San Diego/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on October 31, 2019
7 playful pups up for adoption in San DiegoPhotos: Petfinder

Start your day off right by looking at some cuddly canines! 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.)


Sasha, Labrador retriever mix

Sasha is a winsome female Labrador retriever puppy currently housed at Baja Animal Sanctuary.

She's a social gal who's up to date on her vaccinations.

Sasha's current caretakers say:

She is about 4 months old and weighs 9 pounds. She’s outgoing, does well with people and is good with other dogs. Sasha was a stray and found by a local family with Rex and Baxter (see items below). 

Read more about Sasha on Petfinder.

Baxter, Labrador retriever mix

Baxter is a lovable male Labrador retriever puppy currently residing at Baja Animal Sanctuary.

He loves other dogs and is vaccinated.

Apply to adopt Baxter today at Petfinder.

Rex, Labrador retriever mix

Rex is a male Labrador retriever puppy being kept at Baja Animal Sanctuary.

He loves other dogs and has all his shots.

Apply to adopt Rex today at Petfinder.

Roxie, Chihuahua mix

Roxie is an adorable female chihuahua puppy being kept at Baja Animal Sanctuary.

She likes to socialize, gets along well with other dogs and people, and is vaccinated.

From Roxie's current caretaker:

This girl is about 4.5 months old and weighs 10 pounds. She’s friendly and outgoing. Roxie and two sisters was found as strays along the free road to Tijuana. 

Read more about how to adopt Roxie on Petfinder.

Triomphe, Labrador retriever and Australian shepherd mix

Triomphe is a charming male Labrador retriever and Australian shepherd puppy in the care of The Barking Lot Rescue.

He has had all his shots.

Notes from Triomphe's caretakers:

Born: June 2019; weight: 40-50 pounds when full grown. Disposition: Playful, relaxed, shy at first. Needs an owner looking to teach him the ways of the world, learn some skills and show him what fun it is to be a brew pup.

Read more about how to adopt Triomphe on Petfinder.

Ricky, Chihuahua and terrier mix

Ricky is a male chihuahua and terrier puppy in the care of Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego.

He's already had all of his shots.

Notes from Ricky's caretakers:

We believe he was born in early August. He is very playful and is doing well with potty training. The perfect forever home for Ricky is a family with time to teach him all about how to be a great adult dog. 

Read more about Ricky on Petfinder.

Skittles, chihuahua and terrier mix

Skittles is a darling female Chihuahua and terrier puppy in the care of Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego.

She has had all of her shots.

Notes from Skittles' caretakers:

She is estimated to have been born in early August. She is very playful and doing well on potty training. The perfect forever home for Skittles is one where her family will have lots of time to spend with her and teach her all about how to be a great adult dog. 

Read more about how to adopt Skittles on Petfinder.


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