Adopt a dog in San Diego
Find your perfect dog companion in San Diego, CA. Browse 840+ dogs from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
San Diego at a glance
- dogs available
- 840
- added in the last 7 days
- 82
- puppies and young dogs
- 450
- shelters and rescues
- 24
Browse dogs by breed in San Diego
dogs for Adoption in San Diego
Snowy
Breed:Siberian Husky
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Frosty
Breed:Siberian Husky
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Walker
Breed:Coonhound
Age:adult
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Copper
Breed:Belgian Malinois
Age:adult
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Mac
Breed:Shiba Inu
Age:adult
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Cinder
Breed:Collie
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Luna
Breed:Shepherd
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Nova
Breed:Shepherd
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Pancho
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Dusty
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Teddy
Breed:Shepherd
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Pepito
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Maverick
Breed:Boxer
Age:adult
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Zinnia
Breed:Unknown Breed
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Toby
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Bluebell
Breed:Unknown Breed
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Floyd
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Gracie
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Lindy
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Houdini
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Jack
Breed:Pug
Age:adult
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Whiskey
Breed:Hound
Age:senior
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Lyric
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Cow
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
April
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Pepita
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Sir Lancelot
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:adult
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Tacoma
Breed:Shepherd
Age:adult
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Jenny
Breed:Anatolian Shepherd
Age:adult
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Milo
Breed:Mountain Cur
Age:adult
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Indy
Breed:Shepherd
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Banjo
Breed:Collie
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Leia
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Solo
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Butterball
Breed:Collie
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Petuni
Breed:French Bulldog
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Bulma
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Tootsie
Breed:Australian Shepherd
Age:young
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Moochis
Breed:Poodle
Age:young
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Cedar
Breed:Mountain Cur
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Blossom
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Jello
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Kora
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Lizzie
Breed:Pinscher
Age:young
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Daisey
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Parker
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Champ
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
Chaplin
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:adult
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Teddy
Breed:Poodle
Age:senior
Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue, San Diego
Stellie
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:young
The Heroic Tail, 4467 1/2 Central Ave
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About Adopting a dog in San Diego
San Diego is home to many wonderful animal shelters and rescue organizations dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs. When you adopt a dog from a local shelter, you're not just gaining a companion - you're saving a life and making room for another animal in need.
The adoption process typically involves an application, meeting the dog, and sometimes a home visit to ensure it's the right match. Our verified shelters in San Diego are committed to finding the perfect home for each dog, taking into account your lifestyle, living situation, and experience level.
Whether you're looking for a playful puppy, a calm senior dog, or anything in between, Paaw makes it easy to connect with shelters in San Diego and throughout CA.
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Shelters and rescues with dogs near San Diego
- Helen Woodward Animal Center128 dogs
- California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue113 dogs
- The Barking Lot102 dogs
- Baja Animal Sanctuary78 dogs
- The Heroic Tail75 dogs
- Chula Vista Animal Care Facility59 dogs
- Second Chance Dog Rescue42 dogs
- Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group34 dogs
- Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue33 dogs
- Recate Fenix aka Rescue Fenix33 dogs
- Woofs and Wags Dog Rescue30 dogs
- Passion for Pitties29 dogs