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Puppies and dogs in Santa Monica, California

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

Spring

Shepherd (Unknown Type) German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy

Santa Monica, 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

Meet Spring — the little shepherd mix who’s blooming into something truly special. Spring’s first chapter was far harsher than any puppy deserves. He was rescued just in time from Skid Row, where someone was preparing to “trade” him for drugs. But even after all that, this sweet little boy still leads with love. It’s impossible not to be moved by his spirit. Under a year old and full of heart, Spring is everything you hope for in a young dog: friendly, curious, gentle, and endlessly optimistic. He gets along beautifully with dogs, cats, and kids. He’s that rare, easy-going pup who seems to make friends everywhere he goes! Right now, Spring is in a premier training program, and he’s proving to be an absolute star student. He loves to learn, loves to please, and you can practically see his confidence growing every day. He’s going to make someone incredibly proud and happy. Spring is ready for his forever family. He is ready to spring into a home where he’s safe, loved, and celebrated for the remarkable little soul he is. If you’ve been searching for a puppy with sweetness, resilience, and a whole lot of joy packed into one adorable package, Spring is waiting for you. Come meet Spring today!

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Bella

American Staffordshire Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos

Santa Monica, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

COURTESY POST: CONTACT 818-378-8995 to foster OR adopt. Bella is a 4-year-old, 55 lb. brindle beauty who is all SMILES, despite being abandoned at a boarding facility when a rescue group closed its doors. This sweet girl is sure to keep you smiling while she wiggles her way into your heart. She walks perfectly by your side and would love to join you on all your adventures! She is good with dogs, knows all her commands and will greet you (and all your friends) with kisses. Bella also LOVES to play and she’s convinced she’s training for the Guiness World Record for Most Tennis Balls Caught. She’ll even roll the ball back to you when she’s ready for the next throw – which is always. Spayed, house-trained, up to date on vaccines and ready for love!

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Asher

American Pit Bull Terrier Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo

Santa Monica, 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

Meet Asher — the sweetest captain who’s ever sailed into your heart. Life started on some rocky waters for this beautiful, 2-year-old, 47lb pittie mix, but Asher has taken every wave with grace, gratitude, and that irresistible Asher smile. And now? He’s ready to steer his little boat toward a forever home. Asher is as gorgeous as he is good. Truly. His house manners are impeccable! He doesn’t beg, doesn’t climb on furniture, and he absolutely adores his crate. He’ll even put himself to bed or take himself off for a quiet break, like the world’s most responsible roommate. He’s got these adorable bursts of zoomies in the yard, tiny fireworks of joy we like to say, and then he’s back inside to chill, happy to relax near you without being clingy. He’ll hike for miles if you’re up for it, but he’s not hyper…just the perfect mix of adventure and easy living. A superstar sidekick through and through. On leash, Asher truly shines for someone confident and present. He’s not an autopilot walker. He likes a handler who’s tuned in, someone willing to leave the phone at home and enjoy the moment with their beautiful dog. He’s incredibly responsive, eager to partner with you, and training support is available to make sure his new family understands the leash language he’s learned. Asher has been gentle and wonderful with the neighborhood kids he’s met. With animals, he’s pretty neutral. He’s definitely non-reactive with dogs in his foster home under tight supervision, and reportedly calm around cats, but for everyone’s easiest, happiest life, Asher will thrive as an only dog. He deserves to be someone’s one and only! And that photo of him in the boat? That’s exactly who he is. A dog who has weathered storms, found calm waters, and is ready to guide someone into the next beautiful chapter. The best little captain you could ever really ask for. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, soulful companion who will meet you with sweetness every single day, Asher is your boy. And….he’s ready to sail home. If you are interested in Asher, please contact Cynthia at (213) 445-4466

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Canyon

German Shepherd Dog Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult

Santa Monica, 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

Meet Canyon – A Shepherd with a Heart of Gold ✨ His name means strength and that’s exactly what carried him through a broken leg, surgery, and a tough start. This approximately 4 to 5-year-old German Shepherd is healed, grateful, and ready for his forever family. 💛 Do you believe in the phrase “it takes a village”? Canyon is living proof of that. He came into the South LA shelter with a fractured front leg and no time left, he had to be rescued that very day or he wouldn’t make it out. Volunteers immediately knew he was special. Even from a quiet medical room where no one could see him, his gentle spirit shined through in a little video that moved hearts to action. With no real plan but endless determination, his village came together to pull him, fund his surgery, and give him the chance he deserved. And what a gem he is! Even while in pain, Canyon melted the hearts of the surgeon and her staff, who all raved about his sweet, gentle soul. His name couldn’t be more fitting. Canyon symbolizes strength, resilience, and beauty shaped by life’s challenges. That’s exactly who he is. Today, Canyon is thriving in his medical foster home, healing beautifully, and showing so much gratitude for his second chance. He is recovering next to another Shepherd with a fracture and they are enjoying each other's company. We may never know how he was injured, but we do know this: Canyon is ready to love and be loved again. He is truly one of those rare dogs who remind us why we rescue. Now, all he needs is a forever family to call his own. Could that be you?

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Romeo

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Cairn Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos

Santa Monica, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

COURTESY POST: CONTACT 818-378-8995 to adopt. Hi I’m Romeo, a 3-year-old terrier mix and 20 lbs. of snuggles. Sadly, I was abandoned when a rescue closed and really want to find my forever home. I LOVE toys and playing with other dogs! I’m good with cats too. I’m a little shy though upon first meeting and prefer no small children please, they scare me. Not to brag but I’m super smart. I’m the kind of smart that keeps you on your toes so I need a human who appreciates a dog with brains and will keep my mind as active as my body. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who is smart, eager to please and wants to curl up next to you for hours - I’m your guy! I’m house-trained, neutered, have all my shots and ready to be your best friend for life!

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Tiny

Chihuahua Poodle (Standard)

Male, Puppy

Santa Monica, 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

"TINY" - SWEET YOUNG CHI-MIX WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LOOKING FOR A GREAT HOME My name is Tiny, and I’m a young, adorable Chihuahua mix . I’m ten months old and weigh 28 lbs. I love people/kids and dogs and get along with cats. Overall, I’m full of joy, and I love to prance around, lifting my front paws like a show-pony. I get a lot of compliments on my cute face, especially my “eyebrows” as well my fur which is a little bit curly. I had a rough start to my life, living on the streets as a baby in a bad neighborhood. Luckily for me, a homeless man took pity on me and tried to care for me while he was also struggling with life on the streets. When I had a seizure, he realized he didn’t have the resources to look after me and found a foster to take me in. After visiting a neurologist, I learned that I have epilepsy, and the vet put me on medication. Since then, I haven’t had a single seizure. I was also diagnosed with Vestibular Disease, which is an inner-ear condition that affects balance. However, most of the symptoms have disappeared as I’ve gotten older, and all that’s left is a sleight head-tilt, which people find adorable. So, I need to find a home where my adopters don’t mind giving me a pill in the morning and night. Other than that, I’m pretty low maintenance. I love my walks and playing with other dogs. I’m also neutered and microchipped and have had all my shots. If you think you can give me a loving home, please contact my foster Jack at the contact info below. He will also pay for my medication for the first six months in my new home. 424-625-5752 - Santamonicabased@gmail.com

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Dog shelters and rescues in Santa Monica, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Take Me Home Rescue

2633 Lincoln Blvd #207, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Free Love Animal Rescue

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Canine Rescue Club

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

The Pitty Committee - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 90405

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Bff4pets/maryslittlelambs

Los Angeles, CA 90405

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

k9 connection

1453 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Love Leo Rescue

santa monica, CA 90404

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Nana's Haven - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 90291

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

creatureKIND

Los Angeles, CA 90291

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Independent Labrador Retriever Rescue

Venice, CA 90291

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Chihuahua Maltese German Shepherd Dog Poodle (Miniature) Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Shih Tzu Dachshund Husky Pomeranian Golden Retriever Pug Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel Boxer Border Collie English Bulldog Beagle Jack Russell Terrier

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

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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