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Pug puppies and dogs in Encinitas, California

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Gabby-pug

Pug Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Cardiff, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Here’s a polished bilingual draft you can post to highlight Gabbies for adoption: &#226&#156&#168 Meet Gabbies! &#226&#156&#168 Gabbies is a small, pretty dog who was rescued off the streets. She’s in good shape, healthy, and ready for a loving home. She deserves the chance to know what it feels like to be safe, cared for, and cherished. Could you be the one to give her that forever family? Message us today to meet Gabbies and change her life! Staying our dog sanctuary/hospital in Tijuana He is up to date on all vaccines and microchipped He is our 45,000 square foot dog sanctuary/on site hospital that helps 1,500 dogs yearly. Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption. If you are interested in potentially adopting, please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/helter-dogs/ Text only 702-637-0895 -no phone calls e-mail info@bajadogrescue.org Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/. 702-637-0895 adam@bajadogrescue.orgWe do not have a central location to see our dogs.  Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. Currently we are unable to do any out-of-state adoptions. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption.  If you are interested in potentially adopting please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. Your application will be reviewed and you will be placed on a waiting list for the dog(s). If your name comes up on the waiting list(s) we will contact you. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/shelter-dogs/ Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to Adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/. March 8, 2026, 9:02 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Gabi's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabi

Pug Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Cardiff, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Here’s a polished bilingual draft you can post to highlight Gabbies for adoption: &#226&#156&#168 Meet Gabbies! &#226&#156&#168 Gabbies is a small, pretty dog who was rescued off the streets. She’s in good shape, healthy, and ready for a loving home. She deserves the chance to know what it feels like to be safe, cared for, and cherished. Could you be the one to give her that forever family? Message us today to meet Gabbies and change her life! Staying our dog sanctuary/hospital in Tijuana He is up to date on all vaccines and microchipped He is our 45,000 square foot dog sanctuary/on site hospital that helps 1,500 dogs yearly. Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption. If you are interested in potentially adopting, please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/helter-dogs/ Text only 702-637-0895 -no phone calls e-mail info@bajadogrescue.org Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/. 702-637-0895 adam@bajadogrescue.orgWe do not have a central location to see our dogs.  Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. Currently we are unable to do any out-of-state adoptions. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption.  If you are interested in potentially adopting please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. Your application will be reviewed and you will be placed on a waiting list for the dog(s). If your name comes up on the waiting list(s) we will contact you. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/shelter-dogs/ Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to Adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/. March 19, 2026, 7:49 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Gabyz's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabyz

Pug Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Cardiff, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Here’s a polished bilingual draft you can post to highlight Gabbies for adoption: ✨ Meet Gabbies! ✨ Gabbies is a small, pretty dog who was rescued off the streets. She’s in good shape, healthy, and ready for a loving home. She deserves the chance to know what it feels like to be safe, cared for, and cherished. Could you be the one to give her that forever family? Message us today to meet Gabbies and change her life! Staying our dog sanctuary/hospital in Tijuana He is up to date on all vaccines and microchipped He is our 45,000 square foot dog sanctuary/on site hospital that helps 1,500 dogs yearly. Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption. If you are interested in potentially adopting, please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/helter-dogs/ Text only 702-637-0895 -no phone calls e-mail info@bajadogrescue.org Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/. 702-637-0895 adam@bajadogrescue.orgWe do not have a central location to see our dogs.  Meeting any dog is by appointment ONLY currently. Appointments can be set up to meet any dog in San Diego. Currently we are unable to do any out-of-state adoptions. If you are interested in a particular dog please FILL OUT an Adoption Application at our website @ http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt and we can schedule you for an appointment to meet with a particular dog if it is available. We do require an application if you are interested in adoption.  If you are interested in potentially adopting please fill out an application at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/adopt. Your application will be reviewed and you will be placed on a waiting list for the dog(s). If your name comes up on the waiting list(s) we will contact you. You can see the dogs we have available for adoption on our website at http://bajadogrescue.org/shelter-dogs/ Please check out our FAQ's page at http://bajadogrescue.org/faqs/. Questions? Check out our Ready to Adopt page at http://bajadogrescue.org/ready-to-adopt/. April 26, 2026, 12:11 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Ela's adoption status with email updates.
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Ela

Pug Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Ela! Rescued with her buddy Gem, Ela is a loving and sweet dog who radiates pure love. She is quiet, friendly, and so eager to have a family to call her own!Ela has completed our full medical protocol, including:• Full vaccinations• Deworming• Microchip with lifetime registration• Neuter surgery• Bloodwork (CBC, chemistry panel, 4DX test)• Flea/tick/heartworm prevention (NexGard Spectra)Apply to adopt: https://wetnosesrescue.org/
We'll also keep you updated on Gem's adoption status with email updates.
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Gem

Pug Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Gem! Rescued as a stray, Gem is the sweetest girl they could be! She wiggles her whole body with joy and is so ready to bring love into a home.Gem is spayed, vaccinated, and has complete bloodwork done.
We'll also keep you updated on Thai's adoption status with email updates.
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Thai

Pug Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, Puppy
Carlsbad, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Exciting News: This adorable pup can be at an adoption event NEAR YOU! First check our website to make sure the pup is still available for adoption: https://AmazingDogsRescue.org/dogs/ Check this page for information how to meet the pup: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/meet_adopt_rescue_dog/ Or call or text 888.508.8943 (Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM). Our medical team does everything they can to ensure the health of our dogs before they are placed up for adoption, which includes (but is not limited to): - Vaccinations against Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus and Parainfluenza (all dogs have at least 2 of these vaccines, puppies at least 3) - Vaccination against Bordetella and Leptospirosis - Vaccination against Rabies (dogs 5+ months) - Test (Idexx Snap 4Dx) for Heartworm, Lyme's disease, Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis (for adult dogs) - Recent full panel blood test (value $150+) for all adult dogs - Micro-chip with life long free registration - Deworming (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms) - Treatment with Bravecto against fleas and ticks Of course, ALL our dogs are spayed or neutered before going to their new home. We even cut their nails for you ... Check this page for information how to meet the pup: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/meet_adopt_rescue_dog/ We organize adoption events throughout the states of CA, NV and AZ. Check our website for more information: https://AmazingDogsRescue.org/events/ Here you can check if the pup is still looking for a home: https://AmazingDogsRescue.org/dogs/ Call or text 888.508.8943 (Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM) if you have any questions.

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Pug shelters & rescues in Encinitas, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Pug puppies in Encinitas, California. Browse these Pug rescues and shelters below.

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2.4 miles

Baja Dog Rescue

Cardiff, CA 92007

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

4.7 miles

Wet Noses Rescue

San Diego, CA 92067

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

7.1 miles

Amazing Dogs

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

9 miles

San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus (Dogs)

2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

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

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Rescue

9 miles

SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time)

3784 Mission Ave Ste 148-356, Oceanside, CA 92058

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

10.7 miles

AdoptableJax - San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA 92025

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

11.7 miles

ALMA Rescue 501c3

1845 Downs Street, Oceanside, CA 92054

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

13.8 miles

TLC K9 Rescue

Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

14.3 miles

Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

El Cajon, CA 92122

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Rescue

18.3 miles

Second Chance Dog Rescue

4284 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109

Pet Types: dogs

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