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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in El Cajon, California

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

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, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ranger was given to us by a friend as a puppy. Our friend turned out to be allergic to dogs. Ranger is a very sweet dog, even being a German Shepherd. We were told that his parents were both police dogs. He is a great guard dog. He loves and protects our kids. Has never been violent and has never nipped at anyone. It has been a long process getting him to not chase the cats, (and getting the cats to not hiss at him), but the cats and him have mostly gotten used to each other. There is another adult German Shepherd at the house and Ranger gets along with her very well. It is sad to see him go, but Ranger seems to have some type of skin condition. We got him antibiotic treatment from the vet and that cleared it up. But it seems to be reoccurring. We would gladly invest more money in Ranger to get his health figured out for good, but our resources are limited. He deserves a great owner who would have the resources to care for him fully. He is a great dog for those passionate about GSD's.
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.
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.
We'll also keep you updated on Licorice's adoption status with email updates.
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Licorice

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs 10 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 Licorice! 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! Licorice is a sweet & sensitive boy who loves to play with his fellow littermates and tons of toys! He loves to hang out with his people as well and will do best in a home that can provide him with lots of love and encouragement. 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.
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs 10 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.
We'll also keep you updated on Rio's adoption status with email updates.
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Rio

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Rio! 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! Rio is a gorgeous black beauty! As a follower, it is important that he is following well-behaved dogs and a good leader! He has a high prey drive and will do best with dogs his size or larger. A home that will provide positive guidance and direction is where he will thrive. Check out Amara & pups' rescue story here: https://www.facebook.com/heartofgoldsshelter/posts/pfbid07LVqvxwreznCQSQH2FAkhJhV7bYrU6XqwVUMyvsL9vSaPQYUFQZqHZQnQzgmrU7rl Health considerations: Rio was diagnosed with a valgus deformity ("knock knee"). Corrective surgery is not required. He may be more prone to develop arthritis in life and is taking joint supplements daily. No changes in exercise are required in the average household. 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 Ranger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ranger

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, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ranger was given to us by a friend as a puppy. Our friend turned out to be allergic to dogs. Ranger is a very sweet dog, even being a German Shepherd. We were told that his parents were both police dogs. He is a great guard dog. He loves and protects our kids. Has never been violent and has never nipped at anyone. It has been a long process getting him to not chase the cats, (and getting the cats to not hiss at him), but the cats and him have mostly gotten used to each other. There is another adult German Shepherd at the house and Ranger gets along with her very well. It is sad to see him go, but Ranger seems to have some type of skin condition. We got him antibiotic treatment from the vet and that cleared it up. But it seems to be reoccurring. We would gladly invest more money in Ranger to get his health figured out for good, but our resources are limited. He deserves a great owner who would have the resources to care for him fully. He is a great dog for those passionate about GSD's.
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.
We'll also keep you updated on Laika's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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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.
We'll also keep you updated on Gifford's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gifford

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Spring Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
RETIRED WORKING DOG!! Gifford is a 5-year-old German Shepherd that faithfully served his country as a detector dog but needed to retire due to medical diagnosis of immune mediated polyarthritis. He has been living in a home with 2 small dogs and has shown to be friendly with dogs of all sizes. He has not shown aggression towards cats or smaller sized dogs. He is crate trained and house broken. Due to his energy levels, he may be better suited in a home with older children. He absolutely loves car rides and is friendly with people. Because of his medical condition, he takes daily medication. He can no longer get vaccinated although he did receive all his vaccines before his diagnosis. And he is currently unable to be neutered. Documentation can be provided to adopter regarding prior working status. Our family deeply cares for him but cannot provide the level of time and engagement he deserves. Seeking a committed, loving home where he can thrive.
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois

Male, Young
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, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Toby is an extremely intelligent, trainable big puppy/dog full of love and positive energy. He loves people, kids, and other dogs. He loves playing at dog parks and cuddling up with family at home. He is definitely not cat aggressive but loves to play and would do better with cats that are experienced being around dogs. Toby has puppy energy but does well indoors or outside. He is extremely receptive to reward based training and likes to learn new tricks. Toby loves walks, playing with other dogs and kids, and is a huge cuddler. Toby is very adaptable and would do well in any home where he can be part of the family. He loves attention from people and does well kids and other dogs. Toby is house-trained, crate-trained, and knows basic commands: "sit, down, stay". He needs additional training walking on a lead as he sometimes pulls. Toby is up-to-date on his shots, is about ten months old and is not neutered.
We'll also keep you updated on Licorice's adoption status with email updates.
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Licorice

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs 10 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 Licorice! 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! Licorice is a sweet & sensitive boy who loves to play with his fellow littermates and tons of toys! He loves to hang out with his people as well and will do best in a home that can provide him with lots of love and encouragement. 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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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in El Cajon, California

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6.1 miles

Heart of Gold's Shelter

9400 Blossom Valley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021

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8.2 miles

SIN FALTA RESCATES ROSARITO

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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8.4 miles

A Way Home For Dogs

5073 Central Ave, #2001, Bonita, CA 91908

Pet Types: dogs

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9 miles

Lionel's Legacy

11937 Woodside Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040

Pet Types: dogs

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9 miles

Leonberger Rescue Pals

Lakeside, CA 92040

Pet Types: dogs

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9.5 miles

Amazing Strays Rescue

San Diego, CA 92115

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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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11.6 miles

Happy paws animal rescue

spring valley, CA 91911

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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11.7 miles

Baja Animal Sanctuary

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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12.3 miles

The Heroic Tail

San Diego, CA 92116

Pet Types: dogs

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