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Puppies and dogs in Santa Clara, California

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Santa Clara, California. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Charlie

Maltipoo

Male, Puppy
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
He was found by my sister May 29, she can’t keep him because she already has one and lives in a apartment. I can’t keep him because I already have one and he is a older dog.

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Zeke

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Zeke is a 3 year old German shepherd he is extremely active and would have to go to a home where you have a backyard he loves people and always likes to be around people, his favorite games are fetch and tug of war and enjoys going on long walks, he’s a very loving and caring boy he just needs to be giving a chance there’s nothing wrong with him I am having some medical issues and am unable to take care of him anymore, the transition will be very hard on him and I just want him to go to a good home where he will be loved and taken care of, I also would want to give his kennel to you he’s been kennel trained in this kennel and feels more safe and can calm down easier in it

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Mooncake

Husky Silky Terrier

Male, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
He was found as a stray, and my friend wanted to adopt him. She later left him at my house and promised she would come back for him, then never came back. From what we could find out, Mooncake was neglected and abandoned by his previous owner. We had no record of his medical history when we took him in. We neutered and vaccinated him about two months ago. He has quite a bit of energy and loves belly rubs. He likes chewing on toys and playing fetch. He is an escape artist who can somehow open locked doors. He's very loveable, but also a bit mischievous. He usually doesn't like to sleep alone. He likes to scratch at someone's door until they let him in to sleep in their room. He sometimes sneakily sleeps on the be IMPORTANT: He has one bite on record. He typically has a friendly and playful temperament, but he once bit me on the scalp while I was trying to separate him from my sister's dog. The bite was not very deep, and I did not need stitches or any medical treatment.

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Ace

Husky Corgi

Male, Young
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ace is a medium dog. He was born on 05/17/2023. He is a mix of German Shepherd, Husky, and Corgi. He is smart, happy, cheerful, and energetic.

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Ferdinand

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ferdinand is a rescue who was surrendered due to a medical issue (cherry eye) that was repaired by the shelter. He has lived with me for 3 years as a very loyal companion. However, life challenges are preventing me from giving him the attention and care that he needs and this is leading to the development of behavioral issues that I am not able to address. The good: Ferdinand is very food motivated, which makes it very easy to teach him new commands and to practice obedience training. He also is very chill and is happy to spend most of his day sleeping in various places around the house. In the evenings, he loves cuddling up next to me on the couch or on his heated mat. The challenges: Ferdinand is becoming more and more reactive to strangers in the home. He had a bite incident, but luckily no legal action was taken. He is crate-trained and is happy to wear a muzzle in public. The behavior could be extinguished with further training that I am unable to provide.

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Vaquita

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Vaquita is around 6 months old. She has a lot of energy and loves to play. She’s a very friendly dog. She rarely barks or growls unless she needs to be fed or if she’s being playful. She knows the words sit and potty when she is taken outside. Vaquita needs a lot of love and attention and a home where she can get enough exercise because she is an active dog. I can provide her large crate and toys upon adoption.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Santa Clara, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Santa Clara, California. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Every Pet's Dream

2010 El Camino Real #143, (We do not have dogs at this address!), Santa Clara, CA 95050

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Westie, Rescue and Placement of Northern California

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Pet Types: dogs

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Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Nike Animal Rescue Foundation

San Jose, CA 95159

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Kuma & The Clouds Rescue

Santa Clara, CA 95051

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Tailchaser Rescue

San Jose, CA 95112

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

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Jake's Wish Dog Rescue

San Jose, CA 95155

Pet Types: dogs

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Cal State Dog Rescue (N CA)

PO Box 111103, Campbell, CA 95011

Pet Types: dogs

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Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary

P.O. Box, San Jose, CA 95157

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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St. Francis Animal Protection Society

P.O. Box 506, Campbell, CA 95009

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
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Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
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Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
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