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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in San Jose, 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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Nezhonic

Shepherd (Unknown Type) German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION AT TCRESCUE.COM/ADOPT  Nezhonic is a sweet female German Shepherd (possibly mixed breed). She weighs approximately 60 - 70 lbs, and is VERY friendly! She absolutely loves to meet new people and adores being loved on. Nezhonic was surrendered by someone who had her chained in their backyard along with a few other dogs. When we rescued her she was severly emaciated, matted, and covered in fleas and ticks. But her friendly, sweet spirit was not broken. She is good with other dogs when interacting directly but she does exhibit leash reactivity and will do best with an experienced dog owner who is committed to working on this behavior with her. She is very intelligent and will be an amazing companion for someone. She loves to play and go for walks. We think she is 1 - 2 years old.   Nezhonic is being fostered in Mountain View.  Her adoption fee is $200. She is spayed. ADOPTION INQUIRIES SUBMITTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FROM THE LINK ABOVE MAY NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. Tailchaser Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to rescuing cats and dogs from shelters where they are in danger. Our foster volunteers provide loving temporary homes for our rescued animals until they are adopted. By adopting a cat or dog, you're making a commitment to provide love, care, and medical treatment for the life of the animal, which can be up to 20 years or more! We are committed to placing our rescued animals with families who are prepared for the responsibility of owning an animal for its entire lifetime, so that they are never again at the mercy of the shelter system.   January 1, 2025, 8:02 pm

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Cyrus

Husky German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
San Jose, 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,
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IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION AT TCRESCUE.COM/ADOPT  Cyrus is about one and a half years old. He was neutered in August. He has been to a professional training for a week, so he is great off leash and will stay by your side and has great recall. Very toy and treat driven. He has A LOT of energy and loves walks. So far he gets a long great with female dogs and has been better with males since getting neutered. Hasn’t shown any aggression towards people. Potty trained and kennel trained. Cyrus is being fostered in Turlock, California. His adoption fee is $200. ADOPTION INQUIRIES SUBMITTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FROM THE LINK ABOVE MAY NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. Tailchaser Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to rescuing cats and dogs from shelters where they are in danger. Our foster volunteers provide loving temporary homes for our rescued animals until they are adopted. By adopting a cat or dog, you're making a commitment to provide love, care, and medical treatment for the life of the animal, which can be up to 20 years or more! We are committed to placing our rescued animals with families who are prepared for the responsibility of owning an animal for its entire lifetime, so that they are never again at the mercy of the shelter system.   October 30, 2024, 10:47 pm

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Ford

Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua

Male, Puppy
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION AT TCRESCUE.COM/ADOPT  Ford  is a happy, good tempered little puppy who loves his people. It won't take long for him to win you over with his gentle and affectionate personality.   Ford  loves spending time cuddling in laps. He also loves exploring outside. Ford  is young and he's still learning about the world around him and just about anything can become a toy. Watch out for those phone charging cords and make sure to gently divert with something that squeaks! He is mostly potty trained, able to go out every three hours or so, but is very good at using the puppy pad indoors when he can't quite make it.  Ford  would make an amazing addition to a home just on his own or with other dogs that can tolerate a puppy that's still learning his manners. We have not seen him around  cats, but generally he is tolerant and submissive towards other people and animals in his space.   Come give  Ford  a chance and we think you'll fall in love just like we did! Ford is being fostered in Boulder Creek, CA.  His adoption fee is $200.  ADOPTION INQUIRIES SUBMITTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FROM THE LINK ABOVE MAY NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. Tailchaser Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to rescuing cats and dogs from shelters where they are in danger. Our foster volunteers provide loving temporary homes for our rescued animals until they are adopted. By adopting a cat or dog, you're making a commitment to provide love, care, and medical treatment for the life of the animal, which can be up to 20 years or more! We are committed to placing our rescued animals with families who are prepared for the responsibility of owning an animal for its entire lifetime, so that they are never again at the mercy of the shelter system.   May 6, 2025, 1:49 pm

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Bobby

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bobby is a sweet and sensitive boy who warms up to human and furry friends if the introductions are slow and calm. Once he does, he’ll be the bestest friend you’ll ever have. He is protective, smart and loving. He has received obedience training (e-collar), is housebroken, potty trained, and does well during baths/grooming. He learns tricks fast and knows how to sit, wait before eating, leave if, and can eat treats from your hand gently.

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Cleo Arzate

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
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Pepper

Mutt

Female, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pepper was adopted from the Humane Society last summer at 2 1/2yrs old. She was found with a broken leg and required two surgeries to fix it before listed for adoption. We are unsure of her circumstances before she was at the center, but believe she may have been abused given some of her behavior. She is truly a very sweet dog that loves her human greatly, and wants to be loved in return. She loves to cuddle on the couch and go for walks. She does have some idiosyncrasies such as barking at any sound, person or dog on a walk. Sometimes aggressively. Though she is fine with the new puppy she has lived with for 5 months, as he is small. She has also lived with a cat and didn’t really care about or notice it. We believe she was not house trained before our ownership, we have done the best we could but she can have accidents if not crated when you are out. Our main concern for rehoming is aggressive behaviour to our child if she gets near her when she is not in a good mood.

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Dog shelters and rescues in San Jose, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Tailchaser Rescue

San Jose, CA 95112

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

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Baileys Gift Animal Welfare Foundation

San Jose, CA 95116

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Humane Society Silicon Valley

901 Ames Ave, Mipiltas, CA 95035

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Westie, Rescue and Placement of Northern California

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Pet Types: dogs

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Every Pet's Dream

2010 El Camino Real #143, (We do not have dogs at this address!), Santa Clara, CA 95050

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Wiley's Wish Animal Rescue

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Pet Types: dogs

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STAR - Support Team Animal Rescue

PO Box 270074, San Jose, CA 95127

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Nike Animal Rescue Foundation

San Jose, CA 95159

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Jake's Wish Dog Rescue

San Jose, CA 95155

Pet Types: dogs

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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