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Puppies and dogs in Santa Clara, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Santa Clara, 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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Nimbus

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Story
Nimbus is very caring and energetic. He like playing tug of war but he knows what toys to get. I believe he has social anxiety because he gets scared sometimes and cries/barks when walked outside. Very friendly dog. Ive had him for about 2 years lilttle over 2 years. NO ADOPTION FEE.

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Charlie

Maltipoo

Male, puppy
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
He was found by my sister May 29, she can’t keep him because she already has one and lives in a apartment. I can’t keep him because I already have one and he is a older dog.

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Kane

Dogo Argentino

Male, adult , Special Needs
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
This loving but traumatized dog was dropped off in a crate at my homeless friend's RV by well meaning neighbor who thought he'd like to have a dog. Unfortunately, my friend has a bad hip and needs to work to afford food and gas for his generator. This dog is a Dogo Argentino, and does not like to be left alone and needs a ton of exercise as well as an owner that understands dog training principles from long experience. At the moment, Kane does not tend to do well with strangers or other dogs, but has developed relationships with a couple of dogs that he can get along with and has an excellent relationship with me, several members of my family and couple of other friends who spend time around him. I can't really take him because I am being evicted from my home and do not have another home set up yet. I am having trouble qualifying for one because I have poor credit and now an eviction on my record. Otherwise, I would keep him. He just needs discipline, patience, and a ton of exercise.

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Marble

French Bulldog

Female, adult , Special Needs
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Marble is quick to love and easy to bond with. She is always happy to meet new people and experience the outdoors. She has been living without the ability to use her back legs for the last 2 years. This means she requires manual expression of her bladder about every 6 hours. Marble is resilient and her character is a constant reminder to appreciate life and the joy found in the simplest of moments. At 42lb, Marble is a big girl with a big heart who needs an owner of the same disposition. Does this sound like you? Please contact me if you could seriously consider adoption and to answer further questions about her care.

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Brownie

Chihuahua Dachshund

Male, adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Brownie is a cute dog adorable I get my dog when he was two months he is 5 years and we looking for a new home Because we can’t have more than 3 dogs It was a hard decision to choose. He is a sweet dog,but he’s little Nervous when he feel like scared or when he feels insecure, he’s happy if you give much love ❤️

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Ferdinand

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, adult , Special Needs
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Ferdinand is a 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier and about 30% head with a face that just begs to be squished and cuddled. However, Ferdinand’s current owner has had several major life changes and is unable to give him the cuddles and attention that he needs to be happy and healthy anymore. Ferdinand is up-to-date on all of his vaccinations and in great health. He does require a limited-ingredient diet, but there are several readily available brands that meet the requirement and he’s not a picky eater. Recently, Ferdinand has completed basic training and is very good at loose leash walking and heeling. He can sit and stay on command and has (mostly) learned “leave it.” He is very loyal and this occasionally translates into protective behaviors. However, once he warms up, he’s all about the snuggles and is convinced he’s a 60-pound lap dog. Ferdinand’s challenge is that he needs supervision when playing with toys to make sure that he doesn’t get too excited and swallow them..

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Dog shelters and rescues in Santa Clara, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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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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Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Nike Animal Rescue Foundation

San Jose, CA 95159

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Kuma & The Clouds Rescue

Santa Clara, CA 95051

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Tailchaser Rescue

San Jose, CA 95112

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

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Jake's Wish Dog Rescue

San Jose, CA 95155

Pet Types: dogs

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Cal State Dog Rescue (N CA)

PO Box 111103, Campbell, CA 95011

Pet Types: dogs

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Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary

P.O. Box, San Jose, CA 95157

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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St. Francis Animal Protection Society

P.O. Box 506, Campbell, CA 95009

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
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