San Diego/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on August 09, 2019
4 adorable puppies to adopt now in San DiegoPhotos: Petfinder

Start your day off right by looking at some cuddle-hungry puppies! There are dozens of puppies up for adoption right here in San Diego.

Hoodline partnered with Petfinder, an online adoption site that lists “more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups" to bring you this roundup of puppies near you.

(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)


Nikko, Labrador retriever and terrier mix

Nikko is an adorable male Labrador retriever and terrier puppy being cared for at Second Chance Dog Rescue.

Nikko gets along well with other dogs. He has all his shots.

Here's what his friends think of him:

Nikko is a 30-pound mix born in December 2018. He's a smart boy who is house-, leash- and crate-trained. He would make a great pet for an active family. 

Read more about how to adopt Nikko on Petfinder.

Wolfie, Chinese crested dog and chihuahua mix

Wolfie is a sweet male Chinese crested dog and chihuahua puppy currently housed at Dogs Fur Days.

Wolfie gets along well with other dogs, cats and kids. He has mastered his house-training etiquette. He is vaccinated, but does have some special needs.

From his current caretaker:

He is a teeny pup! Our rescue vet guesstimates he is a Chinese crested/chihuahua, but we like to say he is 10 months and 6 feisty pounds of love and magic.

Apply to adopt Wolfie today at Petfinder.

Victoria, border collie mix

Victoria is a sweet female border collie puppy currently housed at Baja Animal Sanctuary.

Victoria gets along well with other dogs. She has all of her shots.

Notes from her caretakers:

She is 3.5 months old and weighs 10 pounds. Victoria was rescued from a hoarder. She’s friendly, outgoing and does well around children. 

Read more about Victoria on Petfinder.

Cassie, terrier and poodle mix

Cassie is a female terrier and poodle puppy currently housed at Baja Animal Sanctuary.

Cassie loves cats, dogs and children. She has been vaccinated.

Her current caretakers say:

She is 3.5 months old and weighs 4.5 pounds. She’s very friendly and outgoing. Cassie was rescued by a BAS volunteer from a bad situation and is ready to find a forever home. 

Read more about Cassie on Petfinder.


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