Find Your New Best Friend

Dogs & Puppies

The shelter is open to the general public but we highly encourage you to fill out an application form before your visit.

Things to Consider Before You Adopt
Why Adopt From Our Shelter
What's Included in the Adoption Fee

ARETHA

ARETHA
ARETHA
  • Belgian Shepherd / Malinois, Great Dane, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

ARETHA - ID#A055939 Hi! My name is Aretha. I am a female, black Belgian Malinois and Great Dane. The shelter staff think I am about 10 weeks old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 28, 2025.

Baby, Female, Large

BABE RUTH

BABE RUTH
BABE RUTH
  • Siberian Husky
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

BABE RUTH - ID#A055251 Hi! My name is Babe Ruth. I am a neutered male, black and white Siberian Husky. My age is unknown at this time. I have been at the shelter since Jan 11, 2025. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, and run around and play in the yard. I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I have an active disposition. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Obedience training. I need a yard to play in, daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need a home with a yard and a high fence. I AM: Looking for my forever family!

Adult, Male, Small

BLUE

BLUE
BLUEBLUEBLUEBLUE
  • Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler, Labrador Retriever, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

BLUE - ID#A055403 Hi! My name is Blue. I am a spayed female, black Australian Cattle Dog and Labrador Retriever. The shelter staff think I am about 5 years old. I have been at the shelter since Jan 30, 2025. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, socialize and play with other dogs, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: I have lived with other dogs in a previous home. I have a confident and active disposition. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Visit the dog park, or be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Obedience training. I need a yard to play in, daily exercise, and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: Looking for a loving family to call my own!

Adult, Female, Medium

CAROLE

CAROLE
CAROLECAROLE
  • Belgian Shepherd / Malinois, Great Dane, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

CAROLE - ID#A055937 Hi! My name is Carole. I am a female, black Belgian Malinois and Great Dane. The shelter staff think I am about 10 weeks old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 28, 2025.

Baby, Female, Large

CATALINA

CATALINA
CATALINACATALINA
  • Australian Shepherd, Saint Bernard, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

CATALINA - ID#A053603 Hi! My name is Catalina. I am a spayed female, gold and white Australian Shepherd and St Bernard - Smooth Coated. The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old. I have been at the shelter since Aug 07, 2024. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet and loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Calm families. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: A yard to play in. I need a home with a yard and a high fence. I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family to call my own!

Young, Female, Large

CELINE

CELINE
CELINECELINE
  • Belgian Shepherd / Malinois, Great Dane, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

CELINE - ID#A055938 Hi! My name is Celine. I am a female, black Belgian Malinois and Great Dane. The shelter staff think I am about 10 weeks old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 28, 2025.

Baby, Female, Large

CHLOE

CHLOE
CHLOECHLOECHLOE
  • Labrador Retriever, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

CHLOE - ID#A055917 Hi! My name is Chloe. I am a spayed female, brown Labrador Retriever mix. The shelter staff think I am about 2 years old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 26, 2025.

Young, Female, Large

DELPHI

DELPHI
DELPHI
  • Chihuahua
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

DELPHI - ID#A055301 Hi! My name is Delphi. I am a spayed female, white Chihuahua - Smooth Coated. The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old. I have been at the shelter since Jan 18, 2025. I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch, go for walks, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I have been crate trained. I have a sweet personality, and a calm disposition. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Family members of all ages. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Visit the dog park, be an outside dog, be left outside unattended, because of my small stature, or be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need to be an indoor dog, with supervised visits outside, because of my small stature! I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family to call my own!

Young, Female, Small

DOLLY

DOLLY
DOLLY
  • Belgian Shepherd / Malinois, Great Dane, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

DOLLY - ID#A055941 Hi! My name is Dolly. I am a female, black Belgian Malinois and Great Dane. The shelter staff think I am about 10 weeks old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 28, 2025.

Baby, Female, Large

DRAPER

DRAPER
DRAPERDRAPER
  • Miniature Schnauzer
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

DRAPER - ID#A055633 Hi! My name is Draper. I am a spayed female, salt/peppe Schnauzer - Miniature. The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old. I have been at the shelter since Feb 21, 2025. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, and play fetch. I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left outside unattended, because of my small stature, or be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need an experienced dog owner in my new home. I AM: Looking for a loving family to call my own!

Young, Female, Small

EMILIO

EMILIO
EMILIOEMILIOEMILIOEMILIO
  • Siberian Husky
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

EMILIO - ID#A053648 Hi! My name is Emilio. I am a male, white and gray Siberian Husky. The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old. I have been at the shelter since Aug 12, 2024. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet & loving personality. I have a confident and active disposition. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: A yard to play in, daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family!

Adult, Male, Large

HANK

HANK
HANKHANKHANK
  • Boxer
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

HANK - ID#A055794 Hi! My name is Hank. I am a neutered male, brown brindle Boxer. The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 6 months old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 16, 2025. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I have a confident and active disposition. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Family members of all ages. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need a home with a yard and a high fence. I AM: Looking for a loving family to call my own!

Young, Male, Large

JELLY

JELLY
JELLYJELLYJELLY
  • Belgian Shepherd / Malinois, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

JELLY - ID#A054572 Hi! My name is Jelly. I am a spayed female, brown and black Belgian Malinois mix. The shelter staff think I am about 9 months old. I have been at the shelter since Nov 09, 2024. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, play fetch, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I have an active disposition. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need a yard to play in, and daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level.

Baby, Female, Large

JOSHUA

JOSHUA
JOSHUAJOSHUAJOSHUA
  • German Shepherd Dog, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

JOSHUA - ID#A055259 Hi! My name is Joshua. I am a male, black and brown German Shepherd Dog mix. The shelter staff think I am about 16 weeks old. I have been at the shelter since Jan 12, 2025. I LOVE TO: Run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: I have a confident and active disposition. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be an outside dog, be left outside unattended, because of my small stature, or be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: Looking for a loving family to call my own! ?

Baby, Male, Large

MAE MAE

MAE MAE
MAE MAE
  • German Shepherd Dog, Boxer, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date
  • Special Needs

MAE MAE - ID#A053738 Hi! My name is Mae Mae. I am a spayed female, brown German Shepherd Dog and Boxer. The shelter staff think I am about 10 years old. I have been at the shelter since Aug 20, 2024. I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet & loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Family members of all ages. I get along with other dogs I have met here at the shelter. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: A loving family! I AM: A sweet dog looking for my forever home.

Senior, Female, Large

MARY

MARY
MARYMARY
  • German Shepherd Dog
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

MARY - ID#A052372 Hi! My name is Mary. I am a female, black and white German Shepherd Dog mix. The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 2 months old. I have been at the shelter since Apr 16, 2024. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet and loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Live with young children, or be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need an experienced dog owner in my new home. I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family.

Young, Female, Medium

MINNOW

MINNOW
MINNOW
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date
  • Prefers home without small kids

MINNOW - ID#A052795 Hi! My name is Minnow. I am a spayed female, red Welsh Corgi - Pembroke mix. The shelter staff think I am about 9 years old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 28, 2025. I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch. I HAVE: I have been crate trained. I have a sweet personality and a calm disposition. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Calm families (Adults and older children). I WOULD RATHER NOT: Live with young children. I would rather not be left outside unattended, because of my small stature, or be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: A quiet home environment. I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family!

Adult, Female, Medium

NALA

NALA
NALA
  • German Shepherd Dog
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

NALA - ID#A054927 Hi! My name is Nala. I am a female, black and tan German Shepherd Dog. The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 2 months old. I have been at the shelter since Dec 15, 2024. I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch, go for long walks, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet and loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Calm families. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family to call my own.

Young, Female, Large

NEBULA

NEBULA
NEBULANEBULANEBULA
  • German Shepherd Dog
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

NEBULA - ID#A055252 Hi My name is Nebula. I am a spayed female, black German Shepherd Dog. The shelter staff think I am about 10 months old. I have been at the shelter since Jan 11, 2025. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a sweet and loving personality. I have a confident and active disposition. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Family members of all ages. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need a yard to play in, daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family to call my own!

Baby, Female, Large

OLIVE

OLIVE
OLIVE
  • Glen of Imaal Terrier
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

OLIVE - ID#A055900 Hi! My name is Olive. I am a spayed female, gray Glen of Imaal Terrier. The shelter staff think I am about 7 years old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 25, 2025.

Adult, Female, Small

OPTIMUS PRIME

OPTIMUS PRIME
OPTIMUS PRIME
  • Saint Bernard
  • Vaccinations up to date

OPTIMUS PRIME - ID#A055717 Hi! My name is Optimus Prime. I am a male, brown and white St Bernard - Smooth Coated. The shelter staff think I am about 5 months old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 04, 202 We are currently accepting applications from prospective adopters of Optimus Prime. An application must be submitted first; please see below for details. 1. Applications must be submitted for review. Applications can be found online: https://www.san-clemente.org/departments-services/animal-services-casa/adoption-licensing and emailed to: animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org 2. Staff will review all applications - qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an appointment for interaction. Appointments/Adoptions are not first-come, first-served 3. Questions regarding the adoption process or questions about the dog? Please email: animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org

Baby, Male, Extra Large

PEGASUS

PEGASUS
PEGASUSPEGASUSPEGASUSPEGASUSPEGASUS
  • Dogo Argentino, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

PEGASUS - ID#A055304 Hi! My name is Pegasus. I am a female, white Dogo Argentino mix. The shelter staff think I am about 10 months old. I have been at the shelter since Jan 19, 2025. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I have lived with other dogs in a previous home. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need a yard to play in, and daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: Looking for a family to call my own!

Baby, Female, Large

SOURDOUGH SAM

SOURDOUGH SAM
SOURDOUGH SAMSOURDOUGH SAM
  • Beagle, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date
  • Prefers home without small kids

SOURDOUGH SAM - ID#A051657 Hi! My name is Sourdough Sam. I am a neutered male, tan and black Beagle mix. The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 1 month old. I have been at the shelter since Feb 14, 2024. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: I have a confident and active disposition, and a goofy personality! I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Live with young children, visit the dog park, be an outside dog, or be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Obedience training. I need a yard to play in, daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need a home with a yard and a high fence. I need an experienced dog owner in my new home. I AM: Looking for a loving family!

Young, Male, Medium

TEX

TEX
TEXTEXTEX
  • German Shepherd Dog
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

TEX - ID#A055723 Hi! My name is Tex. I am a neutered male, brown and black German Shepherd Dog. The shelter staff think I am about 8 years old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 05, 2025. I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch, and be around people. I HAVE: I have a sweet personality, and a calm disposition. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Family members of all ages. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: A loving family to call my own! I AM: Mellow and friendly.

Senior, Male, Large

TINA

TINA
TINA
  • Belgian Shepherd / Malinois, Great Dane, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

TINA - ID#A055940 Hi! My name is Tina. I am a female, black Belgian Malinois and Great Dane. The shelter staff think I am about 10 weeks old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 28, 2025

Baby, Female, Large

VELA

VELA
VELAVELA
  • Mastiff, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

VELA - ID#A055303 Hi! My name is Vela. I am a female, gray tiger Mastiff mix. The shelter staff think I am about 1 year old. I have been at the shelter since Jan 19, 2025. I LOVE TO: Socialize and play with other dogs, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I have lived with other dogs in a previous home. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Other dogs I have met here at the shelter. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need a yard to play in, daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: Looking for a loving family to call my own!

Young, Female, Large

WILBUR

WILBUR
WILBURWILBURWILBUR
  • Chihuahua
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

WILBUR - ID#A055384 Hi! My name is Wilbur. I am a neutered male, tan and white Chihuahua - Smooth Coated. The shelter staff think I am about 7 years old. I have been at the shelter since Jan 28, 2025. I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch, go for long walks, socialize and play with other small dogs, and be around people. I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I have been crate trained. I have a sweet personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children 10+ years an older. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Visit the dog park, be an outside dog, be left outside unattended, because of my small stature, or be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Obedience training. I need daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I need to be an indoor dog, with supervised visits outside, because of my small stature! I AM: Looking for a loving family to call my own!

Adult, Male, Small

WOODIE

WOODIE
WOODIE
  • German Shepherd Dog, Pug, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

WOODIE - ID#A053957 Hi! My name is Woodie. I am a neutered male, tricolor German Shepherd Dog and Pug. The shelter staff think I am about 8 years old. I have been at the shelter since Sep 10, 2024. I LOVE TO: Lounge on the couch, and go for long walks. I love to be around people. I HAVE: I have lived with other dogs in a previous home. I have a sweet personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Calm family members of all ages. I get along with other dogs I have met at the shelter. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I AM: A sweet dog looking for a loving family!

Adult, Male, Medium

ZARA

ZARA
ZARAZARA
  • Siberian Husky, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

ZARA - ID#A055868 Hi! My name is Zara. I am a female, tricolor Siberian Husky mix. The shelter staff think I am about 8 months old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 23, 2025. I LOVE TO: Play fetch, and run around and play in the yard. I HAVE: A great smile and a loving personality. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Calm families and other dogs I have met here at the shelter. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Puppy obedience training. I need daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: Looking for a loving family to call my very own!

Baby, Female, Large

ZIGGY

ZIGGY
ZIGGY
  • American Staffordshire Terrier, Mixed
  • Prefers home without dogs

ZIGGY - ID#A049955 Hi! My name is Ziggy. I am a male, white and gray American Staffordshire Terrier mix. The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 3 months old. I have been at the shelter since Dec 03, 2024. I LOVE TO: Go for long walks, run around and play in the yard, and be around people. I HAVE: Been crate trained. I GET ALONG WELL WITH: Adults and older children. I WOULD RATHER NOT: Live with young children. I would rather not live with another dog, or visit a dog park. I would rather not live with a cat. I would rather not be an outside dog, or be left alone for long periods of time. I NEED: Obedience training, and an experienced dog owner in my new home. I need a yard to play in, and daily exercise and/or walks that will accommodate my energy level. I AM: Confident and I have an active disposition.

Young, Male, Medium