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Puppies and dogs in San Juan Capistrano, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in San Juan Capistrano, 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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Maddy

Jindo Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Dana Point, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Ooo ooh! Pick me! Pick me! My name is Maddy and I was dumped at at high kill shelter. I was super sick (antibiotics cleared me right up!) and I was all skin and bones. Angels at AWFA rescued me in the nick of time and I am ready to find my forever family! I am such a good girl - A loving, beautiful, sweet blonde bombshell who loves everyone I meet.  I'm good with some other dogs but would love to be an only dog to get all of the attention.  I like kids but would probably do best in an adult home.  I am house trained! I'm a quiet girl but will alert you if needed. I am looking for my furever family to snuggle and cuddle and love. Is that you?! ***************************************************************    Interested in adopting this pet? Please contact us at questions@awishforanimals.org for more info.April 18, 2024, 7:04 pm

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Marni

Boxer Cattle Dog

Female, Senior
Dana Point, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Adoptable Marni! She’s a very happy go lucky girl that loves to have her butt scratched and give kisses. She enjoys going on shorter walks as shes had knee surgery in the past. She also enjoys lounging on her comfy bed and exploring the yard.  Shes very quiet, house trained and a very easy mellow girl. She would do fine with a male dog her size or larger but would prefer to get all the attention in her new home. She’s looking for a calm adults only home. She’s 8 years old and just wants to find a forever home to spend the rest of her years at after her family moved and left her at the shelter. Interested in adopting this pet? Please contact us at questions@awishforanimals.org for more info.April 18, 2024, 7:04 pm

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Tyson

Rottweiler Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Dana Point, CA
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Tyson! Tyson is a high-energy, sweet pup who loves running, playing, hiking, and snuggling with his people. He needs an active family, and a large yard preferred. He does well with people of all ages but due to his tendency to jump on people, a home with older children is preferred. He does well with dogs both big and small but does not do well with cats or other small animals. He knows basic commands and has decent leash manners. Crate trained & potty trained. ***************************************************************  Interested in adopting this pet? Please contact us at questions@awishforanimals.org for more info.April 18, 2024, 7:04 pm

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Maple

German Shepherd Dog Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Dana Point, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I'm Maple! Maple is a sweet German Shepherd/Australian Shepherd mix around 6 years old. I love to cuddle and be around my people. I know basic commands like sit, lay and shake. I love treats and very motivated when you use them with me. Essentially, I love doing tricks for treats. I'm smart so I am housebroken and I tell my foster parents when I need to go out. I love looking out the window at cars going by on the street. I get along well with other dogs my size and may not bowl you over with love and kisses immediately when I meet you but I definitely will once I know you a little bit more. Once I know you I won't want to leave your side and will be your most loyal friend. I love going for walks to smell all the new smells. I really would be a great addition to any family, I just want to live out my latter part of my life with a loving family! Maple is up for adoption with A Wish for Animals- based in California. Adoption fees cover transport, spay/neutering, and up to date vaccines. Please see the attached website to fill out an adoption application for our sweet girl. www.awishforanimals.org    Interested in adopting this pet? Please contact us at questions@awishforanimals.org for more info.April 18, 2024, 7:04 pm

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Avia

Boxer American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Dana Point, CA
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Avia! Sweet Mama Avia is all done being a mom to her 14 adorable pups and is ready to find her forever home. We believe she’s a young Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Avia is very smart and also a quick learner. She knows sit, lay, and leave it. She also knows her name very well and let’s you know when it’s time to go outside. She’s a huge cuddler and loves to sleep next to her foster mom. She loves playing and chasing balls but not really into bringing them back. She’s super polite and gentle when you hand her treats. She’s a great walker and doesn’t pull on the leash. She does get startled by joggers, bikes and scooters and sometimes barks at them on walks but with a little training that is something she can learn to grow better accustomed to. She’s looking for her forever family to smoother with kisses. ***************************************************************    Interested in adopting this pet? Please contact us at questions@awishforanimals.org for more info.April 18, 2024, 7:04 pm

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Keisy

American Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Dana Point, CA
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Keisy! She’s a total sweetheart that loves all the attention and lots of pets. She full body vibrates when she gets excited to meet someone and is constantly trying to kiss your face. She loves to be outside frequently but gets tired out on walks after like a mile. Otherwise she’s pretty calm and could snooze all day. She is mostly house trained but has occasionally had accidents (seems to be if she’s looking for extra attention if you’re focused on something else for a few minutes). She can be very protective of her family when it comes to other dogs, so she will bark at them. When walking she wants to say hi to everyone and is very friendly to all people. Keisy can't wait to find a loving forever home! ***************************************************************  Interested in adopting this pet? Please contact us at questions@awishforanimals.org for more info.April 18, 2024, 7:04 pm

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Dog shelters and rescues in San Juan Capistrano, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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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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A Wish For Animals

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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GreenDog Foundation

PO Box 2473, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624

Pet Types: dogs

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Karmic Rescue - San Clemente

San Clemente, CA 92673

Pet Types: dogs

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Heer to Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 1001, Wildomar, CA 92673

Pet Types: dogs

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German Shepherd Safe Haven

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Pet Types: dogs

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4 Love of the Paws

27762 Antonio Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Pet Types: dogs

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American Bullmastiff Association Rescue - CA

Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Pet Types: dogs

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Coastal Animal Services Authority

221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente, CA 92672

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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