Escondido

Puppies and dogs in Escondido, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Escondido, California. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Olive

Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever

Female, 10 mos

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Olive is her name, but it's Miss Olive on her business card! Olive is a sweet pup who was surrendered to us by her owners. She was bought from a breeder and then deemed far too shy. After the breeder refused to take Olive back, the owner reached out to us for help. We took Olive in and have been working on her confidence! While she might be a shy girl at first, with a few days of cuddles and care, she will warm right up into your lap! She loves to give kisses, present you with toys, and making the cutest little snorting sounds out of pure excitement! Her current foster has a Belgian Malinois and they became instant best friends, so she is able to get along with dogs big and small - and can meet them with the energy! She has a precious happy tail wag, and an even cuter smile when she's excited to see you. She's a very sweet, albeit shy, girl.

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Puppah

Chihuahua

Male, Senior

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner on 2/26/26 Why this pet is the one for you:Puppah is the kind of dog who leaves a lasting impression through kindness, love, and his treat‑powered devotion. He is gentle, loyal, expressive, and always ready to brighten someone's day with a wagging tail or a kiss. With treats, he won't just remember you-he'll adore you. At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: White Weight: 11.6 Age: 8yrs 0mths 1wks

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Deja

Dogo Argentino

Female, Adult

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

How this pet arrived: Deja was brought in by a community member on February 19, 2026. Why this pet is the one for you:Deja is a sweet and friendly dog looking for a loving home. She is a gentle soul who is perfect for a family that can give her the time and space she needs to warm up and feel secure. In the time she has spent in our care, Deja has shown herself to be a social companion who truly blossoms with a patient and steady approach. She thrives in a calm environment where she can build her confidence at her own pace and share her affectionate nature. Deja would make a wonderful addition to a loving home looking for a loyal and sweet pet. At SDHS:Deja has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed. Deja is now ready for her new home! Primary Color: White Weight: 52.6 Age: 5yrs 0mths 2wks

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Wisconsin

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

How Wisconsin arrived: Wisconsin was brought in by a community member on February 24th. Why Wisconsin is the one for you:Wisconsin is the friendliest, most social pup you'll ever meet-a happy little guy who makes everyone feel like family. He absolutely loves to cuddle, whether it's curling up beside you on the couch or sneaking in close for extra belly rubs. Playtime is his favorite part of the day, and he's always ready for a game, a toy, or an adventure. And when it comes to treats? Wisconsin's eyes light up with pure joy! With his loving heart and playful spirit, he brings warmth, laughter, and lots of tail wags wherever he goes. At SDHS:Wisconsin has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Wisconsin is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Black Weight: 56 Age: 5yrs 0mths 1wks

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Raiden

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner on January 4, 2026. Why this pet is the one for you:Raiden is a sweet and playful boy bursting with energy and joy! He absolutely loves pets, attention and spending time with his favorite toys - always ready to turn any moment into fun. He has a friendly demeanor and greets new friends with a wagging tail. With his lively spirit and affectionate nature, Raiden is eager to run, play and share every adventure by your side. He's ready to be your loyal companion and fill your days with love! At SDHS:Raiden has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Raiden is now ready for his new home! Primary Color: Brown Brindle Secondary Color: White Weight: 69.6 Age: 6yrs 7mths 0wks

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Walterini

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Chow Chow

Male, Adult

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

How this pet arrived: Walterini was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team on February 26, 2026. Why this pet is the one for you:Walterini is a sweet doggie looking for a loving home. He can be a bit unsure at first when meeting new people and appreciates a gentle introduction to help him feel at ease. In the time he has spent in our care, Walterini has shown that he thrives with a patient approach and a predictable routine. He is looking for a household that can offer him the steady encouragement he needs to build his confidence and share his affectionate nature. Walterini would make a wonderful addition to a loving home looking for a loyal and sensitive companion. At SDHS:Walterini has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Walterini is now ready for his new home! Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: Black Weight: 69 Age: 7yrs 0mths 1wks

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Dog shelters and rescues in Escondido, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Ernie's Hope

Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

Rescue

Furballs Furever Rescue

Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

Rescue

Angels n Paws Rescue - Escondido

Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

San Diego Humane Society - Escondido Campus

3500 Burnet Drive, Escondido, CA 92027

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

Rescue

TLC K9 Rescue

Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County

San Diego, CA 92030

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

AdoptableJax - San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA 92025

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Spirit Hills Rescue

Escondido, CA 92026

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Today, Tomorrow, Forever Animal Rescue (TTFAR)

Escondido, CA 92029

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue

San Marcos, CA 92079

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Chihuahua Maltese German Shepherd Dog Poodle (Miniature) Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Shih Tzu Dachshund Husky Pomeranian Golden Retriever Pug Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Boxer Border Collie English Bulldog Beagle Jack Russell Terrier

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

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

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