Adopt a dog in San Mateo
Find your perfect dog companion in San Mateo, CA. Browse 504+ dogs from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
San Mateo at a glance
- dogs available
- 504
- added in the last 7 days
- 96
- puppies and young dogs
- 191
- shelters and rescues
- 33
dogs for Adoption in San Mateo
Sonnet
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Nova
Breed:German Shorthaired Pointer
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Denali
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Bruno
Breed:Poodle (Standard)
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Ziggy the Senior!
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:senior
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Acorn
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Mustard the Puppy!
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Zelda
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Miklo
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Kiwi
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
One Planet Rescue, San Jose
Augie
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Abigail
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Russell
Breed:Bull Terrier
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Lola
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Luna Buna
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Peony
Breed:Shih Tzu
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Zephyr
Breed:Shepherd
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Bailey
Breed:Hound
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Clint
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Luna
Breed:Catahoula Leopard Dog
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Buddy
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:young
California Pitbull Rescue, Berkeley
DAKOTA
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age:young
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
SAGE
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age:young
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
WRANGLER
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age:young
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
OSCAR
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
STETSON
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age:young
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
NANI
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:young
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
ROPER
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age:young
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
DONUT
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
COCO
Breed:Chow Chow
Age:adult
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
CHONKETTE
Breed:French Bulldog
Age:adult
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
Countess Cobweb Chatterbox
Breed:Poodle (Miniature)
Age:young
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Tres Leches
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Leche
Breed:Poodle (Miniature)
Age:adult
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Horchata
Breed:Poodle (Miniature)
Age:adult
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Sir Kettle Corn Crunchington
Age:young
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Mufasa
Breed:Chow Chow
Age:adult
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Ace
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Dulce de Leche
Breed:Poodle (Miniature)
Age:adult
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Pearl
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Grateful Dogs Rescue, PO Box 411013
Liam (3 Ladies and a Lad)
Breed:Chien De Race Teckel
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Iris (Garden Girls)
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Kai (Courtesy post)
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Cherry (Orchard Litter)
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Peaches (Orchard Litter)
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Maple (Orchard Litter)
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Oreo (Nabisco litter)
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Ace
Breed:Pointer
Age:senior
NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue, PO Box 933
asha
Breed:Chihuahua
Beyond Rescue, Inc., San Francisco
Vanilla Ice
Breed:Chihuahua
Beyond Rescue, Inc., San Francisco
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About Adopting a dog in San Mateo
San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo and throughout CA.
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Shelters and rescues with dogs near San Mateo
- Contra Costa Animal Services76 dogs
- Oakland Animal Services63 dogs
- Love & Second Chances50 dogs
- Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter36 dogs
- Northern California Sled Dog Rescue ( NorSled)34 dogs
- Pack Lyfe rescue inc31 dogs
- Furry Friends Rescue21 dogs
- Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA19 dogs
- Coppers Dream14 dogs
- Hayward Animal Services Bureau14 dogs
- Palo Alto Animal Services12 dogs
- Berkeley Animal Care Services11 dogs