South Lake Tahoe

Puppies and dogs in South Lake Tahoe, California

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

LOLA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Senior

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

December 25, 2025, 9:29 pm

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OSIRIS

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Osiris. He's a 2 year old neutered Shepard/Husky mix. Osiris is a special guy. He needs to go home with someone willing to take him for walks on a leash several times a day. He is a fence jumper with a serious desire to explore. He also finds small animals very interesting, so he cannot go to a home with cats. Osiris can be very chill once he's had the opportunity to get some much needed exercise. He would make a great companion in an apartment.December 15, 2025, 2:16 pm

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JACKSON

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

January 7, 2026, 10:07 pm

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Cowboy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Cowboy is a 14 week old Jack Russell mix, currently 22 pounds and expected to grow into a medium to large dog. He is incredibly smart and eager to learn, picking up new training quickly. He is potty trained, crate trained, sleeps through the night. Cowboy is affectionate, playful, loyal, and forms a deep bond with his person. Cowboy is a sensitive, fearful puppy who will do best with a patient and experienced adopter. I adopted him at 8 weeks old, and there was limited information about his early life. He can be fearful around unfamiliar people, especially men and large dogs that approach him. With calm leadership and positive reinforcement, he continues to make progress. I have been actively working with trainers and vets and will continue his training until the right home is found. With consistency and the right match, Cowboy has tremendous potential to grow into a confident, loving companion. Cowboy loves snow, hiking, and long walks. He would thrive in a patient and active home.

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Griff

German Shepherd Dog American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Meet Griff, a 5y.o. neutered pitt mix looking for a new home. He is a sweet, energetic, loyal, alert, and very intelligent dog who loves his human and canine friends. He loves to go on hikes, backpacking, chase a ball, perform his many tricks, and is eager to learn and train. He's great at home, snoozes on the couch when we're gone, and is crate trained and great on leash. He experiences reactivity with new people and new dogs when not introduced slowly. Griff had a lot of success working with a trainer and has gained confidence and a sense of safety out in the world. We are hoping to find someone looking for a new canine companion who can provide a structured, engaging life for this handsome dog as he does best with routine, and clear expectations. He has happily lived with other dogs in the past and would do well with them again.

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Haku

Border Collie

Male, Adult

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Haku, age 6 mostly border collie, a little German shepherd. Got him as a puppy, only one owner. Incredibly high energy, sweet and loving. No aggression, can easily flip him over, roll on his back, play around, grab his feet or any part of him and he’s totally fine with it. A little separation anxiety and wants to be around people all the time. Sleeps in bed with us and sometimes quite snuggly. The fastest dog I’ve ever seen, incredibly agile and athletic. Needs tons of exercise. Eats really well (slight growls and food protection with other animals), very healthy and in shape, no medical problems or illnesses. Not super treat driven but very toy driven. He’s truly the fetch king. Can fetch for hours on end, he’s obsessed. Fully house trained, crate trained (loves his crate). Can get a little barky with strangers or knocks on the door but has never bitten or hurt anyone. Insanely intelligent and picks up new tricks or training immediately. Infinitely trainable. Needs a job!

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Dog shelters and rescues in South Lake Tahoe, California

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

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Rescue

The Mutt Scouts Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

The Lupine Canine

Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Greater California German Shepherd Rescue - South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Animal Control Lake Tahoe

Shakori Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

El Dorado County Animal Services - South Lake Tahoe

1120 Shakori Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Shelter

Washoe Tribe Animal Control

950 U.S. Hwy 395 S., Gardnerville, NV 89460

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Douglas County Animal Services

921 Dump Road, Gardnerville, NV 89410

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Dog Town Canine Rescue

P.O. Box 2978, Carson City, NV 89702

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Tahoe Tails and Trails Rescue Sanctuary

Markleeville, CA 96120

Pet Types: dogs, farm animals, horses

Shelter

Pet Network Humane Society

401 Village Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451

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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