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These German Shepherd Dogs are available in Santa Cruz, California.
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Mika

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Mika — Our Shining Star in the Making! At just about a year old, Mika is a bright, beautiful girl with so much potential. She’s looking for a forever person who understands the power of patience and the magic of moving at her pace. Mika thrives with slow, gentle movements and has been making amazing progress in her loving foster home. Soon, she’ll be heading into training to help channel her energy and polish her manners — setting her up for success with her new family. With a little herding dog in her, she’s smart, active, and ready to learn. She just needs someone who will guide her with kindness and consistency.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs 8 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
MEET RINGO! Ringo is a gorgeous 8-year-old German Shepherd in need of a foster or forever home. He was rescued from a shelter awhile back and is ready for a new leash on life! He is very intelligent and loyal. Ringo bonds intensely with his person, so would thrive in a home with a single person, or possibly a couple with German Shepherd experience ideally. Like most shepherds, he will be your true companion. He may be protective, so a quiet home/setting is important for him. Ringo loves car rides and riding in the front seat! He would love road trips and other adventures. He takes treats gently and sits on command. He has done well around other dogs. Please email for an application. Ringo weighs about 69 lbs.

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LILLI

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 yrs 7 mos
Santa Cruz, 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
MEET LILLI - a sweet and shy 10-year-old German Shepherd in need a forever home! She is currently in a foster home. Awhile back Lilli was rescued from a crowded California shelter, where she was kenneled with other dogs. She also loves people and will help you watch TV, go for walks or do your gardening! She loves being outdoors and so a nice yard would be a plus. Lilli is not good with chickens or cats. She is very gentle and easygoing, and she loves her walks, car rides and treats. She has had a dental, and is in good health. Lilli weighs about 68 lbs. Please email for an application.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HI - I'M OTTO! I'm a 1-year-old purebred German Shepherd in need of a foster or forever home. I was rescued from a Southern California shelter in the nick of time. The shelter was full! I have an extremely gentle temperament, and quite honestly, I'm striking, with my cream-colored ruff! I can be a bit shy around strangers/new people at first but I warm up quickly, and am very affectionate with people I know and trust. I would make a great dog for an active single person, a couple or a family with older kids. I weigh about 58 lbs. Please email for an application.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 8 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Maya, the Shepherd! Maya came to the Shetler after her previous guardian was unable to continue caring for her. Her previous guardian reports that she is social with people and other dogs. She knows “sit” and loves to play fetch. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation is now offering “Pawsitivity Bucks” with every dog adoption. This $200 training voucher is a way for newly adopted canines and their guardians to connect with local positive reinforcement based behavior consultants and get their relationship started off on the right paw!Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HI - I'M BAILY! I'm a 1-year-old purebred German Shepherd girl in need of a foster or forever home. I am a sweet and affectionate girl. I would be a lap dog if I could, as I love to snuggle. I have done well with other dogs, and I weigh only about 50 lbs, though I'm a growing girl. I would love a home where I am the center of attention and can get plenty of love and exercise. I'm currently in Southern California, but can be transported to Northern Cal. Please email for an application, thanks.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Mika — Our Shining Star in the Making! At just about a year old, Mika is a bright, beautiful girl with so much potential. She’s looking for a forever person who understands the power of patience and the magic of moving at her pace. Mika thrives with slow, gentle movements and has been making amazing progress in her loving foster home. Soon, she’ll be heading into training to help channel her energy and polish her manners — setting her up for success with her new family. With a little herding dog in her, she’s smart, active, and ready to learn. She just needs someone who will guide her with kindness and consistency.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs 8 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
MEET RINGO! Ringo is a gorgeous 8-year-old German Shepherd in need of a foster or forever home. He was rescued from a shelter awhile back and is ready for a new leash on life! He is very intelligent and loyal. Ringo bonds intensely with his person, so would thrive in a home with a single person, or possibly a couple with German Shepherd experience ideally. Like most shepherds, he will be your true companion. He may be protective, so a quiet home/setting is important for him. Ringo loves car rides and riding in the front seat! He would love road trips and other adventures. He takes treats gently and sits on command. He has done well around other dogs. Please email for an application. Ringo weighs about 69 lbs.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 yrs 7 mos
Santa Cruz, 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
MEET LILLI - a sweet and shy 10-year-old German Shepherd in need a forever home! She is currently in a foster home. Awhile back Lilli was rescued from a crowded California shelter, where she was kenneled with other dogs. She also loves people and will help you watch TV, go for walks or do your gardening! She loves being outdoors and so a nice yard would be a plus. Lilli is not good with chickens or cats. She is very gentle and easygoing, and she loves her walks, car rides and treats. She has had a dental, and is in good health. Lilli weighs about 68 lbs. Please email for an application.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HI - I'M OTTO! I'm a 1-year-old purebred German Shepherd in need of a foster or forever home. I was rescued from a Southern California shelter in the nick of time. The shelter was full! I have an extremely gentle temperament, and quite honestly, I'm striking, with my cream-colored ruff! I can be a bit shy around strangers/new people at first but I warm up quickly, and am very affectionate with people I know and trust. I would make a great dog for an active single person, a couple or a family with older kids. I weigh about 58 lbs. Please email for an application.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 8 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Maya, the Shepherd! Maya came to the Shetler after her previous guardian was unable to continue caring for her. Her previous guardian reports that she is social with people and other dogs. She knows “sit” and loves to play fetch. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation is now offering “Pawsitivity Bucks” with every dog adoption. This $200 training voucher is a way for newly adopted canines and their guardians to connect with local positive reinforcement based behavior consultants and get their relationship started off on the right paw!Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HI - I'M BAILY! I'm a 1-year-old purebred German Shepherd girl in need of a foster or forever home. I am a sweet and affectionate girl. I would be a lap dog if I could, as I love to snuggle. I have done well with other dogs, and I weigh only about 50 lbs, though I'm a growing girl. I would love a home where I am the center of attention and can get plenty of love and exercise. I'm currently in Southern California, but can be transported to Northern Cal. Please email for an application, thanks.

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Below are our newest added German Shepherd Dogs available for adoption in Santa Cruz, California. To see more adoptable German Shepherd Dogs in Santa Cruz, California, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Zeus

Dutch Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Zeus — From Euthanasia List to New Beginnings, Zeus’s time was almost up. He was on the euthanasia list, waiting for a miracle — and thanks to our amazing community, that miracle came. ❤️ Now safe in a loving foster home, Zeus is spending his days decompressing, relaxing, and learning that he’s finally safe. With time, patience, and love, he’ll be ready to meet his forever person. Medium energy, maximum charm! Gentle soul with a wagging tail and soft eyes, this handsome boy has a whole new life ahead of him — and we can’t wait to see who will be lucky enough to share it with him.

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NOMI

Dutch Shepherd Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HI -I'M NOMI! I'm a 5-1/2-year-old beautiful and sweet Dutch Shepherd-Pit mix in need of a foster or forever home. My name means "beautiful" and "delightful" and it is so fitting, because I have a gorgeous brindle coat and an endearing face. I was rescued from a Los Angeles-area shelter, and now have been waiting patiently for someone to notice me - for about two years! I am gentle with people, and am friendly with most dogs. I would probably thrive as an only dog where I could get all of the attention, or hang out with a submissive male. I love to be with people and I love to shake a paw! I weigh 68 pounds. Can you foster or adopt me? I really want a home. I'm currently in Southern California, but can be transported to you in Northern Cal. Please email for an application.

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Santa Cruz, California

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

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1.9 miles

Grandma's Barn Rescue and Sanctuary - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Pet Types: dogs

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2.5 miles

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

1001 Rodriguez Avenue, Santa Cruz, 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

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Rescue

2.5 miles

Freedom Ride Rescue Inc. - Santa Cruz (CA)

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

4.2 miles

German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California

P.O. Box 1930, Cupertino, CA 95010

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

14 miles

Mutt Luv Rescue Los Gatos

LOS GATOS, CA 95030

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

18.9 miles

The Perfect Dog

PO Box 361441, Milpitas, CA 95036

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

20.4 miles

Angels Furry Friends Rescue

San Jose, CA 95124

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

22.6 miles

Silicon Valley Pet Project

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

23.1 miles

All Animal Rescue & Friends

16375 Monterey Rd, Suite I, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

23.7 miles

Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue

Cupertino, CA 95014

Pet Types: dogs

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