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Venus

Belgian Malinois

Female, Adult
Oceanside, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived:Venus was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team on May 1, 2026. Why this pet is the one for you:Venus is a sensitive gal looking for her new home! She is still learning how to "dog," including playing with toys, and would thrive with a patient adopter willing to continue positive-reinforcement training to help her build confidence at her own pace. Once she feels comfortable in her surroundings, you'll discover she is a stellar companion who can be loose, wiggly, and affectionate with gentle petting. She is looking for a gravity-defying bond in a calm, quiet, predictable home with another dog, children ages 8+ who can follow coaching, and all household members present for a meet-and-greet. Because novelty and busy environments can be overwhelming, Venus prefers to stay close to her home base where life is nice and quiet. She would love a family who will advocate for her and help her find her orbit as she learns that the world isn't so scary. Venus is over the moon to finally meet you - ask about adopting her today! At SDHS:Venus has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed. She is now ready for adoption! Shy/Fearful Dog: Venus requires a virtual behavior consult, please watch THIS video to learn more about her. Primary Color: Beige Secondary Color: Black Weight: 46 Age: 3yrs 1mths 4wks
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*** Bogie

Belgian Malinois Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr
Oceanside, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This is a courtesy listing, not a SPOT Rescue dog. For more information regarding Bogie, contact Angie below.. Bogie, male, 1 YO Malinois/Shepherd mix, brindle, 45lb I was rescued from a canal and eventually ended up at the shelter as a stray. Nobody ever came to claim me, and I landed on the euthanasia list. My foster mom was already saving another dog, but she said there was just something special about me… so one day before I was scheduled to be euthanized, she chose me too.  I’m dog friendly, kid friendly, super smart, and I LOVE to play fetch.   I’m crate trained, great off leash, and I’m working hard on my leash skills and potty training when not in crate. I learn really fast, just need someone who will keep teaching me! I’m young, goofy, athletic, and eager to please. For more info, please contact Angie:+1 (760) 554-0999
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Kratos

Belgian Malinois

Male, Adult
Oceanside, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived:Kratos was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team on May 1, 2026. Why this pet is the one for you: Meet Kratos! Kratos is a fun-loving, adorable guy who's happiest with a tennis ball in his mouth and a dog friend by his side! He is full of energy and a fetch enthusiast, so he would benefit from a consistent routine and plenty of opportunities for exercise and enrichment. Kratos can get stressed when left alone, so he may do best with people who are home often or who are willing to work with him on building comfort and confidence with alone time. He was rescued along with several other dogs and is looking to befriend your resident dog or to go home with one of the buddies he came in with! If there are any children in the home, we recommend they be here for the meet-and-greet to make sure it's a good fit. If you're ready for a fun and playful best friend, Kratos is waiting to meet you! At SDHS:Kratos has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. He is now ready for adoption! Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: Tan Weight: 67.6 Age: 6yrs 4mths 0wks
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Urgent! Please Save Me

Belgian Malinois

Female, 3 yrs
San Marcos, 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
WE ARE COURTESY POSTING THIS DOG FOR THE MORENO VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER TO HELP THEM FIND A HOME. The shelter is severely overcrowded and desperately needs help finding adopters. Dogs are being turned in higher numbers than the shelter can accommodate; therefore, many are losing their lives simply due to a lack of cage space. We are helping get the word out about their immediate need. Please save this deserving pooch and clear a kennel for another dog in need today! This beautiful dog is located in the Moreno Valley shelter. Shelter needs to clear kennels. They are over capacity and all available dogs are in urgent need. Please visit or email the shelter directly to adopt. MONKEY - ID#A545694 My name is MONKEY and I am a spayed female, brown Belgian Malinois mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. I weigh approximately 70.00 lbs. SEE MORE VIDEOS AND PHOTOS HERE: https://myalbum.com/album/go2fDAVrS4dD7m/ STAFF NOTES: * Monkey knows shake * Monkey appears to be potty trained * Monkey is shy, but warms up quickly with gentle pets * Monkey did well with a male German Shepherd and a female Shepherd mix * Monkey did well on her temperament test with a neutered Pit Bull **if adopted, a sponsor will pay for alteration and rabies** Moreno Valley Animal Shelter 14041 Elsworth Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 951-413-3790 Adoption hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Closed Sunday-Monday and Holidays
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Urgent! Please Save Me

Belgian Malinois

Male, 3 yrs
San Marcos, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
WE ARE COURTESY POSTING THIS DOG FOR THE MORENO VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER TO HELP THEM FIND A HOME. The shelter is severely overcrowded and desperately needs help finding adopters. Dogs are being turned in higher numbers than the shelter can accommodate; therefore, many are losing their lives simply due to a lack of cage space. We are helping get the word out about their immediate need. Please save this deserving pooch and clear a kennel for another dog in need today! This beautiful dog is located in the Moreno Valley shelter. Shelter needs to clear kennels. They are over capacity and all available dogs are in urgent need. Please visit or email the shelter directly to adopt. Shelter staff named me RAMBO and I am a neutered male, brown and black Belgian Malinois mix. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years old. I weigh approximately 52.00 lbs. SEE MORE VIDEOS AND PHOTOS HERE: https://myalbum.com/album/9kSfBBCLEGBfjr/ STAFF NOTES: * Rambo knows sit * Rambo appears to be potty trained * Rambo likes to play fetch * Rambo did well on his temperament test with a male American Bully Moreno Valley Animal Shelter 14041 Elsworth Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 951-413-3790 Adoption hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Closed Sunday-Monday and Holidays
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Sky

Belgian Malinois Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
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
Exciting News: This adorable pup can be at an adoption event NEAR YOU! First check our website to make sure the pup is still available for adoption: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/ap-dogs Or call or text 888.508.8943 (Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM). Our medical team does everything they can to ensure the health of our dogs before they are placed up for adoption, which includes (but is not limited to): - Vaccinations against Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus and Parainfluenza (all dogs have at least 2 of these vaccines (value $60+), puppies at least 3 (value $90+)) - Vaccination against Bordetella and Leptospirosis (value $40+) - Vaccination against Rabies (dogs 5+ months; value $20+) - Test (Idexx Snap 4Dx) for Heartworm, Lyme's disease, Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis (for adult dogs; value $60+) - Recent full panel blood test (value $150+) for all adult dogs - Micro-chip with life long free registration (value $50+) - Deworming (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms; value $20+) - Treatment with Bravecto against fleas and ticks (value $50+) Of course, ALL our dogs are spayed or neutered before going to their new home. These surgeries cost anywhere from $150 to $500+). We even cut their nails for you ... We organize adoption events throughout the states of CA, NV and AZ. Check our website for more information. Here you can check if the pup is still looking for a home: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/ap-dogs Call or text 888.508.8943 (Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM) if you have any questions. Check our social media to see the happy pictures of thousands of rescues who found a new loving home through us: https://www.facebook.com/AmazingDogsRescue https://www.instagram.com/AmazingDogsRescue

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Below are our newest added Belgian Malinois available for adoption in Vista, California. To see more adoptable Belgian Malinois in Vista, California, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Lucy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Vista, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lucy is a 100% purebred German Shepherd. Her parents are from Germany and she is an amazingly smart dog. We have spent close to $7,000.00 in K9 obedience training as well as E-Collar training. During these periods she spent 6 weeks at a board and train facility. Lucy will be 2 years in October. We recently took Lucy in as the family member who had her has become ill and is no longer able to take care of her. Lucy is also crate trained and prefers to spend “down time” in her crate. She also sleeps in her crate every night and eats her meals in there as well. Lucy loves to play fetch, go for runs or walks, and she LOVES water. She’s a great swimmer and will happily swim in any body of water she can find. She is currently on a “raw” diet that we order from “Team Dog”. We want a home for Lucy that will give her a lot of attention and be able to provide her with the proper lifestyle and love that she needs to thrive. We are not in a rush to rehome Lucy.. we want the right home for Lucy.
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Norman

Husky German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Vista, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Norman is a wonderful dog, very smart and easy to train, food motivated. He is great with my other dog and my children who are 8 and 5. He is house trained and crate trained. We adopted him at 12 weeks old. The only problem is our cat despises him and is living in a constant state of stress. She stalks him, hisses, spits and swats at him. It’s been 6 months and we have tried multiple things to ease her stress, but no progress. Norman also has a high prey drive, and got into our chicken coop and killed all of my chickens and ducks in one swoop. Although he has never shown aggression to our cat, he is beginning to chase her now and I worry about that progressing. He would do great in a home with other dogs, but probably no cats or other small creatures.

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3.9 miles

San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus (Dogs)

2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

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

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3.9 miles

SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time)

3784 Mission Ave Ste 148-356, Oceanside, CA 92058

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

4.4 miles

Saving Shelter Pets of CA

San Marcos, CA 92069

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

5.2 miles

Amazing Dogs

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9.5 miles

Tragic To Magic - La Jolla

453 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

9.9 miles

Golden State Dog Rescue

Escondido, CA 92029

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

11.3 miles

San Diego Humane Society - Escondido Campus

3500 Burnet Drive, Escondido, CA 92027

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

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Rescue

11.3 miles

TLC K9 Rescue

Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

16.6 miles

Coastal German Shepherd Rescue SD

P.O. Box 50726, San Diego, CA 92130

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

20.6 miles

Dulce Vida Rescue

San Diego, CA 92121

Pet Types: dogs

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