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Sonny

Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Carlsbad, 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 special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Sonny! He is such a handsome boy. Sonny is a two-year, eight-month-old Aussie Shepherd. He is a handsome boy who loves some belly rubs and gives you a paw when he hasn’t been done getting a pet (see picture)! Unfortunately, he’s not great around children or smaller dogs. He has exhibited dominance and aggression, making him a less-than-perfect candidate for our household with an eight-year-old daughter and other kids around. His resource-guarding behavior is the reason he is listed as having special needs. He needs a home where he can be the only dog in an adult household. Sonny needs to be adopted by an experienced dog owner who would be able to identify any signs of potential aggression and take him to training to get rid of that aggression. CHARACTERISTICS Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Smart, Independent, Loves kisses With a heavy heart, we’ve decided it would be best if he were to find an environment that gives him a better chance at success and happiness with an experienced dog owner. To meet Sonny, email his foster dad, Joseph, at joseph.e.moser@gmail.com. PLEASE NOTE: This is a Courtesy Listing, and ARRF is not familiar with this dog. Please see the contact information at the end of his bio. Thank you.
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Kelly

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 6 mos
Carlsbad, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Read this pup’s bio on our website: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/dogs/. If the dog is not visible on our website, they are no longer available. You can meet your New Best Friend at an Adoption Event near you! Check our events calendar to see the upcoming event dates: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/events All our rescue doggies come with their health record and have received all necessary medical care, which includes (but is not limited to) all vaccines, de-wormer, anti-flea/tick medication, microchip and of course spay/neuter surgery. Our adoption fee is $500. Only in California, the fee for puppies under a year old is $600. Please consider this not as a price you pay for the doggie, but as a (partially tax-deductible) donation to our charity, so we can continue our work of saving 1000+ doggies per year. Read more about why we charge adoption fees here: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/adopt/ If you have any additional inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via call or text. We are excited to meet you at one of our upcoming adoption events! More info with Cecilia: 408.477.0553 Mo to Su from 8am to 8pm
We'll also keep you updated on Sushi's adoption status with email updates.
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Sushi

Australian Shepherd Husky

Female, 4 mos
Carlsbad, 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
Meet Sushi THIS IS NOT AN ARRF DOG. THIS IS A LISTING FOR ANOTHER RESCUER. CALL OR TEXT SUSHI'S FOSTER, PAM, AT (619) 964-1181 or email Pam.Lawless@gcccd.edu TO MEET SUSHI. Sushi is a beautiful 4-1/2-month-old spayed female Australian Shepherd/Husky mix who was rescued locally. She currently weighs 22 lbs. and will probably be a medium size when fully grown. She has a very sweet temperament, is calm, quiet, and inquisitive. Sushi is a little timid at first but warms up quickly. Sushi just wants a home where she can be loved. She gets along well with other dogs, people, and children and is a curious little girl. She would be great with a family or an individual. She has been spayed, wormed, and is up-to-date with her Distemper/Parvo shots. An adoption application will be requested. If approved, a yard video will be requested, as well. Medical records will be provided to her adopter. Sushi’s rehoming fee is $300. To meet her, email, call, or text her foster, Pam: (619) 964-1181 or Pam.Lawless@gcccd.edu. Sushiu is being fostered in East County.
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Poca

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Carlsbad, 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
Read this pup’s bio on our website: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/dogs/. If the dog is not visible on our website, they are no longer available. You can meet your New Best Friend at an Adoption Event near you! Check our events calendar to see the upcoming event dates: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/events All our rescue doggies come with their health record and have received all necessary medical care, which includes (but is not limited to) all vaccines, de-wormer, anti-flea/tick medication, microchip and of course spay/neuter surgery. Our adoption fee is $500. Only in California, the fee for puppies under a year old is $600. Please consider this not as a price you pay for the doggie, but as a (partially tax-deductible) donation to our charity, so we can continue our work of saving 1000+ doggies per year. Read more about why we charge adoption fees here: https://amazingdogsrescue.org/adopt/ If you have any additional inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via call or text. We are excited to meet you at one of our upcoming adoption events! More info with Cecilia: 408.477.0553 Mo to Su from 8am to 8pm
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Annie

Australian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
Carlsbad, 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
I adopted Annie from a foster home 2 months ago. This decision is incredibly difficult! Annie is a love bug! She sits, gives high fives and lays down. I have also taught her to heel. A harness will make her pull. The only reason I’ve made this decision is when I adopted her they said she was a year old and will not grow anymore. She has gained 6 pounds and 4 inches in height. I had a dog trainer visit, a friend, and they said she’s 6 months and will grow another 10-15 lbs and in length she will grow, but he couldn’t guess the amount. Due to MS I’m not able to have a dog that size. This decision has broken my heart! Please only adopt if she will be an inside dog, you need to enjoy a dog that is a very affectionate companion and can take her for walks or runs. Annie loves her walks. She also loves staying home relaxing. The price includes a new crate, toys, leash, harness and collar. Depending on when she’s adopted food will be included and 3 months of flea and tick meds.

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Axl

Australian Shepherd Akita

Male, Adult
Oceanside, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: Axl was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team on July 6, 2024. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Axl, a lovable boy who adores attention and being pet! He has been a gem for our staff, walking beautifully on outings and displaying a great attitude during medical exams. Since he came in as a stray, we're still discovering his unique personality and preferences. If you'd like to meet this wonderful pup, visit us today, and don't forget to bring a leash and collar - you might just fall in love! Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 82 Age: 2yrs 1mths 1wks
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Kristi

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Cardiff, 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 special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Kristi is a Australian Shepherd Mix. Her estimated date of birth is 8/20/2015 and she weighs 40 lbs. She is up to date on all of her shots and she is fixed. Kristi is OK with people that she knows but is not good with new people. She is better suited for a home that has no cats, no kids or other dogs or small animals.  Kristi does like to vocalize and would be best in a house as she needs a lot of space to run around. Kristi is not good alone and does need someone she can trust to be her side most of the time. Kristi requires a very special diet and does not tolerate prepackaged dog food well. She has some minor skin issues that do require weekly medication.  She has a very high energy level and would require exercise on a daily basis for at least 1 hour otherwise she has the tendency to be destructive to items.  Kristi does have some issues on a a leash and has a small problem with marking in homes.We 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/. August 14, 2024, 12:20 pm
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Carolina

Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
San Diego, 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
Meet Carolina! Carolina has been in her foster home for about a month now, and we have heard she has been such a pleasure to have around! She is a sweet, gentle girl who is happy, easygoing, and even-tempered. Carolina loves going for walks and checking out restaurants, and she also enjoys cuddling and chilling at home. She has made a lot of new friends, both furry and human alike! Though a little shy, Carolina warms up fast and is very trusting. Carolina is still up for adoption! And she is ready to give all of her love to her FURever family!! For adoption or foster applications and to learn more about Carolina and our other adoptable dogs, please visit our website www.DMDR.org
We'll also keep you updated on Lucas's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucas

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
San Diego, 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
Meet Lucas! This beautiful boy is between 1.5 and 2 yrs old, he is 45 lbs. Lucas was found on the streets with no ID tag or microchip. We suspect he got out of his home and got lost. His family couldn't be located despite efforts to find them. He was taken to the Vet for vaccinations, neuter surgery, blood work, and microchipping. He is healthy and happy. Since his rescue, he has been living with his rescuers/fosters. The family has 2 other dogs and Lucas gets along great with them. Lucas is very friendly, full of energy, playful, requires lots of stimulation. Gets along with people of all ages. He LOVES to go out on walks and runs, he is super agile and smart. He is not food aggressive. He loves treats y toys. The foster discovered that he gets his feelings hurt when she mistakenly threw a toy for him to fetch but hit him instead (it was a soft toy), he thought the toy was aimed at him instead. Please be mindful of this. He sleeps in the living room in his bed with blankets. He goes potty outdoors. He does not like crates, he gets stressed out and cries if confined. He "talks" to her foster to let her know when he gets hungry. He is funny! Lucas has to go to a family that is active, as this guy will need a couple of walks/runs per day. Please keep in mind that Aussie Shepherds are active and energetic, love playtime, exhibit an impulse to herd anything. If you are looking for a brainy, active, and trainable partner for work or sport, this is the dog for you.
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Cielo Chula

Australian Shepherd Belgian Malinois

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
El Cajon, 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
Please come to our adoption event to meet them this weekend - please text us for location and times at 619-576-0747. Saturday 03/04;23: PetSmart: Address: 1660 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 Hours: 4 to 6:pm - we may be able to see you earlier - please text us at 619-576-0747. Cielo (sky in spanish) Chula (gorgeous in mexican) is for sure a love bug- she loves other dogs, small, large, young and senior as well as cats - she has been around cats at her foster homes but never in the same couch or area - only across from her sight. She looks stunning beautiful once you see her:) She loves water and she is very outgoing - loves to explore. She is an ideal medium size, has a nice chocolate coat, with white socks and a white glove on her front leg - just so gorgeous:) She has the most beautiful baby blue eyes who looks at you with all her puppy love. She loves to kiss you and loves to go around the other other dogs cleaning their face and giving them kisses - just a doll:) She will be ideal for any family. However, we do prefer her to go to a home where there is another dog - if you do not have 2nd dog, we do have other dogs he gets along with such as famous to be star for Discovery Channel "Grace" She loves to go for walks, she is leash trained; and she is potty trained, which is hard to find on rescued dogs. Also, she is crate trained. Are you ready to give her a forever home? Please text at 619-576-0747 as 1st type of contact or email veronica.aaofus@gmail.com or visit our website at www.aaofus.org and complete our application at the following link: http://aaofus.org/adoption-application.html . If approved, the adoption coordinator will reach out to you to schedule a Meet-and-Greet appointment. No appointments will be made unless we have received an application; therefore, we can match you with the best fit for you. Follow us on Instagram @aaofus where you can see more pics. Please allow 48 hours to process applications and respond back to set up appointments. Unfortunately, responses back to those who do not qualify are not possible due to high volume of applications. Donation Adoption fee includes up-to-date 3 core puppy vaccinations; spaying or neutering, deworming, flea medication, and a complementary health check up by a participating clinic near you. Please consider adopting one (or more!) of these fur babies! Due to high volume of calls; NO PHONE calls are accepted at this time - therefore, please text us or email us. LIVE!! LOVE!!! RESCUE!! ADOPT A HOMELESS PET AND SAVE A LIFE!!!
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Toork (KSAR)

Australian Shepherd Afghan Hound

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Toork!DOB: December 25, 2021 (He's a Christmas baby!)Weight: 65 lbsDisposition: Playful, Inquisitive, FriendlyHistory: Found as a 4 week old puppy trying to survive the streets of Afghanistan alone and taken to KSAR - Kabul Small Animal Rescue to nurse him back to health. Brought to TBL in June 2024 so he can find his people.Best Home: Couple or family who want a handsome big cuddly boy!Amazing Qualities: The most gorgeous boy you'll ever find!If you're interested in meeting this dog, please visit our website to fill out an adoption application: www.thebarkinglot.net/adoptOur dogs are located in San Diego County, CA. We will happily consider out of town applications and can conduct virtual play dates with interested adopters. We have monthly transport to various locations in the Pacific Northwest, individual arrangements would need to be made for other locations across the US and Canada.To initiate the adoption process for this dog, please complete our online application by clicking below. Your adoption coordinator will respod to you via email once they receive your application: www.thebarkinglot.net/adopt

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Adore

Australian Kelpie Feist

Female, Puppy
Carlsbad, 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
Meet your New Best Friend! If you would like to reserve this doggie and have us bring them to the event of your choice for you to meet first, you can do so by paying a non-refundable deposit of $50 to our Venmo or Zelle account (619-918 2142 in the name of Amazing Dogs; pls indicate your telephone number). This deposit will go towards the adoption fee. After receipt of your deposit, we will confirm your reservation and list the doggie on our website as ‘Pending Adoption’. If you decide not to adopt one of our Amazing Dogs, the $50 is considered a compensation for the transportation costs. All our doggies come with their health record and have received all necessary medical care, which includes (but is not limited to) all vaccines, de-wormer, anti-flea/tick medication, microchip and of course spay/neuter surgery. Our adoption fee is $500. Only in California, the fee for babies under a year old is $600. Please consider this not as a price you pay for the doggie, but as a (tax-deductible) donation to our charity, so we can continue our work and take care of the 250+ dogs in our shelter. Read more about why we charge adoption fees here: https://amazingdogs.org/adoption-fees/ If you have any additional inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via call or text. We are excited to meet you at our upcoming adoption event! Contact before event: Sandra Garcia T (408) 477-0553. Contact at event or after adoption: Patrick Lepere T (619) 918-2142 Copy/paste this link to your browser to apply: https://amazingdogs.org/dog/adore/
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Pearl

Australian Kelpie Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Carlsbad, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet your New Best Friend! If you would like to reserve this doggie and have us bring them to the event of your choice for you to meet first, you can do so by paying a non-refundable deposit of $50 to our Venmo or Zelle account (619-918 2142 in the name of Amazing Dogs; pls indicate your telephone number). This deposit will go towards the adoption fee. After receipt of your deposit, we will confirm your reservation and list the doggie on our website as ‘Pending Adoption’. If you decide not to adopt one of our Amazing Dogs, the $50 is considered a compensation for the transportation costs. All our doggies come with their health record and have received all necessary medical care, which includes (but is not limited to) all vaccines, de-wormer, anti-flea/tick medication, microchip and of course spay/neuter surgery. Our adoption fee is $500. Only in California, the fee for babies under a year old is $600. Please consider this not as a price you pay for the doggie, but as a (tax-deductible) donation to our charity, so we can continue our work and take care of the 250+ dogs in our shelter. Read more about why we charge adoption fees here: https://amazingdogs.org/adoption-fees/ If you have any additional inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via call or text. We are excited to meet you at our upcoming adoption event! Contact before event: Sandra Garcia T (408) 477-0553. Contact at event or after adoption: Patrick Lepere T (619) 918-2142 Copy/paste this link to your browser to apply: https://amazingdogs.org/dog/pearl/
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Azura

Australian Kelpie Feist

Female, Puppy
Carlsbad, 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
Meet your New Best Friend at an Adoption Event near you! Azura is thinking about coming to an adoption event near you very soon. If you’d like to learn more about this pup and their fluffy friends who are looking for their furever homes, check out our website: https://amazingdogs.org/available-dogs/ If you would like to reserve this doggie and have us bring them to the event of your choice for you to meet first, you can do so by paying a non-refundable deposit of $50 to our Venmo or Zelle account (619-918 2142 in the name of Amazing Dogs; pls indicate your telephone number). This deposit will go towards the adoption fee. After receipt of your deposit, we will confirm your reservation and list the doggie on our website as ‘Pending Adoption’. If you decide not to adopt one of our Amazing Dogs, the $50 is considered a compensation for the transportation costs. All our doggies come with their health record and have received all necessary medical care, which includes (but is not limited to) all vaccines, de-wormer, anti-flea/tick medication, microchip and of course spay/neuter surgery. Our adoption fee is $500. Only in California, the fee for babies under a year old is $600. Please consider this not as a price you pay for the doggie, but as a (tax-deductible) donation to our charity, so we can continue our work and take care of the 250+ dogs in our shelter. Read more about why we charge adoption fees here: https://amazingdogs.org/adoption-fees/ If you have any additional inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via call or text. We are excited to meet you at our upcoming adoption event! Contact before event: Sandra Garcia T (408) 477-0553. Contact at event or after adoption: Patrick Lepere T (619) 918-2142 Copy/paste this link to your browser to apply: https://amazingdogs.org/dog/azura/

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ARRF (Animal Rescue Resource Foundation)

(we're a FOSTER program; NO SHELTER!), Carlsbad, CA 92011

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Amazing Dogs

Carlsbad, CA 92011

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San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus (Dogs)

2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

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9.1 miles

Baja Dog Rescue

Cardiff, CA 92007

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16.7 miles

Del Mar Dog Rescue

9921 Carmel Mountain Rd #231, San Diego, CA 92129

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21 miles

Dog Rescue Without Borders / Rescate Sin Fronteras

San Diego, CA 92131

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21.1 miles

Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

El Cajon, CA 92122

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23.3 miles

The Barking Lot

San Diego, CA 92117

Pet Types: dogs

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25.8 miles

Retrievers and Friends of Southern California, Inc.

P.O. Box 1822, Temecula, CA 92593

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26.6 miles

Animal Rescuers Without Borders, Inc.

P.O. Box 712444, san diego, CA 92171

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