Adopt a dog in San Mateo
Find your perfect dog companion in San Mateo, CA. Browse 50+ dogs from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
dogs for Adoption in San Mateo
Denali
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Luigi
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Kiwi
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
One Planet Rescue, San Jose
Bailey
Breed:Hound
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Russell
Breed:Bull Terrier
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Augie
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Dahlia
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Miso
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Bjorn
Breed:Miniature Pinscher
Age:senior
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Luna
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Abigail
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Tank Top
Breed:Bulldog
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Bantay the Puppy!
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Sonnet
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Phoenix
Breed:Shepherd
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Sparkle
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Nova
Breed:Pointer
Age:young
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Miklo
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, 1450 Rollins Road
Buddy
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:young
California Pitbull Rescue, Berkeley
CODY
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
HARRIS
Breed:Hound
Age:adult
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
COCO
Breed:Chow Chow
Age:adult
Pets In Need, 871 5th Avenue
Boogie
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:adult
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue, Amherst
Billy Butcher
Breed:Maltese
Age:young
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Kora
Breed:Cattle Dog
Age:adult
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Ram
Breed:Poodle
Age:young
HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC, 347 Norfolk Dr
Kai (Courtesy post)
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Pebbles (The Flintstones)
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Buffy
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Oreo (Nabisco litter)
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Magneto
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Baloo (Jungle Toons)
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Iris (Garden Girls)
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Hazel (Vintage Litter)
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Liam (3 Ladies and a Lad)
Breed:Chien De Race Teckel
Age:young
Pound Puppy Rescue, Palo Alto
Ace
Breed:Pointer
Age:senior
NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue, PO Box 933
Merlin
Breed:Pointer
Age:senior
NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue, PO Box 933
Vanilla Ice
Breed:Chihuahua
Beyond Rescue, Inc., San Francisco
Beau
Breed:Terrier
Age:senior
Beyond Rescue, Inc., San Francisco
Chapo
Breed:French Bulldog
Age:adult
Beyond Rescue, Inc., San Francisco
Metro
Breed:Pinscher
Age:young
Beyond Rescue, Inc., San Francisco
Droopy
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Beyond Rescue, Inc., San Francisco
Hoss
Breed:Bulldog
Age:adult
Beyond Rescue, Inc., San Francisco
IRIS
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:young
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
MYSTIQUE
Breed:Fox Terrier
Age:young
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
PERRY
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
CAPPY
Breed:Shar-Pei
Age:senior
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
LEXI
Breed:Shepherd
Age:adult
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
POPPA
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
DUSTY LUCILLE
Breed:Shepherd
Age:senior
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
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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.