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Puppies and dogs in San Clemente, California

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Adopt a dog in San Clemente, California

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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MAGGIE

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Go for long walks.I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet & loving personality. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Visit the dog park or be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need a yard to play in, daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need a loving family to call my own!March 19, 2026, 7:07 pm
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BACON

Beagle

Male, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Wiggle.I HAVE: The wiggles.I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Active families with a sense of humor.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Hold still.I NEED: To get my wiggles out.MORE INFO: I have so much love and joy in me — I can't stay still! Do you have what it takes to bring home the Bacon?July 25, 2026, 4:50 pm
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BINGO

Harrier

Male, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Run around and play in the yard, and be around people.I HAVE: A confident and active disposition, and a goofy personality!I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need a yard to play in with a high fence, daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need a loving family to call my own!MORE INFO: Bingo is a young harrier mix with a motor that never quite turns off, his tail wags like it's got its own heartbeat. He meets the world head-on, curious, bold, and always ready for whatever comes next. And those natural `eyeliner` markings? They make his puppy eyes impossible to ignore.July 25, 2026, 4:50 pm
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MINNOW

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Female, Senior
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch, and be around my person.I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults only.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Share my person with another dog or human.I NEED: I need an experienced dog owner in my new home.March 7, 2026, 5:58 pm
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JELLY

Belgian Malinois

Female, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, play fetch, run around and play in the yard, and be around people.I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I have an active disposition.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need a yard to play in, and daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level.July 25, 2026, 4:50 pm
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MARY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people.I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet and loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Live with young children, or be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need an experienced dog owner in my new home.I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family.March 7, 2026, 5:58 pm

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Dog shelters and rescues in San Clemente, California

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

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Coastal Animal Services Authority

221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente, CA 92672

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Alura Always & Forever Pekingese Rescue

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

Pet Types: dogs

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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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Heer to Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 1001, Wildomar, CA 92673

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GreenDog Foundation

PO Box 2473, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624

Pet Types: dogs

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A Ticket To Happiness Rescue

16 Truman St, Irvine, CA 92629

Pet Types: dogs

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Promise 4 Paws, Inc.

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

Pet Types: dogs

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Doggie Bonez, Inc 501c3 Non Profit

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Pet Types: dogs

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Southern California Chow Chow Rescue Network

Laguna Niguel, CA, CA 92677

Pet Types: dogs

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German Shepherd Safe Haven

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Pet Types: dogs

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