, attention, and care she deserves. She’s an absolute love bug at heart, and the sweetest companion that will always be by your side. Snow has gone through a fair amount of training (basic and advanced training at Petco, certifications will be provided) and knows commands such as: sit, wait, down, leave it, heel, shake. We hope her new home gives her as much love as she has to offer! 🩷
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Xena

Border Collie German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
San Jose, 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
I got my dog from the shelter on Monterey rd almost 2 yrs ago. She loves people ,she has only been around adults and other dogs while at PetSmart when we were out of town. She is very loving ,very expressive big brown eyes .Xena is my Son’s dog that I have been caring for . I have health issues and recently fractured a vertebrae in my back and can no longer take care of Xena.
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Puzzle

Border Collie

Male, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sweet, affectionate boy!Puzzle is a 1.5 year-old, 28 pound, neutered Border Collie mix. Sweet Puzzle had a rough time in the shelter. He was losing weight, not eating, and had chronic stomach upset. Although the shelter had done lots of tests, nothing significant could be found, and he needed a rescue to provide more testing and support. After more testing and a change of food and regular probiotic, Puzzle is doing better! We expect he will need to stay on a special diet for the rest of his life, but otherwise he is a happy, healthy young dog! Puzzle currently lives with both larger and smaller dogs and has gotten along well with every dog he meets. He rides well in the car, is house trained, and walks beautifully on leash. While he can be nervous in a busy setting, Puzzle looks to his trusted humans for comfort. With a slow approach by new people, he quickly settles into a lap and gives the sweetest kisses! Puzzle had a rough 6 months in shelter life, but he is now ready and waiting for a forever home of his own where he can relax, settle in and blossom! Prior to adoption, all dogs are spayed/neutered, tested for heartworm, vaccinated (including rabies, if age appropriate) and microchipped.   Adoption fees for dogs: http://www.svpetproject.org/info/adoption  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 4, 2025, 3:36 pm

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Australian Shepherd shelters & rescues in San Jose, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Australian Shepherd puppies in San Jose, California. Browse these Australian Shepherd rescues and shelters below.

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4 miles

Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Rescue

13.1 miles

Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Shelter

26.6 miles

Santa Clara County Animal Shelter

12370 Murphy Ave., San Martin, CA 95046

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits

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Shelter

29 miles

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

1001 Rodriguez Avenue, Santa Cruz, 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

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Shelter

31.6 miles

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter - Watsonville

580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076

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

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Rescue

33.7 miles

TnT Small Animal Rescue

PO Box 5371, South San Francisco, CA 94083

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

37.7 miles

Joybound People and Pets

2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

37.7 miles

Underdog Animal rescue

PO Box 1518, Lafayette, CA 94549

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

39.3 miles

Muttville

255 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

40 miles

Ozzies Pound Puppies

Concord, CA 94518

Pet Types: dogs

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