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Puppies and dogs in San Clemente, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in San Clemente, 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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Sandy

Podengo Portugueso

Female, Adult
Capistrano Beach, CA
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(when grown) -
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Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Sandy was rescued from the LA Shelter along with 3 young puppies.  The puppies are grown and adopted and now it's time for Sandy to find her forever home.  Sandy weighs about 12 pounds and is approximately 5 to 6 years old.  Sandy is shy and needs time to warm up to you, but she is sweet natured and quiet.  Sandy is house-trained and loves a car ride.  Sandy is now spayed, up to date with shots (including rabies) and is microchipped.  Sandy's adoption fee is $400.  For more information on Sandy, please call (714) 319-0802 or to fill out an application, please go to www.greendogfoundation.org.April 26, 2024, 3:37 pm
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Diego

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Diego is a handsome, little man at about 8 years old and 12 lbs.  We're guessing he's a chihuahua mix.  We rescued Diego from a shelter where he was sent after his owner passed away.  Diego loves car rides, snuggles and lovin', and walks well on a leash.  He gets along well with other dogs (and chickens!).  Diego loves naps and is a great dog to cuddle up on the couch with and watch a movie. Diego is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations.  Diego's adoption fee is $400.  For more information, please call (949) 456-7032 or e-mail us at greendogfoundation@gmail.com.  To fill out an adoption application, please visit www.greendogfoundation.org. April 26, 2024, 3:37 pm
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Ashley

Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Poor Ashley has had two owners pass away, and each time she ended up back at a shelter.  Ashley is about 11 years old and weighs in at 15 lbs.  She likes to sleep in her crate during the day and near your feet at bedtime.  She is a great eater and would benefit from short walks. Ashley loves attention and wants to just cuddle up to someone during the day.  Ashley is low maintenance and a sweet soul.    Ashley is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all her vaccinations.  Ashley's adoption fee is $400.  For more information, please call (949) 456-7032 or e-mail us at greendogfoundation@gmail.com.  To fill out an adoption application, please visit www.greendogfoundation.org. April 26, 2024, 3:37 pm
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Ginger Marley

Podengo Portugueso

Female, Young
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Ginger/Marley is a very sweet girl who had a very bad start.  Ginger/Marley found her way to the LA Shelter with a badly broken front leg and that's when GreenDog Foundation swooped in to rescue her.  There was evidence of abuse in the beginning, but she has no signs now of anything bad ever happening to her.  All she wants to do is get hugs and be loved.  Marley is a Portugese Podenga mix and weighs 10 pounds.  She loves to play with her foster friends of all ages and sizes, but at the end of the day she just wants to snuggle next to you all night long.  Marley is fully vetted (she is spayed, microchipped and up to date on all shots including rabies).  Marley's adoption fee is $500.  To fill out an application, please visit greendogfoundation.org or call Kim at (714) 319-0802 for more information about Marley and/or our adoption process.  Thank you for looking to rescue!April 26, 2024, 3:37 pm
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Brandon

Pomeranian

Male, Young
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Let's go, Brandon!  This handome boy LOVES to swim!  Brandon is a quirky boy who was rescued from the Moreno Valley Shelter.  Brandon is about 2 years old and believed to be a pomeranian mix.  Brandon weighs 12 pounds and loves to play with other dogs (although he prefers small dogs).  Brandon is good with chickens (and he wasn't at first, but it only took him a few days to learn that they were 'ours').  Brandon loves to play under the covers and can be very affectionate in giving you lots of kisses.  Brandon is neutered, microchipped and up to date on all his vaccinations.  Brandon's adoption fee is $400.  For more information on Brandon, email greendogfoundation@gmail.com  or fill out an application at www.greendogfoundation.org.April 26, 2024, 3:37 pm
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Sara

Pug

Female, Puppy
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet Sue Bird who is 11 months young and 10-12lbs!  This Puggle mix is adorable. This cute little girl was rescued along with her siblings from the LA Shelter where they were left in a box at only 2 weeks of age and without a mommy.  All puppy shots have been given along with Rabies. The adoption fee is $500 which includes their spay/neuter and microchipping when they are of age.  For more information, please contact their foster mom Kim at (714) 319-0802 or email greendogfoundation@gmail.com.  thank you for looking to rescue!April 26, 2024, 3:37 pm

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Coastal Animal Services Authority

221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente, CA 92672

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Pet Project Foundation

Voted "Best Place to Adopt a Pet", 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente, CA 92672

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

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Alura Always & Forever Pekingese Rescue

LOS ANGELES, SO ORANGE COUNTY, Foster home locations, SO CALIF, CA 92672

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Heer to Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 1001, Wildomar, CA 92673

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Karmic Rescue - San Clemente

San Clemente, CA 92673

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GreenDog Foundation

PO Box 2473, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624

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A Wish For Animals

P.O. Box 4054, Dana Point, CA 92629

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Promise 4 Paws, Inc.

31878 Del Obispo Street, #118-379, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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Doggie Bonez, Inc 501c3 Non Profit

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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German Shepherd Safe Haven

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

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