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Puppies and dogs in Irvine, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Irvine, 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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Nemo

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Tustin, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
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date of birth 11/7/2012 weighs 7 pounds.  Nemo was born with a birth defect that requires her to use a wheelchair, she zooms around in it.  Nemo also uses a drag bag around the house.  Both items will go with her when she is adopted.  Nemo loves to play with toys and other dogs.  Please visit www.nostrayleftbehind.com to fill out our application.  All adoptions require an application and home visit.  All of our dogs live in foster homes. Please visit www.nostrayleftbehind.com to see our schedule for adoption events. All adoptions require an application and home visit. All of our dogs live in foster homes and are usually available to be seen at PetSmart in the Tustin Marketplace between 11:30-4:00 most Sundays. April 25, 2024, 12:03 am

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Nala

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Tustin, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
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D.O.B. 8/25/2019 weighs 9 pounds.  Nala is able to walk around just fine but the shelter reported she has narrowing of disc spaces L-3-L4. Please visit www.nostrayleftbehind.com to see our schedule for adoption events. All adoptions require an application and home visit. All of our dogs live in foster homes and are usually available to be seen at PetSmart in the Tustin Marketplace between 11:30-4:00 most Sundays. April 25, 2024, 12:03 am

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Gully

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male,
Tustin, CA
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Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
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D.O.B. 11/06/11 and weighs 9 pounds.  Gully was born with his knees on backwards.  It does not slow him down one bit! Please visit www.nostrayleftbehind.com to see our schedule for adoption events. All adoptions require an application and home visit. All of our dogs live in foster homes and are usually available to be seen at PetSmart in the Tustin Marketplace between 11:30-4:00 most Sundays. April 25, 2024, 12:03 am

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Toto

Shih Tzu Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Senior
Tustin, CA
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Spayed or Neutered,
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10/14/2012 estimated date of birth. Toto needs an adult home.  Please visit www.nostrayleftbehind.com to see our schedule for adoption events. All adoptions require an application and home visit. All of our dogs live in foster homes and are usually available to be seen at PetSmart in the Tustin Marketplace between 11:30-4:00 most Sundays. April 25, 2024, 12:03 am

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Rollo

Dachshund Beagle

Male, Young
Tustin, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Rollo, just like the carmel candy, was born July 13th, 2021 and is about 14 pounds. He has some neurological issues that causes him to walk funny. Despite his special needs, Rollo is the sweetest funniest guy you’ll ever meet, he’s a happy go lucky kind of dog and loves attention; he gets along well with everybody.    Please visit www.nostrayleftbehind.com to see our schedule for adoption events. All adoptions require an application and home visit. All of our dogs live in foster homes and are usually available to be seen at PetSmart in the Tustin Marketplace between 11:30-4:00 most Sundays. April 25, 2024, 12:03 am

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Spirit

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Senior
Tustin, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
D.O.B. 11/5/14. Weighs 11.6 pounds. He doesn’t enjoy other dog’s company too much, but he absolutely adores people, especially kids. Even though Spirit doesn’t like other dogs, he is a very calm and collected dog as long as he’s not around a unfamiliar dog. During adoptions, he will usually sleep on his bed, but he loves any and all attention people have to ofer. Please visit www.nostrayleftbehind.com to see our schedule for adoption events. All adoptions require an application and home visit. All of our dogs live in foster homes and are usually available to be seen at PetSmart in the Tustin Marketplace between 11:30-4:00 most Sundays. April 25, 2024, 12:03 am

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Dog shelters and rescues in Irvine, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Coastal German Shepherd Rescue - Irvine

P.O. Box 50726, Irvine, CA 92619

Pet Types: dogs

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Santé D'Or Foundation - Chade's Foster Home

206 Canvas, Irvine, CA 92620

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Kindness Project

Irvine, CA 92620

Pet Types: dogs

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Animal Advocates of the US - Irvine Chapter

Irvine, CA 92604

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Southern California Pomeranian Rescue - Irvine

14252 Culver Dr., Suite A, 281, Irvine, CA 92604

Pet Types: dogs

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Irvine Animal Care Center

6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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PetEmber

Irvine, CA 92618

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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Little Heroes Rescue

Irvine, CA 92606

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Heart To Heart Small Dog Rescue

Irvine, CA 92614

Pet Types: dogs

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Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets

1 foster homes, THIS IS NOT A SHELTER, Irvine, CA 92614

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses, small animals

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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