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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in La Mesa, California

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Pumba

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
Lemon Grove, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pumba loves humans. He is a love bug but is not very good with other dogs and not good with cats. I am not sure if he would be good indoors but he is a medium sized dog with a fancy fluffy tail and I am sure he could try to live inside. We are not sure what his second breed is. Not food aggressive.
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Sasha

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Check Me out ! Meet Sasha! This sweet girl was rescued from San Jacinto Valley Shelter as she was scheduled to be euthanized. At a year old and weighing around 45 lbs, Sasha is a loving and goofy girl. She has acclimated to her foster's home which has lots of other pets such as dogs and cats. She is sweet, gentle, and can be shy around new faces. She has learned to ride in the car well and is perfecting her leash skills. She definitely  missed out on her  adolescence days as she can still be a t-rex sometimes. She truly believes she's a lap dog and will climb into her humans laps for cuddles. She loves running in the yard with her canine friends. In true German Shepherd fashion she loves to express herself vocally and will talk back to her humans in the goofiest way. She's got lots of energy and would be perfect for a family who loves to stay active. Sasha loves to please her people and will always seek out additional love.  Could Sasha be the companion you've been searching for?  If interested in meeting Sasha, click HERE to apply!  Sasha's adoption fee is $495, which includes vaccines, microchip, and spay.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 5, 2025, 11:59 am
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Winston

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
San Diego, 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
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Check Me out ! ****COURTESY POST**** Meet Winston! This resilient, loyal, and reserved boy is around 4 years old and weighs around 40 lbs. He was found in an abusive situation where he was chained to a wall and was severely neglected. Due to a lack of shelter space, Puppy Promise took him into their program. Winston would thrive with a patient family who is kind and could continue his training, providing positive redirected behaviors. Winston has the most gentle eyes that you'll fall in love with, and he deserves a second chance at life. Bearing in mind all the abuse Winston has endured, Winston is such a lovable dog who wants the kindness of his humans. He is crate-trained, enjoys his meals in there, and feels safe. He is neutral towards dogs his size, preferring the company of another independent canine friend. He is working on his leash skills. Winston prefers the company of older children and prefers his independence. Winston is still looking for his freedom ride to the U.S. If you are interested in fostering him, please click HERE!   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 20, 2025, 10:12 pm
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Mama Bear

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
San Diego, 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
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Check Me out ! Meet Mama Bear! This sweet girl was found in a known dumping area in the Central Valley with her two babies. She was underweight, but now she is working on getting to a healthy weight. She is around 2.5 years old and weighs around 65 lbs. She is a calm girl and has a playful demeanor. She's learned the joys of tug of war with her fellow canine companions. She doesn't like to be left alone for long, or she'll get a vocal. She enjoys most days sunbathing in the backyard. She knows basic leash skills and is working on her socialization in new environments, as some loud noises on walks, such as the garbage truck or train, make her nervous. She is crate-trained and has learned basic potty training. Could Mama Bear be the right fit for your family?  If interested in Mama Bear, please click HERE to apply!  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 14, 2025, 10:03 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Rocket's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocket

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Male, 2 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet the Space Litter! These sweet little ones were saved at 6 weeks old with their mother, Lulu, from the San Bernardino Shelter. Now thriving at around 2.5 months old, these little ones are ready to find their forever families! They are honing their potty, crate, and leash skills. Rocket is cat, dog, and kid-friendly. Rocket has learned sit, down, and shake. He is highly treat-motivated but, like all puppies, still gets easily distracted. Rocket is believed to be a husky/shepherd mix and will likely grow to 65-75 lbs. Are you ready to bring home a bundle of puppy joy?
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Axel

German Shepherd Dog Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
San Diego, 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,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Check Me out ! Meet Axel! This sweet boy is finally in San Diego and is looking for a foster home or forever home!   Axel is an adult dog around 3.5 years old, who is dog friendly and would love a yard to play in and a family to love! Axel is over 70 lbs and is very gentle. He is a shy boy at first and requires some time to trust his humans. He welcomes pets and head scratches after some sniffs. He needs a tall fence as he is very curious of the outside world. Luckily he is not a vocal boy and doesn't vocalize unless other dogs are barking. He has been waiting over a year for someone to take a chance on him, YOU can be the lifesaving difference. If you would love to give a dog like Axel a chance for a better life in the US, please check out the link below.  If interested in fostering Axel, please click HERE! If you're able to foster, all supplies will be provided, crate, dog food, dog bed, and leash.  If interesting in meeting Axel to adopt, please click HERE!   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 4, 2025, 3:59 pm

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in La Mesa, California

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

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2.9 miles

Amazing Strays Rescue

San Diego, CA 92115

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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3.6 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

4.6 miles

SIN FALTA RESCATES ROSARITO

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

5.8 miles

The Heroic Tail

San Diego, CA 92116

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

6.6 miles

Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group

2307 Fenton Parkway #107-160, San Diego, CA 92108

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

7.5 miles

A Way Home For Dogs

5073 Central Ave, #2001, Bonita, CA 91908

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

7.7 miles

Heart of Gold's Shelter

9400 Blossom Valley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8.6 miles

Alljoy4Paws - San Diego Chapter

San Diego, CA 92103

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8.6 miles

The Animal Pad - CA Chapter

San Diego, CA 92103

Pet Types: dogs

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8.7 miles

Lionel's Legacy

11937 Woodside Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040

Pet Types: dogs

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