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Golden Retriever puppies and dogs in Chula Vista, California

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Nala

Golden Retriever German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy
Chula Vista, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello! Nala is a year and a half old golden retriever/german shepherd mix. Absolutely loving and sweet, very high energy, able to live inside when kept on a water and food schedule (avoid accidents), leash trained, very very friendly, gets along with other dogs and people just gets very excited, loves new friends!!! I would love for her to be with someone who can handle her energy and playfulness. She is just pure love.

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Six

Golden Retriever Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Bonita, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Six!  He came to us after spending six months on a hill after escaping the shelter where he was housed.  Two months prior, he had been relinquised by a family reporting his primary peson for his first four years of life had passed away.  He was confused, scared and took off while on a walk with a volunteer.  With no sightings for months it was assumed he was gone forever until that first call came in of a dog needing help.  Six had taken up residence in the rough terrain of a college campus hillside where he could avoid the high traffic area with cars and people, he could stay hidden and come and go without being noticed.  Once trapped and identfied as the dog assumed gone forever we planned a way to make space so his shelter days were over and his rehab could begin. Six came to us clearly having had human experiences.  He knew Sit, Shake and once feeling safe welcomed touch, affection and even liked to lean.  Unfortunately due to a lack of life exposure before his shelter expeerience, trauma from six months on his own in survival mode or a combination of both Six struggled with anything beyond a calm and controlled environment.  He has spent the last few months working on his confidence and now enjoys his outings and is on the regular list of participants for pack walks and adoption events.  He LOVES food, is eager to please (or always seeks to not do wrong) and learns quickly with a calm approach.  He still struggles with meeing new men but once sure he is safe lets them completely in.  Don't let his age fool you.  He still acts lke he's two and looks forward to every opportunity to be the center of attention, play with those around him and avoids conflict with other dogs. He is now ready to graduate to a foster or foster to adopt home where he can refresh his real life skills rather than continue in a kennel setting.  He would do best with a neutral and balanced dog.  Due to his confidence building older children would be best.  He is an extreme flight risk so someone as committed to his safety as loving. him is a must.  Because of my Flight Risk I cannot be left unattended in a yard, crate training is a must when you are gone, tight grip on the leash is a must on adventures and my new family must be aware of open doors and windows.  No off leash activites for life in unfenced areas.  I need to stay safe.  Are you ready to help me land my forever? ##1958533##
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Charlie

Golden Retriever

Male, Senior
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Charlie is 12 years old and weighs 89 lbs. He is good with other dogs and good around people. He’s friendly, calm and outgoing. Charlie has been in different homes around Ensenada. His first owner gave him away to a relative who gave him to a friend who then moved away and left Charlie alone in a rental. A neighbor started taking care of Charlie but his current dogs didn’t get along with him so he contacted us and we brought him to BAS. This sweet boy has been failed by people over and over. But now he’s in a safe place until he finds a forever home where his people will never be abandoned again. If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htmJanuary 31, 2025, 11:43 pm
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Leo

Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Leo! This chubby little guy is an enthusiastic, active, playful puppy, loves food, and loves to play with balls and rope toys. Bouncy, effusive, active, playful and loving. He is learning to walk on leash, meeting new cat friends and lives with other dogs. The only boy among 5 sisters, he is a spoiled mama's boy. The $350.00 adoption fee covers the following: Transport to San Diego, CA. Spay/Neuter. All vaccines up to date. Deworming (puppies 2 sets). Flea medication up to date. Tick control up to date. Microchip. Microchip registration to new owner paid for. Collar. Temporary leash. The adoption fee does not include transportation to North of San Diego
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Nala

Golden Retriever German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy
Chula Vista, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello! Nala is a year and a half old golden retriever/german shepherd mix. Absolutely loving and sweet, very high energy, able to live inside when kept on a water and food schedule (avoid accidents), leash trained, very very friendly, gets along with other dogs and people just gets very excited, loves new friends!!! I would love for her to be with someone who can handle her energy and playfulness. She is just pure love.
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Winnie

Golden Retriever Collie

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sweet, gentle young female golden retriever/collie mix.Meet Winnie, a very sweet, gentle and affectionate young female golden retriever/collie mix with lots of love to give! Winnie was rescued with her sister, Minnie, when they were abandoned in the desert in La Paz, Baja California Sur. A kind neighbor found them and took them in to foster, and they have blossomed under loving care. Winnie is now healthy, fully vaccinated and sterilized, knows how to walk on a leash. She is young and will need to learn the rules in any new home, but she is also smart and learns very fast. She loves treats and has already learned to Sit and Wait. Winnie is just a beautiful dog with a soft, furry coat, a winning smile, and lots of gentle. love to share. She is on the smaller side of medium and a great sized dog you can take anywhere. She is  currently fostered with 8 other dogs of various breeds and sizes, both male and female, as well as a cat, and she gets along great with everyone. She can be a bit shy with new humans but warms up quickly with treats! Small kids are too much for her but older dog savvy teens may be fine.  Too meet Winnie in person, fill out an application here:  https://woofsandwagsdogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=3225Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.May 7, 2025, 4:12 pm
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Larry

Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Spring Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Larry is approximately 2-3 years old. We took him in as a foster because he was not doing well at the local animal shelter. He was not eating or interacting. After being with us for approximately 2 months, they found he has hip dysplasia. They were going to put him down. We have not seen any indication of a problem with his hips. We were told by a vet we took him to that he could have many long, symptom free years ahead of him. Rather than surrender him for euthanasia, we adopted him with the idea we would continue to search for a good forever home for this loving, happy go lucky dog.

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Golden Retriever shelters & rescues in Chula Vista, California

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4.2 miles

A Way Home For Dogs

5073 Central Ave, #2001, Bonita, CA 91908

Pet Types: dogs

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6.3 miles

Baja Animal Sanctuary

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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6.9 miles

SIN FALTA RESCATES ROSARITO

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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8 miles

Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue

San Diego, CA 92102

Pet Types: dogs

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12 miles

Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group

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

Pet Types: dogs

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16.9 miles

The Barking Lot

San Diego, CA 92117

Pet Types: dogs

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19 miles

Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

El Cajon, CA 92122

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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25 miles

Del Mar Dog Rescue

9921 Carmel Mountain Rd #231, San Diego, CA 92129

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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31 miles

Baja Dog Rescue

Cardiff, CA 92007

Pet Types: dogs

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33.1 miles

Little Angel Kitten Rescue

Encinitas, CA 92024

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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