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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in Bakersfield, California

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These German Shepherd Dogs are available in Bakersfield, California.
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A157777

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 mos
Bakersfield, CA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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MAIZIE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 mos
Bakersfield, CA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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MOLLY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 mos
Bakersfield, CA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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A157996

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 mos
Bakersfield, CA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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A158199

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 10 mos
Bakersfield, CA
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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A158375

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 mos
Bakersfield, CA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Grant

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Bodfish, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Grant came to us on March 29th, 2024 from Kern County Animal Services. This 2 year old Shepherd Mix is so much fun. Oh hi, I'm Grant. I can be a smidge leary of new people, but I can warm up to you fairly quickly. And treats help with that, just so you know. I'm just a big goofy shepherd! I love being outside and sunbathing and playing around a bit with a ball. I don't like to play fetch really, I mostly just like to play with it by myself. On occasion, I like to frolic around with the other pups, but it's typically short bursts of that, and then I go do my own thing. Sometimes I don't like going back inside, but the humans make me and I just go in and nap. I've been working on the sit and down commands along with some leashwork and it's going pretty good. I've tried place training and I quite enjoy laying on beds, so I haven't really grasped that it's actually training and not just napping. So, if you have an extra napping spot or maybe a spot in the sun, I'd love to be in it!
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Opal

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Tehachapi, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sex: Female Breed: German Shepherd xEstimated Date of Birth : 08/29/2021Another momma in need. We love these momma dogs. They are strong, they are survivors and their nurturing tendencies transition into their adoptive homes. They tend to bond quickly and become the protectors their family needs. They’re loyal and kind and because they’ve cared for other living souls they care deeply for their families. They have some of the biggest hearts and Opal is everything we love about a momma dog in need. This sweet girl was picked up as a stray with two tiny puppies. Puppies so tiny their eyes weren’t even open yet. We have to wonder if there had been others in the litter that didn’t survive. But Opal protected her remaining babies with her life. She needed to get them somewhere safe and lucky for her she was picked up by animal control and taken to our city shelter. Those two remaining babies probably wouldn’t have survived life on the streets. Opal and her babies were then picked up by our rescue and have thrived at our rescue ranch. Opal was an amazing and protective mother and her babies have grown into healthy and vibrant puppies now ready for adoption. With her mothering duties complete it’s time we focus on what Opal needs most…a home. She’s given of herself and she deserves to have someone give to her. Someone who will value everything she’s sacrificed and give her the family she’s never had. If you love the sweet moms as much as we do please consider giving Opal the family that she’s always dreamed of. Give Opal her home. If you are interested in adopting a Marley's Mutts please fill out an application at http://marleysmutts.org/adoptionprocess/
We'll also keep you updated on Jacob's adoption status with email updates.
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Jacob

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Tehachapi, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sex: MaleBreed: German Shepherd xEstimated Date of Birth : 09/17/2023Soft, sweet and loves everyone he meets this is Jacob! He has the softest energy, an easy going nature and is just a touch shy. All living things are his friends. Jacob is great with the dogs, cats and donkeys in his foster home. He is fine with little dogs and dominant dogs. He currently lives with an active, dominant, social female pitbull and they get along great. He also lives with a large dominant, playful, pushy dog and he is good with his interactions as well.  He loves to hang with the dogs and follows them around the yard.  He is a submissive/soft dog, but has been social in all interactions. He is very playful with other dogs and loves a good game of chase. We’d love to see him with another fun and playful dog to pal around with in his future adoptive home. He has been very good with his kitty friends. Curious and likes to see if he can get the cats to play but he corrects extremely easily.  He has respect for the donkeys and just leaves them alone. Smart boy! Jacob was pulled from the shelter on his last few days. With so much shelter overcrowding even good dogs don’t get much of a chance to be seen or adopted. We’ll never know why his former family didn’t claim him but Jacob has never looked back and instead focused on the future he is so blessed to have. A future made possible because a foster family said yes! And he’s getting lots of time and training to made him the perfect family member! Jacob is both crate and housetrained. Because he is young and still learning he’s crated any time he can not be directly supervised. He is loving his crate more and more and initiates going into the crate when it’s bedtime. He might whine a bit, but corrects easily. Jacob does not appear to have had any obedience training, but is catching onto everything very quickly.  He loves people, but is a shy guy; however, he is overcoming his shyness the more socialization he gets. He follows the humans around the house and just wants to be with them. Such a soft, gentle loving little guy.  He is not protective over food or bones and allows sharing with dogs.  He walks ok on leash but needs more practice and he does not jump on people.  We would love to see Jacob with a family that loves working and has patience with shy dogs who are very soft and submissive. Given his gentle/soft nature, we don’t see him with kids at this point – but he has no issues with kids – they are just likely to be overwhelming.  Jacob needs another playful/young dog he can romp with and to give him confidence. Jacob is not an escape artist and can be left outside, but his area needs to be puppy-proofed.  He is pretty low energy and is capable of laying around for long hours while you work. Jacob has been good off leash for hikes and he will follow the dogs some, but really wants to be with his humans. Jake was lucky to make it out of the shelter which is sad because he has so much love to give and is really an easy dog to work with. He learns quickly and wants to be with his humans, but is also a lovely companion for dogs of all types! If you are interested in adopting a Marley's Mutts please fill out an application at http://marleysmutts.org/adoptionprocess/
We'll also keep you updated on Gidget's adoption status with email updates.
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Gidget

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Tehachapi, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sex: FemaleBreed: German ShepherdEstimated Date of Birth : 09/04/2023Her soulful eyes are what pulled us in. Eyes begging to be noticed. Eyes that pleaded for her chance. Such a sweet, gentle, unsure little girl how could we say no? Gidget is thankful every day that we said yes instead of just walking away. She needed the chance we gave her and is now showing us what an incredible and sensitive soul she is. Those soulful eyes that pulled us in are exactly who Gidget is. A gentle and unassuming presence simply wanting the home she’s never had. We know we can find that for her and with your help this sweet girl is going to have the most amazing future! In the shelter Gidgets sad eyes were getting lost in the sea of sad eyes that fill up our public shelters. So many of these dogs never make it out. Shepherds, pitties, huskys, breeds that are overbred and make up a massive percentage of the dogs currently in the shelters care. Gidget sat for a month. Her family never came and no one was interested in adopting her. A month with absolutely no hope and she was placed on the shelters euthanasia list. Those sad and soulful eyes became even sadder. A fosters yes gave Gidget the chance she so desperately needed. That yes literally saved her life. Gidget has never looked back! Very petite for a shepherd Gidget is extremely affectionate with humans. Foster care is building her confidence and we are now seeing the dog she was always meant to be. Gidget has a very gentle play style and needs the appropriate introductions when meeting new dogs. She can be nervous with initial meetups but with time becomes more comfortable and confident with new canine friends. She’s crate trained and doing well with her leash walking skills. Gidget would love to find a forever home where she can continue to grow and build her confidence to be the well rounded girl we know she can become. Interested? Just fill out the application and come meet Gidget today! If you are interested in adopting a Marley's Mutts please fill out an application at http://marleysmutts.org/adoptionprocess/
We'll also keep you updated on Reina's adoption status with email updates.
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Reina

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 mos
Tehachapi, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sex: FemaleBreed: German ShepherdEstimated Date of Birth : 04/24/2024What happens when shy shutdown dogs are given a chance? We can promise you’re going to see a whole new dog! This was Reina’s story. From terrified and alone she’s now the life of the party. This sweet young girl just needed the right environment and time to decompress. Shepherds are often very sensitive dogs and in a shelter setting they can be completely overwhelmed. Overwhelmed means you see negative behaviors and not the dogs true personality. Reina just needed her chance and now that she’s got it what an amazing and spunky girl she is! Almost 2 months, that’s how long Reina sat terrified in her shelter kennel. The noses, smells and activity never letting up. She could feel the desperation of the other dogs and as she felt that growing tension her own desperation grew. Shy dogs don’t do well in a shelter setting and with her breed she stood little chance of making it out alive. With no owners and no adoption interest she’s was euthanasia listed. She’d hit the limit of a sad life devoid of anything good. She desperately needed that good and with the last minute yes from an amazing foster family she finally got the good she’d been waiting for. Change for Reina didn’t happen immediately. She still didn’t trust even in the new environment. She needed time to decompress and she needed time to feel safe. Once she did we saw a brand new dog! Reina loves other dogs. They really help her come out of her shell. She has a rough and rowdy play style that is loads of fun. Shes gaining more and more confidence daily and we know in the right home she’s going to be a ridiculously amazing adult dog. Reina’s future home should be committed to continued confidence building and include at least one other fun loving dog she can pal around with. She’s crate trained and her leash walking skills improve daily. With this 2nd chance Reina’s future is now incredibly bright. Want to be part of that future? Apply today! If you are interested in adopting a Marley's Mutts please fill out an application at http://marleysmutts.org/adoptionprocess/
We'll also keep you updated on Radio's adoption status with email updates.
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Radio

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Tehachapi, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sex: MaleBreed: German Shepherd Estimated Date of Birth : 09/17/2022The mild mannered secret goofball type? Yup that’s our Radio! This boy comes off a little shy but he’s absolutely hiding that goofball side. Bring in a fun canine friend and you’re going to see a whole new Radio! He’s silly and fun and those antics are going down! We love his true self that he tucks away until he’s comfortable and we know once he’s adopted and settled his real personality is going to shine! Until then we’ll continue building up his confidence and help him be the dog we know he can be. Shy dogs don’t fare well in a shelter environment and Radio was doomed the minute he walked through those shelter doors. With so many instantly happy go lucky dogs vying for potential adopters Radios initial shyness held him back. He sat unwanted and unnoticed for almost 2 months. Dogs who linger too long in a shelter all meet the same fate…euthanasia. We couldn’t let that happen and knew we could give Radio the chance and the time he needed. Radio has joined us at our rescue ranch and we can’t wait to find this sweet boy his forever home. Radio is eager to please his humans and needed the extra time rescue can give him to find his perfect family. We’d love to see him in a home with another fun and playful dog to help pull him out of his shell. He walks great on leash and is starting to pickup the basic obedience skills ranch staff are working into his daily routine. If you’re looking for a great dog who needs a little extra time to shine consider giving Radio the chance he’s been waiting for! If you are interested in adopting a Marley's Mutts please fill out an application at http://marleysmutts.org/adoptionprocess/

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A158552

Belgian Malinois

Female, 3 yrs
Bakersfield, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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A158668

Belgian Malinois

Male, 2 mos
Bakersfield, CA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Nina

Belgian Malinois

Female, Young
Bakersfield, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Age: 2 years as of 21st of August. Trained: basic commands and some tricks, good recall, heels well on walks. Vaccines: up to date Health: excellent Cats: did well with ours (cannot speak for cats she is unfamiliar with). Dogs: anxious at first but warms up quickly. Unknown people: anxious at first but warms up quickly. Children: doesnt like boisterous toddlers, but fine with preteens and older. (this is common in dogs especially breeds prone to anxiety like shepherds. This is caused by the spontaneity of children and them smelling different than adults). Ideal Home: has time for her physical and emotional needs, preferably experienced with extreme breeds and shepherds. A home that is spacious with high enough property barriers (has never tried to escape but not worth risking with her ability to jump high). Other playful dogs would be ideal given her need for companionship. Note: all her belongings will be given with her free of charge, feel free to come meet her!

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City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (CBACC)

201 South Mt Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307

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Bakersfield SPCA

3000 Gibson Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308

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11.5 miles

Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

3951 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

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

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11.5 miles

Lucky's Crew Animal Rescue

Bakersfield, CA 93308

Pet Types: dogs

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32.2 miles

Strength of Shadow Dog Rescue

PO Box 97, Bodfish, CA 93205

Pet Types: dogs

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32.4 miles

Save Tehachapi's Orphaned Pets (STOP)

785 Tucker Road, Suite G-460, Tehachapi, CA 93561

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32.4 miles

Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue

1121 W Valley Boulevard, Suite i #140, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Pet Types: dogs, farm animals

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32.4 miles

Gentle Giants Guardian Rescue

Tehachapi, CA 93561

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36.5 miles

One Dane at a Time, Inc.

P.O. Box 974, Tehachapi, CA 93581

Pet Types: dogs

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38.3 miles

Shelter on the Hill, A Humane Society

879 Lebec Road, P O Box 275, Frazier Park, CA 93225

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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