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Australian Shepherd puppies and dogs in San Mateo, California

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Emma

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
San Mateo, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Five year old, medium sized, purebred Australian Shepard(with tail) seeking new home with yard. Cheerful, energetic, loves to fetch ball, sweet, loving, cuddly. She is fine with other medium to large dogs. Due to predatory response with our small whiney miniature dog we think she is best to live without other small dogs.

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Emma

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
San Mateo, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Five year old, medium sized, purebred Australian Shepard(with tail) seeking new home with yard. Cheerful, energetic, loves to fetch ball, sweet, loving, cuddly. She is fine with other medium to large dogs. Due to predatory response with our small whiney miniature dog we think she is best to live without other small dogs.
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Olive

Australian Shepherd

Female, Senior
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Olive is an 11 year spayed female Australian Shepherd. She has lived with my parents since she was a puppy. She is very loving, follows basic obedience commands, walks well on leash, is house trained and is not destructive. She is a Velcro Aussie and is very content to spend time with her humans. She loves to be hugged and regularly leans in for physical contact. Due to my parents’ declining health, they are no longer able to take care of her. We have tried to integrate her into our household with 2 other dogs. It is very clear that she prefers to be an only dog.
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Finn

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.Adoption Fee: $700 Looking for a Sidekick to Keep Up With You? Meet Finn!   If your dream dog is smart, athletic, goofy, and loyal to the core — congratulations, you just found him! Finn is a 2 year old Mini Australian Shepherd (with a full-sized heart!) who weighs in at a perfect 35 pounds. He’s on the hunt for an active, outdoorsy, and dog-savvy home where he can put all his brains and energy to good use.   Finn’s days are filled with adventure — whether it’s trotting alongside you on the trails, playing epic games of backyard tag (figure eights are his specialty), or showing off his impressive list of tricks. He’s incredibly intelligent and loves learning, especially when treats are involved. Sit, roll over, weave through your legs? He’s got it down. With the right guidance, Finn could easily be your future agility dog, hiking buddy, or even the star of your neighborhood's next dog show. He doesn’t just want a job; he needs a job to feel happy and fulfilled.   Finn is wonderful with other dogs he knows and is happy to share his home and heart with doggy friends. Like many young herding breeds, he’s energetic and full of enthusiasm — sometimes too much for a simple stroll around the block! On leash, he can be reactive to dogs and people passing by, barking and pulling with excitement. However, he’s been working hard on his manners and will thrive with a confident, experienced person who can continue to lead him with calm guidance. If you love a good training challenge and believe in bringing out the best in your dog, Finn is ready to meet you halfway (especially if you have treats).   At home, Finn is a total sweetheart. He’s house-trained, respectful of your belongings, and happiest when he’s close to his people — sleeping at your feet, supervising your activities, or doing a quick zoomie in the yard just to celebrate life. He would love a fenced yard to burn off some energy daily and a human who shares his love of movement, learning, and fun.   Finn is not a dog for a first-time owner, but for the right person — someone who knows that a brilliant, active dog needs more than a couple of walks a day — he’s an absolute gem. If you're ready for a loyal sidekick who’ll make you laugh, keep you moving, and reward your efforts with endless love and devotion, Finn is ready to be your next great adventure.April 26, 2025, 7:00 am
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Sage

Australian Shepherd

Female, 2 yrs
Castro Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Australian Shepherd Mix Age: 2 yr old Female, Spayed 32 lbs Adoption Fee: $125 (includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations) We pulled Sage from the Stockton Shelter over a year and a half ago. She was just 3 months old and had been hit by a car. Both hips were in very bad shape. The side that took the impact was not salvageable (and the decision was to amputate that leg). The other side wasn't much better, but our vet thought that because she was young, the hip may "heal" enough on its own to be usable - and it appears that it did - because she definitely uses that leg like nothing ever happened. One of the families that nursed her back to health decided that they wanted to adopt her. Unfortunately, we probably "dropped the ball" on her adoption. We were so thrilled to find a home for a disabled dog, that we didn't focus enough on her breed - a working/herding Australian Shepherd (no matter how many legs she has). In hindsight, the family that adopted her wasn't the best fit for her needs, and they rightfully returned her. Sage needs LOTS of exercise. In an urban setting this means brisk walks/runs, frequent visits to a large space dog park. She is also very smart and needs mentally stimulating activities. This breed doesn't do well with routine long periods of confinement (like a crate or small room). She would do well with other dogs similar to her breed who can set a good example for her. She has spent a couple days at the adoption center with lots of other dogs showing her how to be friendly with visitors to the dog area. She did well. On days that we didn't have a lot of dogs there, she was more weary of strangers that came into the adoption center - she could use some more socialization. Ideally, we would love to find her a rural setting, where she had lots of outdoor space and with other herding breed dogs, but unfortunately, that would probably too much to ask for. Please note that we don’t adopt any of our dogs out to homes with children under the age of 13. For more information about Sage, contact: nobodysperfektdogs@gmail.com
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A194984

Australian Shepherd

Male, 8 mos
Fremont, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
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Lorelai URGENT!!

Australian Shepherd

Female, Young
La Honda, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This is a courtesy posting.  LORELAI is desperately in need of rescue from the Kern Co Shelter (Bakersfield, CA).  She needs a foster or foster to adopt home as she has a leg lameness that needs treating.  If you are in the S.F. Bay Area and could foster her reach out to us ASAP! LORELAI has been a very good girl at the shelter.  She found a foster home thru the shelter, but now that her leg needs attention that the shelter can't provide, she needs to find rescue.  Here's what her foster home had to say about her: Lorelai(A1216965) is looking for her furever home! She is a 45 pound shepherd mix and she has been spayed by the shelter!  She is great on walks, very friendly and will greet everyone she meets.  She has been good with other dogs, babies and children.  She is curious and likes to explore.  She is also good in the car and will hop in and out all by herself.  She has a little bit of training.  She can sit, ring a bell when she needs to go out, understands "no" and when you tell her to "go sleep" she will go to her bed.  She's a sweet and special girlapplication, home visit, adoption feeJune 9, 2025, 5:31 pm

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Australian Shepherd shelters & rescues in San Mateo, California

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

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Shelter

19.8 miles

Tri-City Animal Shelter

1950 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

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

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Rescue

26.5 miles

Milo Foundation

220 S Garrard Blvd, Pt. Richmond, CA 94801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

20.1 miles

WKODIT

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

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

33.8 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

14.7 miles

Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue)

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Shelter

42.8 miles

Santa Cruz SPCA

2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

31.3 miles

Ozzies Pound Puppies

Concord, CA 94518

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

17.3 miles

Nobody's Perfekt Dogs

3810 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94546

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

42.8 miles

Four Paws to Love

P.O. Box 7865, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

45.4 miles

Ruff Day Rescue

14850 HWY 4, STE A # 218, Discovery Bay, CA 94505

Pet Types: dogs

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