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Puppies and dogs in San Marcos, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in San Marcos, California. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Hercules

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Young

San Marcos, CA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Hercules, 2-year-old Doberman Pinscher a playful, loyal, and energetic companion! He is semi trained, knows basic commands, and is highly food motivated, especially when treats are involved. He loves attention, enjoys playtime, and forms strong bonds with his people. He’s looking for a loving new home where he can continue to grow, learn, and be someone’s loyal best friend.

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Marley

Mutt Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult

San Marcos, CA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

We got Marley as a puppy from a rescue center when she was 4 months old. She will be 5 years old in January. She is super sweet and cuddly. She has a lot of energy and needs someone with a good sized yard so she can run around. She and my other dog tolerate each other but she would be better being the only dog in the family. She is dog aggressive and needs an owner who can be the alpha. She is decently trained, just doesn’t do well around other dogs so she needs more training to deal with the dog aggression. It breaks my heart to have to rehome her. She has a lot of amazing personality traits. We love her so much and are hoping to find just the right environment for her.

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Penelope (Pepper) 2000$ adoption bonus

Weimaraner

Female, Young

San Marcos, CA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

We adopted pepper(Penelope) around four years ago from a breeder. She is amazing dog and we love her dearly. We did get her professionally trained and vaccinated for a puppy Boot Camp before we had our first kid. Around that same time she lost her eye due to MMM. An autoimmune disease in my dumbed down understanding is where her immune system attacks the muscle muscles in her face. We are now aware of the issue and we where given a steroidfor when her jaw locks up. Before diagnosis she unfortunately lost her eye. Seems to be another effect of MMM but she now has experience rapid teeth detestation and we no longer can afford to support a comfortable life for her after too much of our funds I’ve been exhausted. Please do not consider adopting her if you are in a position of financial need. We would consider compensating the new owners if we can find her a new how. All the best.

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Zoe

Shiba Inu

Female, Senior

San Marcos, CA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Zoe is a beautiful 9-year-old Shiba Inu looking for a calm, child-free home. She has been a beloved part of our family since a puppy, but with a toddler and a new baby on the way, we can no longer provide the controlled environment she needs to feel safe and relaxed. Zoe is an independent, loyal companion who enjoys quiet time and routine. She’s generally calm & quiet but has some behavioral sensitivities & can be reactive around children and other dogs and may snap if touched unexpectedly. Because of this, she’ll do best in a home without young kids or other pets, with someone experienced in understanding and managing Shiba behaviors. She is currently on medication for anxiety and allergies, which help her stay comfortable. Zoe is house-trained, crate-trained, up to date on vaccinations and vet visits, and prefers a peaceful environment with predictable routines. We are looking for a patient, responsible adopter who can offer Zoe a safe and loving home for her senior years!

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Duke

Mutt German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior

San Marcos, CA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Duke will be nine years old in March. He is the sweetest dog ever! He and my other dog tolerate each other, but that is because my other dog tends to be dog aggressive. Duke does suffer from some anxiety. Loud noises upset him very easily. He would do well in a quiet home. Although he is very good with kids, he just seems to be more calm in a quiet home. He loves people. He hasn’t been great with dogs on walks, but he used to go to camp and was friendly with other dogs and just fine so I’m actually not sure how he would be now. He has been trained quite a bit but as he ages he’s gotten a little more stubborn. He just loves to be with his people and doesn’t like to be left alone. We are devastated to have to rehome him due to our relocation. Hoping he finds the perfect home as we have had him since he was four months old.

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Bella

Maltipoo

Female, Young

San Marcos, CA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

We are reaching out to find a new home for our beloved 7-year-old Maltipoo. Recently, our five-year-old son has been struggling with health issues, and after multiple doctor visits and blood tests, we received the difficult news that he has a severe allergy to dogs. His levels tested at 5.36, which is considered very high. For his health and safety, we unfortunately have to find our sweet girl a new place to live. About Our Sweet Girl She is a very small, indoor dog who is truly a member of our family. Personality: She is very loving, calm for the most part, and her absolute favorite thing in the world is to snuggle up with her humans. The Beach: Interestingly, she is a different dog at Del Mar beach! She loves running off-leash and is perfectly happy socializing with other dogs there without any barking. Her Quirks: She does have some behavioral traits that a new owner should be aware of. She is wary of strangers and tends to bark a lot. On walks she tugs and barks at other dog

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Dog shelters and rescues in San Marcos, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue

San Marcos, CA 92079

Pet Types: dogs

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Saving Shelter Pets of CA

San Marcos, CA 92069

Pet Types: dogs

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K9 Connection Pet Re Homing and Adoption

San Marcos, CA 92078

Pet Types: dogs

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Spirit Hills Rescue

Escondido, CA 92026

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Today, Tomorrow, Forever Animal Rescue (TTFAR)

Escondido, CA 92029

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Synergy

po box 176, Vista, CA 92085

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Small Breed Rescue of Southern California

Vista, CA 92083

Pet Types: dogs, reptiles

Rescue

Spay Mexico, Inc.

Vista, CA 92083

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

SoCal Rescue Tails

Vista, CA 92083

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

AdoptableJax - California

San Diego, CA 92025

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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

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