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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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Sunny

Coonhound (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sunny is a rescue. She is afraid of big dogs. Very playful and active dog. Needs to be trained she runs off.

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Axel

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Super sweet black lab great with kids I'm moving and cant take him with me, he's great with kids, and other fury friends. Message me for more info and pics, need to make arrangements by October 6th.

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Oreo

Belgian Malinois

Female, Puppy
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Oreo is one of nine puppies from an unexpected litter. Their mom showed up roaming the hills near our property very skinny and hungry. We started feeding her, she stayed with us, and before long we realized she was pregnant. We believe their mom is a Belgian Malinois or Malinois mix. We have cared for and socialized the puppies since birth.Oreo is the adventurer of the litter. Even before her eyes were open, she was always the puppy who wandered the farthest from the nest. As she has grown, that adventurous streak has only gotten stronger. She is usually the first to climb higher up the stairs or explore farther out into the yard.If there is a ruckus going on, Oreo is usually right in the middle of it. She loves starting wrestling matches with the bigger puppies and somehow usually comes out on top. She is one of the smaller puppies, but she has a big personality.

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Bay

French Bulldog

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Bay is a loving pup who is around 5 or 6 years old. She's ready to settle down and find a home where she can relax at all day and cover herself in a soft blanket. Her doe eyes and calm spirit will steal your heart. She loves running in grass and adventuring. She loves Frenchie puppies and loves to play with them since she has great maternal instinct. She loves being adored and massaged. She will let you know when she needs anything by letting her know with her adorable eyes and go back to relaxing.She's good with other Frenchies just not certain breeds. Needs a calm atmosphere where she can relax and retire from being a mom. She does not have all her teeth Previous owner bred her and she has had 4 litters in her life. We rescued her after she was abandoned.

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Sunflower (Sunny)

Maltipoo

Female, Senior
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Sunflower (Sunny) is about 8, was my mother’s companion and is very human like. She was my mother’s companion. My own senior dog (13y) and Sunny have spent the past yr hardly tolerating each other. They are both alphas but do get along with other dogs. Sunny is the best road trip dog, listens well, is very loving, and sweet. She is very smart and learns tricks quickly. She great being groomed by me or females. She will follow you and simply wants to be near you. She’s low energy but does require frequent grooming and I will send her with a vacuum grooming kit. Great for people with allergies/very low shedder. She has a couple of lymphomas the vet has assured me are not a problem and age/weight related. To watch for: nipping when scared or food guarding, and stealing sips of coffee. It’s very difficult for me to let her go but I feel each of the dogs deserve to be the top dog. She would be best off with a female stay home worker or retiree. She wants to watch you crochet, knit, or read.

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Trooper

Husky Mutt

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Trooper is a smart, loyal boy who truly loves his people and his pack. Inside the home, he is mellow and easygoing, but once outdoors, his playful, energetic side shines. He is a big fan of fetch, tug‑of‑war, daily walks, and backyard playtime. Chew toys and bones are also high on his list of favorite things.Trooper would thrive in a home with a yard and plenty of companionship and patience; another friendly pet or someone who works from home or is retired would be ideal. He knows basic commands like sit and stay, is fully potty‑trained, and walks well on‑leash.He was not well socialized when he was younger, so he can be nervous around unfamiliar dogs. With patience and positive experiences, he can continue building confidence. Trooper is partially crate-trained and does have separation anxiety, so he needs an adopter willing to help him work through that with gentle structure and consistency.He is healthy, up‑to‑date on vaccinations, and ready for a loving home.

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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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San Diego Mastiff Rescue / Wendy Humphrey

5004 Dehesa Rd., El Cajon, CA 92019

Pet Types: dogs

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Fido Foster

El Cajon, CA 92019

Pet Types: dogs

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Rosedale Animal Rescue

El Cajon, 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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Border Collie Rescue Inc.

718 Waterloo Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

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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Little Rascals Rescue

San Diego, CA 91941

Pet Types: dogs

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Baja Rescue Ranch

San Diego, CA 91941

Pet Types: cats, 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
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier