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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in San Clemente, California

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch, go for long walks, and be around people.I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet and loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Calm familes.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family to call my own.July 7, 2025, 5:08 pm
We'll also keep you updated on TUCKER's adoption status with email updates.
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TUCKER

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Socialize and play with other dogs, and run around and play in the yard.I HAVE: Tons of energy.I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children, and I get along with other dogs I have met here at the shelter. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be your first dog. I need an experienced owner.I NEED: Lots of training and exercise.I AM: An energetic dog looking for an experienced and active owner.November 29, 2025, 11:08 pm
We'll also keep you updated on MARY's adoption status with email updates.
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MARY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people.I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet and loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Live with young children, or be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need an experienced dog owner in my new home.I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family.November 5, 2024, 5:09 pm
We'll also keep you updated on WOODIE's adoption status with email updates.
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WOODIE

German Shepherd Dog Pug

Male, Senior
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch, and go for long walks. I love to be around people.I HAVE: I have lived with other dogs in a previous home. I have a sweet personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Calm family members of all ages. I get along with other dogs I have met at the shelter.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time.I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family!December 2, 2024, 9:10 pm
We'll also keep you updated on SHADOW's adoption status with email updates.
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SHADOW

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Play fetch, and get butt scratches.I HAVE: Lived with kids in a previous home.I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Family members of all ages.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Some leash training.I AM: A loving, fun dog who is down to play ball, or sit and watch TV.December 12, 2025, 7:16 pm

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch, go for long walks, and be around people.I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet and loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Calm familes.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family to call my own.July 7, 2025, 5:08 pm
We'll also keep you updated on TUCKER's adoption status with email updates.
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TUCKER

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Socialize and play with other dogs, and run around and play in the yard.I HAVE: Tons of energy.I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children, and I get along with other dogs I have met here at the shelter. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be your first dog. I need an experienced owner.I NEED: Lots of training and exercise.I AM: An energetic dog looking for an experienced and active owner.November 29, 2025, 11:08 pm
We'll also keep you updated on MARY's adoption status with email updates.
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MARY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people.I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet and loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Live with young children, or be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need an experienced dog owner in my new home.I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family.November 5, 2024, 5:09 pm
We'll also keep you updated on WOODIE's adoption status with email updates.
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WOODIE

German Shepherd Dog Pug

Male, Senior
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch, and go for long walks. I love to be around people.I HAVE: I have lived with other dogs in a previous home. I have a sweet personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Calm family members of all ages. I get along with other dogs I have met at the shelter.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time.I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family!December 2, 2024, 9:10 pm
We'll also keep you updated on SHADOW's adoption status with email updates.
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SHADOW

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Play fetch, and get butt scratches.I HAVE: Lived with kids in a previous home.I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Family members of all ages.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Some leash training.I AM: A loving, fun dog who is down to play ball, or sit and watch TV.December 12, 2025, 7:16 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Elle's adoption status with email updates.
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Elle

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Capistrano Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Sweet Elle was rescued just hours before she was to be killed for space at Downey Shelter.  Elle is a sweet girl with lots of energy and an eagerness to please and learn from her owner/handler.  Elle was emaciated when we rescued her and is currently at 54 pounds, but I still think she should gain a few more.  Elle is house trained and crate trained and knows sit well.  Elle is also good walking on a leash, but needs a little more work on pulling.  Elle gets along great with other dogs, but does need a day or two to acclimate to a new one.  She is good with little dogs, but tends to play rough, so a bigger young dog to play with and keep her company would be wonderful for her.  Elle is now spayed, up to date on all vaccinations (including rabies), and microchipped.  Elle does have a very small umbilical hernia that we will have fixed when and if she ever has to undergo anesthesia again (maybe for a dental in future, etc).  We just do not want to put her under again for something unnecessary.  Elle's adoption donation is $450.  If you have any further questions, please call Krissy at (949) 456-7032 or to fill out an application, visit www.greendogfoundation.org.  Thank you for looking to rescue!October 20, 2025, 6:34 pm

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CAROLE

Belgian Malinois Great Dane

Female, Young
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Socialize and play with other dogs, run around and play in the yard, and be around people.I HAVE: A great smile and a loving and goofy personality!I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Family members of all ages, and other dogs I have met here at the shelter.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need a yard to play in, and daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: A sweet pup looking for a loving family to call my own!August 5, 2025, 6:03 pm
We'll also keep you updated on JELLY's adoption status with email updates.
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JELLY

Belgian Malinois

Female, Adult
San Clemente, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please call the shelter directly if you are interested in this companion animal. The Email address is not monitored daily. 949-492-1617.I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, play fetch, run around and play in the yard, and be around people.I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I have an active disposition.I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time.I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need a yard to play in, and daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level.August 1, 2025, 5:20 am

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in San Clemente, California

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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0.3 miles

Coastal Animal Services Authority

221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente, CA 92672

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

2.8 miles

GreenDog Foundation

PO Box 2473, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

5.1 miles

Promise 4 Paws, Inc.

31878 Del Obispo Street, #118-379, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

11.8 miles

Unconditional

PO Box 483, Laguna Beach, CA 92652

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

12.1 miles

Mission Viejo Animal Services

28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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

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12.2 miles

Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid

27672 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

13.4 miles

Leashes of Love Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 1509, Lake Forest, CA 92609

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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14.5 miles

The Little Red Dog, Inc

Lake Forest, CA 92630

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

16.3 miles

Lovebugs Rescue

Irvine, CA 92603

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

16.3 miles

Fur Paws Husky Rescue

Los Angeles, CA 92603

Pet Types: dogs

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