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Puppies and dogs in Oceanside, California

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

Doc Holiday

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos

Oceanside, CA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Special dog with special needs. Meet "Doc Holiday - a 7 year-old Shepherd mix who is an ideal short haired medium size dog at just 45 lbs. Doc Holiday was rescued from the shelter with undiagnosed diabetes. After a few days his foster realized that something wrong but before the vet could get him stabilized Doc lost most of his vision. As with most diabetics, Doc Holiday leads an active and healthy life with restricted calories and twice daily injections of insulin. His blindness has not slowed him down, and he loves to interact with dogs and people. He quickly learns the layout of his residence, navigating the house and patio with ease after a few days. Doc loves car rides and sticks his nose out the window to enjoy the passing scents. While he may not see everything his sense of smell and hearing are acute and he is playful and energetic. He walks well on a leash or harness and loves a good sniff walk multiple times a day. He loves to play with his squeaky toys and or a game of tug of war. Doc is house trained and very smart. standing in front of the door and barking when he needs to go out. He doesn't require a lot of exercise or space, Doc is mellow and quiet, only barking when strangers enter the house and is then easily calmed. He is good with older kids and LOVES other dogs! Doc loves to snuggle and prefers to sleep in bed with you if he's allowed to. He's a smart pup and already knows 'sit' and 'stay'. He will make the perfect addition to almost any family! Doc would do well with another dog in the house and the company of older children, he loves other dogs, but he can also be an only dog. Doc's adoption fee is $350 and includes his neuter, microchip and current vaccinations. To fill out an adoption application, visit https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SSP-A-824 To follow Doc Holiday on his journey to a loving family on SPOT's Facebook page, visit https://facebook.com/spotsavespets/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/spotsavespets/

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Tabitha

American Bulldog American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Riverside, CA

Size

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

Details

House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Tabitha! Sweet & spunky not chunky, very petite about 36 pounds. She's talkative, playful & lots of fun. Enjoys car rides, well behaved at the coffee shop and on the patio at restaurants. Walks well on leash, no pulling at all, loves to take naps in the yard. Tabitha is doing well with crate training, needs a slow feeder for her meals. Without it she will eat so quickly that she gags. If interested in learning more about this dog & setting up a potential meet & greet, please fill out our adoption application. https://www.underdogheroes.org/applytoadopt

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Mamas

Boston Terrier French Bulldog

Female, Adult

Riverside, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Meet Mamas! She is good with kids and enjoys going on walks. She is currently working on crate training along with potty training. Mamas has done well with smaller dogs but its working to properly meet larger dogs. She loves affection and enjoys wearing a stylish bandana. If you are interested in learning more about Mamas please submit an adoption application! https://www.underdogheroes.org/applytoadopt

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Paxton

Boxer

Male, Young

Riverside, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Meet Paxton Meet Paxton! a sweet 10 month old Boxer Pit mix and is dog friendly! Paxton is visually impaired but that does not stop him from being playful and beyond sweet to all. He is crate trained, potty trained and did we forget to mention also cat friendly? He is the full package! If you are interested in learning more about Paxton please fill out an adoption application through our website! https://www.underdogheroes.org/applytoadopt

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*** Uma

Pointer

Female, 9 mos

Oceanside, CA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

This is a courtesy listing, not a SPOT Rescue dog. For more information regarding Uma, contact Diana below.. Uma is an 8 month old spayed female Pointer mix who loves dogs, cats and kids! She is house-trained also! She was rescued with 6 of her other siblings from the Imperial County Animal Control in El Centro, CA. She loves toys and water, and will make any family complete. Uma is looking for a family who likes to walk/hike, and she will do awesome at the dog beach. Pointers are active dogs and need an active home. Diana D: +1 (716) 912-8733 dianad1983@yahoo.com

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Zoe

Siberian Husky Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult

Oceanside, CA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

How this pet arrived: Zoe was brought in by a community member on June 7, 2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Zoe, a sweet girl with a gentle soul and a playful side waiting to shine! Zoe can be a bit shy when meeting new people or adjusting to new surroundings, so she's looking for an adopter who will give her the time and patience she needs to feel safe. Once she opens up, she is an energetic gal who enjoys chasing after toys, receiving pets and bonding with her favorite humans! Zoe may prefer to be the only pup in the home, and she'd do best without young kids. If you do have another dog, we'd love to set up a meet-and-greet to make sure it's a good match. With gentleness and understanding, Zoe will become your loving and loyal companion! Come in and ask about adopting her today! At SDHS:Zoe has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed. She is now ready for her new home! Shy/Fearful Dog: Zoe requires a virtual behavior consult, please watch THIS video to learn more about her. Primary Color: White Weight: 48.8 Age: 2yrs 6mths 0wks

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Dog shelters and rescues in Oceanside, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus (Dogs)

2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

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

Rescue

Boxers N Birds Animal Rescue Inc.

655 Benet Rd., Oceanside, CA 92058

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

Rescue

SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time)

3784 Mission Ave Ste 148-356, Oceanside, CA 92058

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Underdog Heroes

Riverside, CA 92058

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Last Chance at Life All Breed Rescue

3308 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA 92058

Pet Types: birds, dogs

Shelter

San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus (Cats and Small Animals)

572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

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

Rescue

Room 4 One More

Oceanside, CA 92056

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

Rescue

Doggie Protective Services (DPS) - Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

ARRF (Animal Rescue Resource Foundation)

(we're a FOSTER program; NO SHELTER!), Carlsbad, CA 92011

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Amazing Dogs

Carlsbad, CA 92011

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

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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