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Puppies and dogs in El Cajon, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in El Cajon, 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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Star

Husky

Female, adult
Spring Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Star is in need of a new home. She's friendly, loves to jump and play. She is shy around other pets, but will warm up to them in time. She has basic training(sit, up, down, wait and come). She enjoys taking long walks and hikes. She was born on December 20, 2020.

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Kingston

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, young
Spring Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter,
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Jerry

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, adult
Spring Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet Jerry, she was recently relocated after a hoarding situation. Jerry was born late February of 2022. She is super friendly and energetic to everyone. She loves following people to the kitchen and jumping around in the grass. She loves lounging with cats and playing with children. She also loves hugs from people and being held. Jerry is a sweetheart waiting for her furever home!

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Miche

Husky Weimaraner

Female, young
Spring Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
She is a very friendly and playful dog, she understands in english and Spanish. She will be turning 3 on October 4th. She loves getting hugged and lots of love! Unfortunately can’t have her anymore, and looking for someone who can give her love and care for her. She is a mix of a husky and Weimaraner, beautiful mix!

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Kora

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Kora is a friendly pup, who loves to play fetch, run, and explore. She would make a great companion for someone who is active and looking for an adventure buddy. She does well with other dogs and could easily be introduced into an existing pack. Kora had a rough start to life after being abandoned along with her 3 siblings, who sadly did not survive. But she is determined to live life to the fullest in their honor. She has already been de-wormed, vaccinated and spayed. She is currently at our rescue in Baja California, but we can do a meet and greet over video and then schedule an in person meeting in San Diego. If you are interested in adopting her please fill out our adoption application here: https://form.jotform.com/230085302682854

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Manchas

Mixed Breed (Medium) Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Manchas and his brother Max were abandoned at the vet. He is a very sweet dog with an adventurous spirit, He has been at our shelter for a few months already, at no fault of his own. He just needs someone willing to give him a chance. It will be worth it. He has been de-wormed, vaccinated, and neutered. He is currently at our rescue in Baja California, but we can do a meet and greet over video and then schedule an in-person meeting in San Diego. If you are interested in adopting Manchas please fill out our adoption application here: https://form.jotform.com/230085302682854

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Dog shelters and rescues in El Cajon, California

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

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Southwestern Rottweiler Club of San Diego

P.O.Box 1865, El Cajon, CA 92022

Pet Types: dogs

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Lots of Love for Animals Rescue

spring valley, CA 91978

Pet Types: dogs

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K.O.R.A.L.

San Diego, CA 92019

Pet Types: dogs

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Poochie Momma

Rancho San Diego, CA 92019

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pitties and Company

El Cajon, CA 92019

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rosedale Animal Rescue

El Cajon, CA 92019

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Border Collie Rescue Inc.

718 Waterloo Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Pet Types: dogs

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San Diego Mastiff Rescue / Wendy Humphrey

5004 Dehesa Rd., El Cajon, CA 92019

Pet Types: dogs

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Little Rascals Rescue

San Diego, CA 91941

Pet Types: dogs

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VC Animal Rescue

La Mesa, CA 91941

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
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