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These German Shepherd Dogs are available in El Cajon, California.
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Bachoy

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Due to personal and mental health reasons, I’ve made the difficult decision to return home to Guam to be with my family and get the support I need. As much as it pains me, I wont be able to take Bachoy with me, and I know i am no longer in a position to give him the time, energy, and care he deserves. Bachoy is a half German Shepard half Pitbull, 2 years old, and has been a loyal and loving companion. He is playful, good with kids, house trained. He is up to date on all vaccinations, not neutered. I am hoping to find someone or a family who can love and care for Bachoy as much as I have. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for considering giving Bachoy a new beginning.

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We'll also keep you updated on Laika's adoption status with email updates.
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Laika

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 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 Laika at 3 month old from the San Diego Humane Society. She is a mini German Shepherd and is only about 25 to 26 pounds. She is 2 years old now and is a fun, lovable, shy pup. She is crate trained, and follows simple directions like sit and wait. She is protective and sweet and it does well with kids. Laika has anxiety and has trouble when outside around loud noises. Needs an experienced owner as she does have social anxiety. Not a huge adventure dog, but remains her kind self. Although we love Laika, she needs open space where she can run and fully have the opportunity to develop.

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Toblerone

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by a community member on October 24, 2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Toblerone, a sweet and friendly pup who's looking for a loving new home! Toblerone loves to receive pets and attention, and warms up quickly to new friends. He is a smart pup who already knows "sit" and takes treats gently. He may be an older gentleman, but don't let his age fool you - this old guy still has the spirit of a puppy! He'll thrive as the only dog in a calm, understanding household where he can spend his days by your side. Toblerone is ready to be your loving and loyal companion - come meet him today! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Black Weight: 86.6 Age: 8yrs 1mths 4wks

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Jasmine

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: Jasmine was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team on 10/14/2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Jasmine! This beautiful girl is still getting to know us, but she's already shown her affectionate side. She enjoys car rides, loves her treats, and is eager to find a family to share her sweet personality with. She does have some medical conditions that will continue to need some maintenance so she's looking for an adopter who will be dedicated to helping her stay healthy. If you think this sweet girl is the one for you, head down to our El Cajon campus today. At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed neutered. This pet is now ready for her new home! Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: Black Weight: 75.4 Age: 7yrs 2mths 1wks

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Pancake

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by a community member on 11/18/2025. Why this pet is the one for you:This charming adult boy is looking for a loving home where he can enjoy quality one-on-one time with his people. He does best with individualized exercise and will form a strong bond with someone who enjoys spending time together. With patient, positive training to help him stay calm and focused, he'll continue to grow in confidence. Simple management tools and consistent routines can also support his success. With the right match, he'll make a devoted and wonderful companion. At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: Black Weight: 83 Age: 2yrs 1mths 0wks

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Jack

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Jack! This pup, along with his mom (Amara) and 10 other siblings, transferred to us from the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at 6 days of age! Jack may be a bit shy to start but he loves to make new friends when given the chance! He enjoys playing with toys of all varieties and will do best in a home that can steadily expand his world at his pace. Check out Amara & pups' rescue story here: https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid07LVqvxwreznCQSQH2FAkhJhV7bYrU6XqwVUMyvsL9vSaPQYUFQZqHZQnQzgmrU7rl Additional Note: First two photos taken at 1 year of age. Third photo taken at 6 months of age. Final photo taken at 2 months of age. Regarding COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses: Please reschedule any visits if you are sick.

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We'll also keep you updated on Bachoy's adoption status with email updates.
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Bachoy

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Due to personal and mental health reasons, I’ve made the difficult decision to return home to Guam to be with my family and get the support I need. As much as it pains me, I wont be able to take Bachoy with me, and I know i am no longer in a position to give him the time, energy, and care he deserves. Bachoy is a half German Shepard half Pitbull, 2 years old, and has been a loyal and loving companion. He is playful, good with kids, house trained. He is up to date on all vaccinations, not neutered. I am hoping to find someone or a family who can love and care for Bachoy as much as I have. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for considering giving Bachoy a new beginning.

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We'll also keep you updated on Laika's adoption status with email updates.
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Laika

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 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 Laika at 3 month old from the San Diego Humane Society. She is a mini German Shepherd and is only about 25 to 26 pounds. She is 2 years old now and is a fun, lovable, shy pup. She is crate trained, and follows simple directions like sit and wait. She is protective and sweet and it does well with kids. Laika has anxiety and has trouble when outside around loud noises. Needs an experienced owner as she does have social anxiety. Not a huge adventure dog, but remains her kind self. Although we love Laika, she needs open space where she can run and fully have the opportunity to develop.

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We'll also keep you updated on Toblerone's adoption status with email updates.
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Toblerone

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by a community member on October 24, 2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Toblerone, a sweet and friendly pup who's looking for a loving new home! Toblerone loves to receive pets and attention, and warms up quickly to new friends. He is a smart pup who already knows "sit" and takes treats gently. He may be an older gentleman, but don't let his age fool you - this old guy still has the spirit of a puppy! He'll thrive as the only dog in a calm, understanding household where he can spend his days by your side. Toblerone is ready to be your loving and loyal companion - come meet him today! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Black Weight: 86.6 Age: 8yrs 1mths 4wks

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We'll also keep you updated on Jasmine's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasmine

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: Jasmine was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team on 10/14/2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Jasmine! This beautiful girl is still getting to know us, but she's already shown her affectionate side. She enjoys car rides, loves her treats, and is eager to find a family to share her sweet personality with. She does have some medical conditions that will continue to need some maintenance so she's looking for an adopter who will be dedicated to helping her stay healthy. If you think this sweet girl is the one for you, head down to our El Cajon campus today. At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed neutered. This pet is now ready for her new home! Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: Black Weight: 75.4 Age: 7yrs 2mths 1wks

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Pancake

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by a community member on 11/18/2025. Why this pet is the one for you:This charming adult boy is looking for a loving home where he can enjoy quality one-on-one time with his people. He does best with individualized exercise and will form a strong bond with someone who enjoys spending time together. With patient, positive training to help him stay calm and focused, he'll continue to grow in confidence. Simple management tools and consistent routines can also support his success. With the right match, he'll make a devoted and wonderful companion. At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: Black Weight: 83 Age: 2yrs 1mths 0wks

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Blue

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Male, Adult
Chula 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
Blue is a beautiful sweet boy! He's amazing with kids, chickens, cats, and dogs. We have kids ranging from 3 months to 17 years old, he's incredible with all of them and very patient with our fiesty two year old. Blue would be the perfect dog for a young family or couple that has the time to take him out for walks and love on him lots. His best friend is our other dog Phoenix, she is all that he is and more! Her nick name is "nurse" because she's such a sweet girl to the kids. She is Belgian malinois, boxer mix so shes extremely intelligent and intuitive. I pray they get adopted together. We are sadly moving across country to be with my sick mom, and it will be very difficult to find a place to accommodate the dogs, and we will need to be available for my mom constantly in need of someone to care for the dogs. It would be best for them to go to a loving family that has all the time for them.

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Puck

Dutch Shepherd

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by a community member. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Puck, a reserved but sweet dog with a gentle heart. 🐾 He may take a little time to warm up to new people and situations, but once he feels comfortable, his affectionate and loyal side shines through.Puck would thrive in a calm, patient home where he can build confidence at his own pace. With consistent care, love, and understanding, Puck is ready to become a devoted companion who will bring quiet joy, loyalty, and plenty of tail wags to his forever family. 💕 At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Brindle Secondary Color: White Weight: 79 Age: 5yrs 1mths 2wks

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in El Cajon, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for German Shepherd Dog puppies in El Cajon, California. Browse these German Shepherd Dog rescues and shelters below.

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Shelter

5.4 miles

San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

1373 N. Marshall Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

6.1 miles

Heart of Gold's Shelter

9400 Blossom Valley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8.2 miles

SIN FALTA RESCATES ROSARITO

342 Euclid ste 406-317, San Diego, CA 92114

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

8.4 miles

A Way Home For Dogs

5073 Central Ave, #2001, Bonita, CA 91908

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9 miles

Lionel's Legacy

11937 Woodside Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9 miles

Leonberger Rescue Pals

Lakeside, CA 92040

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9.5 miles

Amazing Strays Rescue

San Diego, CA 92115

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

11.6 miles

Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (public)

130 Beyer Way, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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

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Rescue

11.6 miles

Happy paws animal rescue

Chula Vista, CA 91911

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

11.7 miles

Baja Animal Sanctuary

P.O. Box 439060, PMB 626, San Diego, CA 92143

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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