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Puppies and dogs in San Leandro, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in San Leandro, California. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
San Leandro, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Lulu is looking for a home with a big yard to run and play in all day. She knows her basic commands and enjoys playing hide and seek (ask her to “find” and watch her go!). She has gotten along with the cats she has been around but would probably prefer to be the only pet. She’s a good girl looking for a good home.
We'll also keep you updated on Cheyanne (Special Needs)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cheyanne (Special Needs)

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Castro Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
German Shepherd Age: < 1 yr old Female, Spayed 40 lbs Adoption Fee: Donation (includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations) Cheyanne was brought to the shelter as a very young, small, emaciated puppy with two broken legs (assumably from being hit by a car). Since as a German Shepherd, she had a lot of growing to do, the only viable option was to splint the legs and hope for the best. Fast forward 5 months and her front leg healed pretty well (which is good - front legs are more critical than hind legs for mobility. Unfortunately, we weren’t as lucky with her back leg. The severity of the fractures, impeded the needed bone growth, and the leg ended up shortened. There are ongoing discussions with the vet about whether to amputate that leg. Nobody’s Perfekt Dogs will cover the cost of the amputation, if that happens. Otherwise Cheyanne is a sweet dog that needs a lot of socialization with people. Shepherds are naturally wary of strangers, so continuing her peoples skills is important. She loves all the dogs in her foster home. We don’t put shepherds in homes with cats. A home with another well socialized dog around her size would be ideal. Please note for large breed dogs, we require that potential adopters own their home, with a securely fenced-in backyard. Please note that we don’t adopt any of our dogs out to homes with children under the age of 13. For more information about Cheyanne, contact: nobodysperfektdogs@gmail.com
We'll also keep you updated on CRISS's adoption status with email updates.
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CRISS

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Castro Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
NAME: CRISS GENDER: MALE BREED: FORMOSAN MOUNTAIN DOG MIX COLOR: CHOCOLATE AGE: 9 MONTHS OLD WEIGHT: 32lbs SPAY OR NEUTER: Yes MICROCHIP: Yes If you would like to give CRISS by a forever home, please go to www.adoptadoggie.org to fill out an online application with home photos. Criss is a sweet and playful boy! He is friendly with people and is good with other dogs. He is doing well in his foster home and ready for a forever home. Criss started some leash training and is learning at a good pace. He is crate-trained and doing well on his housetraining. He rides well in the car and can wait patiently while his foster mom runs errands. Criss is a wonderful boy and will make a good family dog. Criss’s Rescue Story Criss’s mom, Christmas, was owned by irresponsible and mean owners. His mom was not spayed and had a litter of six puppies. Poor Christmas didn’t even get food regularly. The founder of an international rescue organization got a rescue message to save Christmas and her puppies. When the founder arrived at the site, she saw how poorly they were treated. There was no food and water. Christmas was all skin and bone. She quickly persuaded her owners to surrender Christmas and all her puppies to her. The owner insisted that they would like to keep one of the puppies to guard their property. The rescue insisted that they should not ever have dogs since they don’t care for them. Christmas and her puppies were rushed to the vet for a thorough medical checkup. Criss has been neutered, vaccinated, microchip, and passed negative on his blood tests. Please give Criss a loving home he very much deserves. Please watch Criss’s YouTube videos below: https://youtu.be/YmzoAKJue60 - Criss meeting a boy https://youtu.be/ERCX9RqjqC4 - Crissy Criss Cristo no food aggression https://youtu.be/AKbdTxeU_w4 - Criss no food aggression https://youtu.be/HOpv119DYe0 - Criss good with cats https://youtu.be/2b9WxKANspc - Crissy Criss Cristo at Doggie Park https://youtu.be/2t46IY28aT0 - Crissy Criss Cristo at airport https://youtu.be/jegD-uW17f0 - Crissy Criss Cristo walking https://youtu.be/JeTCBZ1FbQU - Crissy Criss Cristo playing https://youtu.be/dI59mo7SsKM - Criss & Crissy at airport https://youtu.be/zKj2GqImcuE - The rescue of Christmas and her puppies If you would like to give CRISS a forever home, please go to www.adoptadoggie.org to fill out an online application with your home photos. You can also email your home environment photos to contact@adoptadoggie.org Once we receive your application, we will get back to you ASAP. Adopt a Doggie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Adopt-a-Doggie/312107112299799 Temperament: Energy Level: Medium Ideal home environment: Both Quiet & Active Is the dog good with strangers: Friendly The dog is best with children of what age group? Any ages Is the dog good with other dogs? Yes good with small and big dogs Is the dog good with cats? Yes Good on leash? Yes Housetrained? Yes Crate-trained? Yes How is the dog with men? Friendly Food aggression with people? No Food aggression with dogs? No Has the dog bitten anyone? No Medical Information: Vaccination History Vaccination date: 01/25/2025 & 12/25/2024 Rabies shot: 03/01/2025 Idexx 4-1 Kit Test Result: negative Heartworm Test Result: negative Deworming Date: 1st day of each month Heartworm Preventative Date: 1st day of each month Bravecto Date: 09/01/2025
We'll also keep you updated on Mara's adoption status with email updates.
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Mara

Chihuahua

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Castro Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Chihuahua Age: ≈ 4 years old Female, spayed 12 lbs Adoption Fee: $125 (includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations) Mara was brought into a local by someone who found her. During her evaluation by shelter staff to access her suitability for adoption to the general public, they observed some high-value resource guarding with other dogs and people. She was also difficult to handle during her vet check. This is very typical of dogs that are fearful/stressed in a scary shelter environment. Because of these observations she was deemed “unadoptable” and could only be given to a rescue group experienced with behavioral issues. When we got her to our adoption center, she bonded very quickly with the volunteers, allowing them to handle her, give her affection and attention. In her foster home with a couple of other dogs, she does some lap guarding. The dogs in the home are all fed separately and the humans don’t typically bother the dogs while they are eating. There are quick, easy and effective methods to stop lap guarding (as well as high value guarding). Mara responds well to correction. She will need an experienced adopter that can effectively manage these issues. With a little time and patience, Mara could live with other dogs her size that don’t respond negatively to her guarding behavior. Otherwise, she likes people, likes attention, good on a leash, appears to be housebroken (but not too sure about using the doggie door in her foster home, yet). Please note that we don’t adopt any of our dogs out to homes with children under the age of 13. For more information about Mara, contact nobodysperfektdogs@gmail.com
We'll also keep you updated on Mona's adoption status with email updates.
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Mona

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Black Mouth Cur

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Castro Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please excuse the blurry photos, Mona is just so excited to find her forever family that she just can't sit still! Mona is a sociable 3-year-old dog weighing 55lbs (as of July 2025).  She gets along well with both dogs and people. She's comfortable on a leash and is already accustomed to sleeping in a cage. Mona's friendly nature makes her an excellent companion for social activities and family environments. Her ability to interact positively with others and adapt to structured routines like leash walking and crate sleeping suggests she will integrate smoothly into a new home, thriving with consistency and companionship.>>Foster Needed<<All our dogs will come to you spayed and fully vetted.Adoption Fee:  $300.00You can fill out our adoption application form at https://www.4dogsfarmrescue.org/adoption ##2211346##
We'll also keep you updated on Griffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Griffin

Setter (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Castro Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
 Hi, I'm Griffin! I am 4 year-old (as of Oct 2025)d male dog who weighs 39 lbs and I am fully grown. I am happy and playful. I am learning to be better on a leash, but I just love to play with other dogs and have fun.  Still a puppy.  I have lots of brothers and sisters to play with and other dogs here at my foster's house but I am looking for a family to bring me home and make me their own.  I am crate trained and potty trained. If you are looking for an ordinary kind of good dog, I am your guy!  You can put in an  an adoption application at 4dogsfarmrescue.org/Adoption.html (boy I hope I spelled that right!)  ADOPTED sounds like the best thing ever, so let's do that together!  You and me.  Please love dogs and have a place for me to sleep near you because I will want to be with you.  What else?  Oh.. maybe a yard to run around in .. and treats!  Yeah, that's all.   I love you already because you want me the most!  Please ask for me soon, Love,  Griffin   >>Foster Needed<<All our dogs will come to you spayed and fully vetted.Adoption Fee:  $300.00You can fill out our adoption application form at https://www.4dogsfarmrescue.org/adoption ##1489686##

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Dog shelters and rescues in San Leandro, California

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

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Sunshine Rescue Group

Petsmart, 15555 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cattledog Dreams

San Leandro, CA 94577

Pet Types: dogs

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Nobody's Perfekt Dogs

3810 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94546

Pet Types: dogs

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4 Dogs Farm Rescue

4806 Sorani Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Pet Types: dogs

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Adopt A Doggie

20885 Redwood Road, No. 248, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Pet Types: dogs

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Dusty Paws Rescue, Inc. (retired as of Sept. 2020)

P.O. Box 2794, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits

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MCE Animal Foundation

Castro Valley, CA 94546

Pet Types: dogs

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East Bay SPCA - Oakland

8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA 94621

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Power of Chi

Oakland, CA 94605

Pet Types: dogs

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Wren Yorkie Rescue

4400 Keller Avenue, Suite 140-339, Oakland, CA 94605

Pet Types: dogs

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