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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.

Bluebell

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.I can't say enough about Blue Nova. Just look at this precious girl, she's not only beautiful and sweet she's smart and oh so loving&#226&#157&#164 Her foster mama says "when she loves you she loves you hard" Blue Nova, is professionally trained so she needs an experienced owner that is willing to keep up her skills. She's a wonderful playmate with the puppies that come into our rescue, but as all dogs proper intro is required. Blue Nova, thrives on love and attention so we would prefer her to be with someone that can provide her with unconditional love. She wants to be your cuddle bug and protector, she loves her people immensely. She's a big strong dog who doesn't realize her size. Because of her strength she would do best in a home with no young children. She loves hiking, playing fetch and loves to swim. Are you a pack leader, who can provide Blue Nova with love and structure? Because this is what Blue Nova needs to thrive! If you live in San Diego County or surrounding areas, have a home with a yard and a minimum of a 6ft fence and would love to meet this awesome girl then please complete our adoption application at www.tlck9rescue.org Thank you TLC K9 RescueVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 16, 2024, 11:57 am

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Matt

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Matt Matt was abandoned and left to survive with his friend around a garage, forgotten, starving and scared. No dog should ever know that kind of loneliness. Thankfully, Matt and his friend Hudson were rescued just in time. Today, Matt is safe, healthy, and has learned that us humans can be kind. His transformation is unbelievable, he actually looks like a miniature black lab Mix, but i think he's a mixture of sweetness. Matt, urgently needs a foster home or forever family to call his own. Without a foster home his journey can’t truly move forward. By opening your heart and home, you give Hudson the comfort and stability he’s been denied for far too long. TLC K9 Rescue covers all of his medical needs — all Matt needs is a safe place to land while we find his forever family. Please don’t let Matt wait any longer. If you live in San Diego County or surrounding areas have a home with a secured yard and would love to give Matt a new beginning then please Apply to foster or adopt: www.tlck9rescue.org You could be the reason his story finally has a happy ending. &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 24, 2026, 9:22 pm

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Galileo

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

How Galileo arrived: Galileo was brought in a community member on 12/23/25. Why Galileo is the one for you:Galileo is a gentle, thoughtful dog with a sensitive heart. New people can make him feel nervous at first, and he prefers to observe quietly before deciding it's safe to come closer. With a little patience and kindness, he slowly begins to relax, showing his sweet and loyal nature. Once Galileo warms up, he forms deep bonds and becomes a loving, devoted companion who just needs time to feel secure. At SDHS:Galileo has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Galileo is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 74.2 Age: 2yrs 2mths 0wks

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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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Opal

Mastiff

Female, Adult

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

How Opal arrived: Opal was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team on January 18, 2026. Why Opal is the one for you:Opal is a big, beautiful bundle of sweetness with a heart as soft as her name suggests. Though the world can feel scary to her at times, she faces it with gentle bravery-especially when a little cheese is involved. At 113 pounds of pure love, Opal's warmth is felt in every slow tail wag and trusting lean. Her sensitivity, affection, and cheese-powered courage make her an unforgettable, lovable soul. At SDHS:Opal has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. Opal is now ready for her new home! Primary Color: Black Brindle Weight: 116.6 Age: 4yrs 1mths 1wks

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Tex

Chihuahua

Male, Adult

Escondido, CA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Tex — A Sweet Soul Ready for a Fresh Start Tex came to TLC K9 Rescue after being abandoned and left to survive without food or shelter on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. Today, this brave boy is safe, healthy, and finally learning that his painful past is behind him. &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Tex is an active, healthy 3-year-old Chihuahua mix who thrives with love, attention, and gentle structure. He is kennel trained, potty trained, and does well with calm dogs and older, considerate children. Tex needs a foster or adopter who will help him continue to grow into the curious, loving companion he’s meant to be. Right now, Tex urgently needs a loving foster home. By opening your heart and home, you’ll give him the comfort, stability, and hope he deserves while we work to find his forever family. &#226&#156&#168 Fostering is incredibly rewarding, and TLC K9 Rescue covers all of Tex’s needs and medical care. Please help us help Tex get his second chance at life. Apply to foster: www.tlck9rescue.org Thank you for being the reason this precious boy gets the happy future he deserves.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 25, 2026, 7:45 pm

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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

TLC K9 Rescue

Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: dogs

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

Rescue

Ernie's Hope

Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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

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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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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