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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in San Rafael, California. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Mila

American Pit Bull Terrier Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Corte Madera, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Maui

Australian Shepherd Border Collie

Female, Senior
Mill Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Maui has been with our family since she was 8 weeks old. We fell in love with her the day we adopted her from the Marin Humane Society, 12 years ago. Over the years she has been a running mate, beach buddy, hill hiker, active swimmer, emotional support and trusted friend. While she still enjoys being active, she has become deaf and now has grown accustomed to leash life. Between her age, my longer work days and her hearing loss she has started experiencing separation anxiety. After exhausting many methods to help Maui overcome her stress of being alone, sadly nothing has worked. She needs to be with someone who can spend more time with her. Her stress has become my stress and not healthy for either of us. Maui still has a lot of love to give. I’m hoping to find that special someone /family to give her a forever home.

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Ruby

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Mill Valley, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Ruby is a sweetheart with everyone and everything. She was born in Germany & brought to the USA by her 1st owners (who surrendered her to the Marin HS @ 12mo). She is approximately 21mo & 82lb. Ruby has separation anxiety issues and experiences panic level attacks. She needs to be with someone at all times--someone who understands & respects a GSD's intelligence & loyalty--otherwise, she CAN unlock & open doors & WILL escape if left alone. Daily exercise helps her. We believe the 1st owners verbally abused Ruby before she was surrendered to the MHS. It has made her very sensitive and submissive, especially w/ men. We have boarded Ruby part-time for the last 6 months because her current owner’s 12-hr work schedule has eliminated his ability to give her the time & attention she deserves. We will foster her to help him find her a new home. Please let her give you her love & loyalty. Ruby is free and will come with her own food, bed, crate, leash, and toys.

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Sunny

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
San Rafael, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sunny wants to be your best friend!! He is a 4 year old McNab mix that was adopted by our family 7 months ago from up in Mendocino. He is the sweetest, most loyal pup. He is house trained & just really enjoys our company. He loves to hike/go on walks. He is great on leash unless there are a lot of dogs around. He does have a couple small dog friends and he has been improving on leash around other dogs. Currently he is still reactive/ gets worked up when they pass by. Sunny is quite the cuddler and sleeps in bed with me every night . He spends his day sunbathing out on the deck when I am home with him. Sunny came from an unpredictable / unstable background that has resulted in creating some anxiety with strangers. He is fine with strangers approaching him or coming into the house but growls when being pet at times. He does not act protective and does not have any food aggression. Would do best in home without kids and w/ someone who does not work long hours.

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Petey

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Novato, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Petey is looking for an agent as he is about to star in your life. Easy to love and anxious to learn, this fun little guy is a quick study and a blast to work with.Petey loves people of the grown-up variety. His resume suggests he's not a fan of kids (an adoption counselor can tell you more about that), so if you're auditioning for that special dog for your child to bond with, Petey asks that you say, "Thank you. Next!" BUT if you're looking for a clever and loving guy to be your new bestie he'd love for you to stop what you're doing and give him a chance!Despite his outgoing appearance, Petey can be a bit shy about new things and noises. But you can encourage him and he'll come around. He's trusting of his grown-up companions and does well with routine. Petey has spent his shelter-in-place time in a great foster home where he is super polite, crates at night, is house trained and knows sit, down, touch, pick-up and spin. He loves searching for hidden treats, interactive food toys, bully sticks, chicken, flirt pole, playing tug, fetch and is learning drop and get it. WOW! He's a multi-talent. When we all get to be together again in school, Petey would enjoy nose work classes. So say hello to Petey. He's ready for his close-up...with you.Petey is enjoying himself in a foster home. Please call 415-506-6225 if you'd like to meet him. Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: White Weight: 15 Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks

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Ernie

Chihuahua

Male, Young
Novato, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Ernie is a nice young dog who will make some lucky family a wonderful companion. He's not showing his true colors at the moment, because he's learning about life after having grown up in a hoarding situation with a lot of small dogs. Ernie is tolerant and social and might be a nice addition to a family with polite kids. In time, he'll start playing with toys, enjoying long walks and outings, and begin seeking the cuddling and attention that he so deserves!Ernie is enjoying himself in a foster home. Please call 415-506-6225 if you'd like to meet him. Primary Color: Tan Weight: 17.4 Age: 1yrs 0mths 3wks

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Dog shelters and rescues in San Rafael, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in San Rafael, California. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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All Creatures Animal Caring Society

P O Box 3664, San Rafael, CA 94912

Pet Types: dogs

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Second Chance Rescue

P.O. Box 2958, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Mini-Mutts Rescue

Corte Madera, CA 94925

Pet Types: dogs

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Northern California Weimaraner Rescue

PO Box 521, Corte Madera, CA 94976

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Lytle Animal Care & Control CA

Ross, CA 94957

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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PVCA San Francisco CA

San Francisco, CA 94960

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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MarinPets.com

P.0. Box 881, Mill Valley, CA 94942

Pet Types: dogs

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Pugs N Roses - Marin

Tiburon, CA 94920

Pet Types: dogs

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San Francisco Samoyed Rescue

PO Box 4251, San Rafael, CA 94913

Pet Types: dogs

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Dynamic Duo Dog Rescue - Mill Valley

605 Northern Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
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Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier