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German Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs in San Mateo, California

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Bebe

German Shepherd Dog Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Burlingame, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
FOSTER CARE! Hello, my name is Bebe and I'm a 4 year old, spayed, smooth German Shepherd/Pitbull mix that currently weighs about 54 lbs. I'm an affectionate girl that starts off on the timid side. Once I'm comfortable, I enjoy belly rubs and daily walks! I'm hoping for a quiet home that understands that I am a wonderful, but sensitive lady who will need time to adjust into a new setting. Once I'm settled, I'm the epitome of good etiquette. I am calm and demure, most of the time. I've been known to be a fence climber when I want to be with my people. I love the game of chase! Especially with small critters like birds and squirrels so I prefer to be the only pet in the household. My foster family says I'm crate trained (I sleep there at night) and I've had minimal accidents in the house. I'm also a pro at sitting for treats! For more information, just ask Customer Service about Bebe! ID# A946402   Since I’m not at the adoption center, you can make arrangements to meet me by following these instructions: Please submit your fully completed Adoption Profile Form to behavior@phs-spca.org and a staff member will call you to conduct a phone interview before making an appointment to meet me in person. You must be 18 or older to submit a profile. When you email your adoption profile, please include a few sentences about why you're interested in adopting me specifically and why you think I'd be a good fit for your family! Please also tell us a little bit about your dog experience, if any. We look forward to hearing from you!  Application: https://phs-spca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AdoptionProfiles_dog2023_fillin.pdf *The application may not work on mobile devices and iPads. Please call (650) 340-7022 for assistance. .   Unless otherwise indicated, adoptable animals are located at our Lantos Center for Compassion at 1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010.  You may call us at 650-340-7022 to schedule an appointment, or just drop by. Drop-In hours for Same Day Adoptions are 11 am – 5 pm, 7 days a week (closed major holidays). We do our best to update our listings regularly, but we can’t guarantee every animal you see is still available. It’s also typical for us to have animals who haven’t had their photos taken yet, so you are welcome to visit our adoption center and have a look around! To check on an animal's adoption status, please call 650-340-7022 during normal business hours to speak with an adoption counselor. Emails will be returned as soon as possible, but please allow up to 48 hours during busy adoption periods like weekends.February 13, 2025, 3:22 pm
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Hershey

German Shepherd Dog Rottweiler

Female, Young
Burlingame, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Well, hello! My name is Hershey and I'm a spayed, 9-month-old, German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix who currently weighs around 55 lbs. but will most likely be around 74 to 80lbs. as an adult. I'm an energetic and effervescent girl that LOVES to play in the water! I would be the perfect companion to beach goers, river rafters or sprinkler hoppers! I can be a little uncertain on how to make doggy friends so I'm hoping to continue working on my social skills and impulse control with an active, loving family. I can't wait to meet everyone in the household including any resident dogs before I head home. Just ask Customer Service about Hershey! ID# A955664 I recently spent time with a volunteer! Here's how I did: I took Hershey out for the first time today. She was really eager to get out. Luckily the yard was available because this girl LOVES to fetch and LOVES the water! She ran happily in the yard chasing balls and splashing around. She knows drop so it’s easy to trade balls and keep her running. I also took her for a walk. She needs some work on leash manners but did not pull really hard - probably due to running zoomies before! She is affectionate.Unless otherwise indicated, adoptable animals are located at our Lantos Center for Compassion at 1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010.  You may call us at 650-340-7022 to schedule an appointment, or just drop by. Drop-In hours for Same Day Adoptions are 11 am – 5 pm, 7 days a week (closed major holidays). We do our best to update our listings regularly, but we can’t guarantee every animal you see is still available. It’s also typical for us to have animals who haven’t had their photos taken yet, so you are welcome to visit our adoption center and have a look around! To check on an animal's adoption status, please call 650-340-7022 during normal business hours to speak with an adoption counselor. Emails will be returned as soon as possible, but please allow up to 48 hours during busy adoption periods like weekends.March 14, 2025, 10:42 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Burlingame, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi there! My name is Luna and I'm a spayed, 1-year-old, German Shepherd mix that currently weighs about 45lbs. My friends here at PHS say I'm a ball of energy (I jump for joy when I'm excited!) but sometimes I'm unsure about trying new things. I'm hoping for a new family that has experience helping playful girls like me broaden their horizons. Since I'm still working on my manners and impulse control, I'd like to meet any resident dogs before I officially join the family to make sure we'll be a good match. I hope to be the classiest lady so training is a must! I promise to be the sweetest girl you will ever meet! For more information, just ask Customer Service about Luna ID# A956194.   Unless otherwise indicated, adoptable animals are located at our Lantos Center for Compassion at 1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010.  You may call us at 650-340-7022 to schedule an appointment, or just drop by. Drop-In hours for Same Day Adoptions are 11 am – 5 pm, 7 days a week (closed major holidays). We do our best to update our listings regularly, but we can’t guarantee every animal you see is still available. It’s also typical for us to have animals who haven’t had their photos taken yet, so you are welcome to visit our adoption center and have a look around! To check on an animal's adoption status, please call 650-340-7022 during normal business hours to speak with an adoption counselor. Emails will be returned as soon as possible, but please allow up to 48 hours during busy adoption periods like weekends.March 7, 2025, 8:45 pm
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Lady

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Redwood City, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lady is a loving dog with one of the best smiles you’ll ever see! Due to pain in her elbow, Lady only does 10- to 15-minute walks twice a day, but that doesn’t dampen her spirit! While she enjoys her short walks, she really loves playing games in the house, and will happily play hide-and-seek with her favorite toys. Lady will do great in any kind of household, as long as there are no other pets. She is very affectionate with the people and interacts great with children. She also makes the perfect office or couch buddy, as she settles down well and is fully potty trained. She loves to hang out with her people, leaning in for pets and lying next to you while you work or relax. This lovely girl came to the shelter just before Thanksgiving2023, when her family was no longer able to take care of her. Since then, she has been patiently waiting for her new family. We think Lady is just the sweetest dog, and we know you will too! Fine Print Lady is best in a household with no other pets. She is great with children!
We'll also keep you updated on Kanja's adoption status with email updates.
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Kanja

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Woodside, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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Brando

German Shepherd Dog Mutt

Male, Young
Pacifica, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My wife & I found this sweet male German Shepherd mix puppy in Stockton, Ca at a gas station searching for help while visiting my wife's ill Father. He had no collar. We called the local dog pound, no one reported him lost. We tried to drop him of to a shelter & they are at capacity. We got him scanned for a chip & he did not have one. So we fostered him 2 months ago. He is currently at my mothers but she is elder & unable to walk him. He has backyard access but is too active for her. We would have took him to our home in SF but we have 5 pets & 2 kids in our home already. We will just request a donation to an SPCA or an animal rescue. We just recently got him neutered, chipped, & he has all his shots. We paid $250 for this. We really do not want the money, we just want to find him a good & safe permanent home and owners to keep up with him because he is very active. Fee is negotiable, we just reassurance he will not be harmed.

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Fan-Fan

Belgian Malinois Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
San Mateo, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Fan-Fan, spayed female, 3-yo, 44-lbs If you would like to give Fan-Fan a forever home, please contact abetterchancerescue@gmail.com OR log onto abetterchancerescue.org to fill out online application About Fan-Fan: Fan is a sweet, stable, and well-adjusted young girl. She is very obedient and being around people comfortably. She is good with dogs and behaves very well when meeting other dogs outdoors; Fan would share her toy and food without getting into fight. She is easy-going by nature; friendly with strangers, kids, other dogs, and cats. She is house & crate trained; a good rider in the car; no barking or chewing behaviors. Fan can fit into any type of family quickly; she will make a great companion pet at home; and a good walking or hiking partner! Fan-Fan’s rescue story: Fan and her two siblings were strays found at a bus parking lot since very young age. The parking lot owner said someone abandoned them when they were around 2-m-o. The parking lot owner just provide food to them but has no intention to keep them for his own; so he contacted us to help finding home for them. Fan went through a complete physical, unfortunately was found with heartworm. After months of thorough treatments, she is fully recovered and has received a clean bill of health. Please watch Fan-Fan’s YouTube videos below: http://youtu.be/dq7ermGPx58 Temperaments: - SOCIALIZATION - Social inclination: Submissive People/Children-friendly: Yes Gets along with cats: Yes Gets along with outside dogs: Yes - ANXIETY - Skittish: No Fear of men: No Barks when unattended: No Chews things up when unattended: No - AGGRESSION - Biting incidents: No Food aggression with dogs: No Food aggression with humans: No - DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES - Energy level: Moderate House trained: Yes Leash-trained: Yes Crate-trained: Yes Commands learned: Sit, hand Adapts in new environments? Four days Dog gets to go out with foster family in a day: 3-times a day Good in car: Yes

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in San Mateo, California

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

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Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010

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

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Rescue

8.3 miles

Pets In Need - Redwood City Chapter

871 5th Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Shelter

13.6 miles

Pets In Need, Palo Alto (For the City of Palo Alto)

3281 E. Bayshore Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

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

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Rescue

13.6 miles

Silicon Valley Animal Rescue

Palo Alto, CA 94303

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

14.1 miles

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA 94501

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

14.1 miles

Golden State German Shepherd Rescue

Golden State German Shepherd Rescue, Post Office Box 2956, Alameda, CA 94501

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

14.2 miles

Reunion Rescue West

San Francisco, CA 94132

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

14.7 miles

ShepHeroes

Palo Alto, CA 94306

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

15 miles

Hayward Animal Shelter

16 Barnes Ct, Hayward, CA 94544

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Shelter

15.5 miles

San Francisco Animal Care & Control

1419 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

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

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