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Puppies and dogs in Vista, California

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

Ozzy

French Bulldog

Male, Adult

Vista, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

My name is Ozzyshort for Oswald, and I a 6-year-old Frenchie (purebred, even if I don’t have my fancy papers to prove it). I’m roughly 30#’s, intact, and all my vaccines are up to date. I’m one of the sweetest little fur babies you’ll ever meet—at least, that’s what Mom and Dad always tell me. I might bark when you first walk in… but don’t worry, I’m just doing my job protecting my humans and my home. Give me a couple of nice scratches, and I’ll decide you’re my new best friend. Now, I’ve got a confession: I get scared around other dogs. My humans say they wish they had socialized me more when I was a pup. But I promise—I’m not aggressive. I’m just nervous about what other dogs might do to me. I really think that with time, patience, and a gentle friend or two, I could learn how fun it is to have playmates. I’m hopeful that someday I might be brave enough to be part of a pack… but I’ll need time. So for now, please give me a home with no other pets.

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Jackson

Maltipoo

Male, Young

Vista, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Jackson is a maltipoo and he was born on 6/08/2022. He can be a little anxious but super cute and loves attention. He gets along with everyone people, dogs cats,kids etc. He also has a lot of energy so probably not good for someone who likes to just hang out at home.

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Birdie

Retriever (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult

Vista, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Birdie was born on Christmas Eve in 2017. We adopted her from a family who didn’t mean to have puppies and felt so blessed to welcome her as the sister to a terrier poodle mix pup. She has always been such a happy dog. She has never understood fetch and just prefers lots of scratches and snuggles and snacks. She loves to talk and wiggle her body, and pretends to be a sled dog when we take her on walks. She likes to say hello to all animals, trains, and people passing her. We used to go to dog parks a lot and she was great with other dogs but she has been (I would say) pretty unsocialized since we had kids and became caregivers to both my parents. She does live with two other dogs and kids so I would say that as far as I know she is a happy dog and has never attacked or bitten anyone. Our lives have just gotten so busy that we are having a hard time being the best dog owners that we can and hope to find Birdie a really loving home where she can love on you for the rest of her life.

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Scratchy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) Poodle (Standard)

Male, Adult

Vista, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Scratchy was born February 3rd 2016 and was our beloved only pup before we welcomed a second pup the following year. He has always been so snuggly and sweet and loves his people. When we had kids he seemed a little jealous or leery of the babies but has never hurt or bit anyone thank god! We used to go to dog parks all the time and he was great with other dogs and people but over the years he has been a little unsocialized due to our schedule so he may need work re-socializing to other pets. My heart is breaking to rehome him because he truly has been such a good dog. We have two toddlers and are caregivers to my parents with dementia and we are struggling to be the best dog parents we can be. Our hope is to find this special boy a forever loving home. He loves walks, swimming, hiking, fetch, treats, ropes, squeaky toys, and most of all scratches and loves.

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Loki

Pug

Male, Young

Vista, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

I first got Loki when he was a couple months old, Loki is now 2 years old. He is a very energetic pug that deserves and needs time and dedication to train him more. Someone to give him the freedom and lifestyle he deserves. He spends most of his time in his crate but i’m sure he would love to have fun with a family who has time for him. He is currently an apartment pug with restricted space to let out his energy. I have a very busy life taking care of a disabled sibling and this leaves little to no time with Loki. Loki is very friendly and loves meeting new people and is always curious. He is somewhat house trained but needs more attention in that area. I truly believe Loki has a good heart and is a good loving dog that just deserves more from their owner that I sadly don’t have the time for. Upon adopting Loki you will receive all his belongings.

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Odie

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young

Vista, CA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Odie is a high energy dog who loves to play. He is 1 years old and is good with kids, cats and other dogs. He has been sent to professional training school and knows how to sit, place and come. He is also crate trained. Odie does have a strong prey drive and goes after chickens but is good with cats.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Vista, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Animal Synergy

po box 176, Vista, CA 92085

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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SoCal Rescue Tails

Vista, CA 92083

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Small Breed Rescue of Southern California

Vista, CA 92083

Pet Types: dogs, reptiles

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Spay Mexico, Inc.

Vista, CA 92083

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Hope2K9 Rescue

25909 N Lake Wohlford Rd, Valley Center, CA 92084

Pet Types: dogs

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TWEH Poodle Rescue

Vista, CA 92084

Pet Types: dogs

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San Diego Poodle Rescue

San Diego (all areas), CA 92084

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Papillons and Playmates (PAPS)

San Diego County, CA 92084

Pet Types: dogs

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Adopt A Saint

Vista, CA 92084

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Room 4 One More

Oceanside, CA 92056

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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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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