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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Los Gatos, California

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These German Shepherd Dogs are available in Los Gatos, California.
We'll also keep you updated on Mac's adoption status with email updates.
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Mac

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Los Gatos, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mac is a Canadian born show quality dog. Retired in 2024 from showing. Now looking for a new home with prior experience raising German Shepherds.
We'll also keep you updated on Snickerdoodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickerdoodle

German Shepherd Dog Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 mos
LOS GATOS, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Snickerdoodle! A 5 m/o Shepherd x Lab mix with a silky-soft (and distinctive!) coat, warm brown eyes, and the sweetest personality. This little LUVbug is curious, playful, and full of heart. She’s learning the ropes of home life, from crate time to potty breaks, and does it all with her signature happy tail wag. Snickerdoodle LUVs puzzle and chew toys, following her foster human around, and curling up close once the adventures wind down. She's smart, learns quickly, and now knows commands for "sit", "go to crate", and "drop it"! She's working on "come" and "leave it". Snickerdoodle would do best with a family who’ll guide her with patience and positivity, give her room to grow, and include her in all the fun! In return, she’ll shower you with loyalty, laughter, and LUV every single day. Ready to fall in LUV? Fill out an application to meet Snickerdoodle today and have a sweet treat all your own! All Mutt Luv Rescue pups receive a full health checkup, heartworm and parasite testing, are fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before adoption.

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These German Shepherd Dogs are available for adoption close to Los Gatos, California.
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Milpitas, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sadie is a loyal ~2yo spayed 55 pound active small German Shepherd. She loves lots of affection, long walks and playing with her toys. She is a moderate energy dog, playful and active but also settles down nicely indoors by your feet. She is housetrained and sleeps in a crate.  She will need an active home that will keep her mentally and physically busy. She will chase cats that run. She needs proper intro to new dogs.   She is undersocialized and also needs continued training and structure. She needs continued socializing with other dogs and people (reactive in public). She would do best in a home with German Shepherd experience, as she can be insecure and also defensive/protective. She would do best with a single woman, or will need experienced handlers in a multi ADULT home (NO CHILDREN) who will be willing to commit to working on her socialization. NO APARTMENTS! Please contact Diana at (510) 333-4420 or theperfectdogrescue@gmail.com or fill out the adoption application:  http://www.theperfectdog.org/TPDadoptapp.doc November 1, 2024, 3:09 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Duchess's adoption status with email updates.
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Duchess

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Duchess is a sweet, affectionate, silly 6 year old girl who is always thrilled to see you when you get home, yet doesn’t make a fuss when you leave. She gets super excited to go on walks, but she also loves lounging around the house. She gets along with other dogs as long as they are “nice”, as she can get intimated by rowdy dogs. She is very treat motivated and enjoys getting trained! She knows how to “sit” and she is currently working on her loose leash walking skills. She was rescued from a San Jose shelter, where she was dropped off after being found tied to a fence. She may have had a difficult life before her rescue but Duchess is, at heart, a very affectionate dog. However, she is also an anxious dog and it takes time before she is comfortable with new people. While she is head over heels in love with her foster mom, she is, for unknown reasons, still very fearful of other members of the household even after several months of living with them. We are hoping that Duchess will find a forever family who is patient and willing to invest the time into gaining her trust and ultimately reaping the benefits of her undying love! Please familiarize yourself with our Adoption Process: https://angelsfurryfriends.org/adoption-process/ If interested to schedule an Appointment to meet, please fill out Adoption application: https://angelsfurryfriends.org/adoption-application-dogs/ We are a small, all Volunteer Foster Based Rescue Group, we do not have a Shelter Location. Our animals are available for meets By APPOINTMENTS ONLY at Foster Homes in Bay Area
We'll also keep you updated on Dixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dixie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
San Jose, 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
Dixie is a sweet girl that wags with her body whenever she sees you. Her bright eyes look up at you as if you are the best thing in the whole wide world. When she fist meets you she will be kind of shy, but, if given the opportunity, she will warm up to you quickly and give you kisses if you let her. She is roughly a year old and 60 pounds. She is a German Shepard (49%), Boxer (35%) and Australian Cattle Dog (16%) mix that LOVES to play fetch with her ball. Dixie likes to lie in the sun and have her ears pet while she looks at you adoringly. Dixie is very good with other dogs and loves children. She has not been tested with cats. Dixie prefers to walk to her destinations as the car can make her sick. In an ideal home, her human would go on long walks or runs with her or be in the backyard playing fetch. Dixie is the sibling of Max and was saved from a high kill shelter. She would be a good only dog, can be adopted with her brother or with proper introductions could be a companion for a current dog. She is spayed and up to date on all of her shots. She has been in foster care for 3 months. She is ready for her furever home and her person she can adore. Adopt her today and experience the love she has to give! 🐾❤️ Please familiarize yourself with our Adoption Process: https://angelsfurryfriends.org/adoption-process/ If interested to schedule an Appointment to meet, please fill out Adoption application: https://angelsfurryfriends.org/adoption-application-dogs/ We are a small, all Volunteer Foster Based Rescue Group, we do not have a Shelter Location. Our animals are available for meets By APPOINTMENTS ONLY at Foster Homes in Bay Area
We'll also keep you updated on Mac's adoption status with email updates.
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Mac

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Los Gatos, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mac is a Canadian born show quality dog. Retired in 2024 from showing. Now looking for a new home with prior experience raising German Shepherds.
We'll also keep you updated on Snickerdoodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickerdoodle

German Shepherd Dog Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 mos
LOS GATOS, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Snickerdoodle! A 5 m/o Shepherd x Lab mix with a silky-soft (and distinctive!) coat, warm brown eyes, and the sweetest personality. This little LUVbug is curious, playful, and full of heart. She’s learning the ropes of home life, from crate time to potty breaks, and does it all with her signature happy tail wag. Snickerdoodle LUVs puzzle and chew toys, following her foster human around, and curling up close once the adventures wind down. She's smart, learns quickly, and now knows commands for "sit", "go to crate", and "drop it"! She's working on "come" and "leave it". Snickerdoodle would do best with a family who’ll guide her with patience and positivity, give her room to grow, and include her in all the fun! In return, she’ll shower you with loyalty, laughter, and LUV every single day. Ready to fall in LUV? Fill out an application to meet Snickerdoodle today and have a sweet treat all your own! All Mutt Luv Rescue pups receive a full health checkup, heartworm and parasite testing, are fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before adoption.
We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Coco – Your Gentle Giant of Joy! Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 3 years old &#226&#154&#150&#239&#184&#143 Weight: 78 lbs Looking for a loyal, goofy, and love-filled companion? Meet Coco, a sweet and gentle soul who’s full of curiosity and affection. With his warm heart and playful energy, Coco brings sunshine into every room he enters. Coco is a social butterfly who gets along wonderfully with other dogs and loves having fur-siblings to romp around with. Though he isn’t bonded to his current foster brothers, he thrives in a home with fellow four-legged friends and would be overjoyed to have a playmate or two. He’s smart, eager to please, and has recently completed clicker training with Stacy Braslau-Schneck of Stacy’s Wag’nTrain – helping him focus even in distracting or stressful situations. Coco already knows several commands and enjoys interactive play that challenges both his body and brain. When he gets a little too excited, this clever boy knows just what to do – he tucks himself under the kitchen table for a self-imposed time-out to recharge. Coco is completely house-trained, loves car rides, and is working on walking politely on a leash (he just can’t help wanting to greet everyone he sees!). Despite his size and age, he doesn’t need long hikes to burn energy – two short walks a day and playtime with pup pals are plenty for this balanced boy. If you’re looking for a dog who sees the best in everyone, has a heart full of love, and a personality that keeps you smiling, Coco might just be your perfect match. Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Coco is waiting to meet you! Check out Coco's profile on Rocky Kanaka!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 31, 2025, 3:42 pm

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Pumpkin

Belgian Malinois

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
LOS GATOS, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Pumpkin: From Feral to Fabulous. When Pumpkin first arrived, she was a ghost of a dog—shut down, unsure, and utterly heartbroken. She was 9 months old when we saved her and her sister from a high-kill shelter in LA. They were the tiniest dogs we'd ever seen. They were like real-life stuffed animals. When Pumpkin first arrived, she was only 24 lbs at 9 months old! She was so shut down, avoiding eye contact for the fear of being noticed, and moved like a shadow, silent and scared. But even then, there was a spark in her eyes, a tiny ember of hope. Now, at ruffly 1 y/o, this Malinois mix who had only learned that the world was a scary place is now thriving in her foster home. With time, patience, and the gentle guidance of her foster fur siblings, Pumpkin is learning what it means to feel safe. She’s learning that hands can offer LUV, that voices can be kind, and that not all humans are to be feared. Her progress is nothing short of remarkable—day by day, step by step, she’s beginning to let LUV in. Pumpkin LUVS other dogs. They are her comfort zone. Her role models and her security blankets. A confident canine friend in her furever home will help her continue to blossom. She’s still shy with people, but give her time and space, and she’ll reward you with the most beautiful kind of loyalty and LUV. Pumpkin is ready for a family who sees past her ruff beginning and into the heart of a survivor. Someone who will celebrate the little wins: the first tail wag, the first nuzzle, the first moment she chooses you. She’s not just learning to live. She’s learning to trust. And that makes her story one of the most beautiful we’ve ever told. Pumpkin is looking for a forever home with: -- Another friendly dog (or dogs) to show her the ropes -- A calm, patient environment -- A family that believes in second chances Currently located in San Diego but can be transported to the Bay Area! This is Pumpkin’s redemption story. Want to help her write the next chapter? Fill out an application to meet Pumpkin and your new furever LUV! All Mutt Luv Rescue pups receive a full health checkup, heartworm and parasite testing, are fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before adoption.

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Los Gatos, California

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1.2 miles

The Perfect Dog

PO Box 361441, Milpitas, CA 95036

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

2.7 miles

Angels Furry Friends Rescue

San Jose, CA 95124

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

4.1 miles

Mutt Luv Rescue Los Gatos

LOS GATOS, CA 95030

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

4.7 miles

Silicon Valley Pet Project

P.O. Box 6145, San Jose, CA 95150

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

7.6 miles

Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue

Cupertino, CA 95014

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

8.1 miles

San Jose Animal Care Center

2750 Monterey Highway, San Jose, CA 95111

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

10.8 miles

Life of Hope Foundation(CA) transport

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

12.1 miles

BAMM Rescue - San Jose, CA Foster

San jose, CA 94088

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

15.2 miles

WKODIT

P.O. Box 644, La Honda, CA 94020

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

16.3 miles

ShepHeroes

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Pet Types: dogs

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