Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some delightful doggies up for adoption? There are dozens of great dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around San Jose.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.
(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.)
Carmel, dachshund and chihuahua mix
Carmel is a charming female dachshund and chihuahua mix currently housed at the STAR - Support Team Animal Rescue.
Carmel is friendly as can be, and she loves other dogs. She's already house-trained. She is already spayed and vaccinated.
From Carmel's current caretaker:
Caramel is a sweet soul, who is so happy for the attention she gets and will follow you anywhere.
Read more about Carmel on Petfinder.
Lola, chihuahua and Pomeranian mix
Lola is a female chihuahua and Pomeranian mix in the care of the CARE Companion Animal Rescue Effort.
Lola is happy to keep company with other dogs. Lola is already spayed and vaccinated. No need to worry: She's already house-trained.
Here's more on Lola:
She is great with children and is super sweet and loving.
Apply to adopt Lola today at Petfinder.
Skye, Italian greyhound mix
Skye is a female Italian greyhound mix currently housed at the Angel's Furry Friends.
Skye loves other dogs. She's already vaccinated and spayed.
Notes from Skye's caretakers:
Skye is a gentle and quiet girl, who is a curious and loves walking and exploring the world. She is shy at times, but she loves being around people, being loved and reassured. Skye enjoys getting petted in a gentle manner until she really gets to know and opens up.
Read more about how to adopt Skye on Petfinder.
Mimi, shar-pei mix
Mimi is a darling female shar-pei mix in the care of the South Bay Purebred Rescue.
Mimi will get along great with other dogs. She is spayed and vaccinated.
Here's what Mimi's friends at South Bay Purebred Rescue think of her:
She is friendly, social, and active. She loves attention from anyone who wants to give it to her. She is good for her bath, and walks on leash, but will pull). She is smart and wants to please.
Read more about Mimi on Petfinder.
Ember, American Staffordshire terrier mix
Ember is a female American Staffordshire terrier mix being cared for at the STAR - Support Team Animal Rescue.
Ember gets along well with other dogs. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. Ember is already spayed, and she has had all her shots.
From Ember's current caretaker:
Ember loves people and loves to wrap herself around you. She always has a smile and a tail wag for you. Ember would love to go hiking and trail walking with her new family. She would love to have family who is outdoorsy, but would also allow her to be an indoor dog with outdoor access.
Read more about Ember on Petfinder.
Buster, beagle mix
Buster is a handsome male beagle mix currently residing at the Silicon Valley Pet Project.
Buster loves cats and dogs. He's already been neutered. Have no fear: He is already house-trained.
Apply to adopt Buster today at Petfinder.
Bowser, schnauzer mix
Bowser is a lovable male schnauzer mix being kept at the Silicon Valley Pet Project.
Bowser is the life of the party, and he'll get along great with other dogs. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He's already been neutered.
Read more about Bowser on Petfinder.
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