Baja Animal Sanctuary: 42 Dogs and Puppies for Adoption
By Dogs of the Day · Updated

Baja Animal Sanctuary in San Diego, CA has 42 dogs and puppies up for adoption. Here are the 40 newest, each with photos, their story and how to get in touch.
Right now that's 35 puppys, 5 young dogs, 1 adult and 1 senior.
1. Paul
Puppy · Male · Yellow Labrador Retriever / Husky / Mixed (short coat)



Paul is 5 months old and weighs 23 lbs. She’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Paul and her siblings – Laverne, Maxine, Merri, Allie, Caroline, Missy, Patrick – were born at a church in Tijuana.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
2. Patrick
Puppy · Male · Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Husky / Mixed (short coat)



Patrick is 5 months old and weighs 24 lbs. He’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Patrick and his siblings – Laverne, Maxine, Merri, Allie, Caroline, Missy, Paul – were born at a church in Tijuana.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
3. Missy
Puppy · Female · Shepherd / Husky / Mixed (short coat)




Missy is 5 months old and weighs 15 lbs. She’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Missy and her siblings – Laverne, Maxine, Merri, Allie, Caroline, Patrick, Paul – were born at a church in Tijuana.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
4. Caroline
Puppy · Female · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat)




Caroline is 5 months old and weighs 27 lbs. She’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Caroline and her siblings – Laverne, Maxine, Merri, Allie, Missy, Patrick, Paul – were born at a church in Tijuana.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
5. Allie
Puppy · Female · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat)



Allie is 5 months old and weighs 27 lbs. She’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Allie and her siblings – Laverne, Maxine, Merri, Caroline, Missy, Patrick, Paul – were born at a church in Tijuana.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
6. Merri
Puppy · Female · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat)




Merri is 5 months old and weighs 22 lbs. She’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Merri and her siblings – Laverne, Maxine, Allie, Caroline, Missy, Patrick, Paul – were born at a church in Tijuana.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
7. Maxine
Puppy · Female · Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (short coat)




Maxine is 5 months old and weighs 22 lbs. She’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Maxine and her siblings – Laverne, Merri, Allie, Caroline, Missy, Patrick, Paul – were born at a church in Tijuana.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
8. Laverne
Puppy · Female · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat)


Laverne is 5 months old and weighs 22 lbs. She’s friendly with people and social with other dogs. Laverne and her siblings – Maxine, Merri, Allie, Caroline, Missy, Patrick, Paul – were born at a church in Tijuana.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
9. Percy
Senior · Male · Labrador Retriever / Greyhound / Mixed (short coat)




Percy is 8-9 years old and weighs 35 lbs. He’s still active for a senior, very friendly, and does well with other dogs. Percy was rescued from a house in Tijuana, where he spent most of his life chained outside. A neighbor rescued Percy and brought him to BAS. This sweet boy deserves to live his golden years showered with the love he never knew.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with dogs
10. Freddy
Puppy · Male · Black Mouth Cur / Mixed (short coat)




Freddy is 5 months old and weighs 24 lbs. He’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Freddy is a stray rescue.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
11. Mercedes
Puppy · Female · Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed (medium coat)




Mercedes is 5 months old and weighs 7 lbs. She’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Mercedes and her brother, Russell, are stray rescues.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
12. Russell
Puppy · Male · Jack Russell Terrier / Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Mixed (medium coat)



Russell is 5 months old and weighs 12 lbs. He’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Russell and his sister, Mercedes, are stray rescues.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
13. Leanne
Young · Female · Jack Russell Terrier / Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat)



Leanne is 5-6 years old and weighs 28 lbs. He’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Leanne was found as a stray along with her puppies – Arlene, Mitchell, Kelsey.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
14. Mitchell
Puppy · Male · Jack Russell Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)



Mitchell is 5 months old and weighs 18 lbs. He’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Mitchell is a stray, found with his mom Leanne and siblings Arlene and Kelsey.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
15. Grace
Puppy · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)



Grace is 5 months old and weighs 12 lbs. She’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Grace and her siblings – Allen, Harris, Makayla, Buddy, Dante – were strays, found at a local Taco shop.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
16. Makayla
Puppy · Female · Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed (short coat)



Makayla is 5 months old and weighs 14 lbs. She’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Makayla and her siblings – Allen, Harris, Grace, Buddy, Dante – were strays, found at a local Taco shop.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
17. Harris
Puppy · Male · Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed (short coat)




Harris is 5 months old and weighs 21 lbs. He’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Harris and his siblings – Allen, Makayla, Grace, Buddy, Dante – were strays, found at a local Taco shop.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
18. Allen
Puppy · Male · Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed (short coat)



Allen is 5 months old and weighs 21 lbs. He’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Allen and his siblings – Dante, Harris, Makayla, Grace, Buddy – were strays, found at a local Taco shop.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
19. Buddy
Puppy · Male · Labrador Retriever / English Pointer / Mixed (short coat)




Buddy is 5 months old and weighs 17 lbs. He’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Buddy and his siblings – Allen, Harris, Makayla, Grace, Dante – were strays, found at a local Taco shop.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
20. Dante
Puppy · Male · Labrador Retriever / English Pointer / Mixed (short coat)




Dante is 5 months old and weighs 26 lbs. He’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Dante and his siblings – Allen, Harris, Makayla, Grace, Buddy – were strays, found at a local Taco shop.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
21. Snipes
Adult · Male · German Shorthaired Pointer / Dalmatian / Mixed (short coat)




Snipes is 6 years old and weighs 53 lbs. He is good with other dogs and good around people. He is friendly, active, playful and outgoing. Snipes was adopted from BAS in 2021 and returned in 2026. He developed glaucoma in one of his eyes and the eye had to be removed. His owner retuned him because he started working long hours and didn’t feel like he could give Snipes the time and attention he deserved. He had the eye surgery on 2/16/26 and is doing great!
He has slight separation anxiety so he would do best in a home with another dog or dogs.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Special needs
22. Hugo
Puppy · Male · Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)




Dueling ears – 1 up and 1 down! Hugo is 7 months old and weighs 31 lbs. He’s playful and active, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Hugo is a stray rescue.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
23. Lexie
Puppy · Female · Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed (short coat)




Lexie is 6 months old and weighs 12 lbs. She’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Lexie and her sisters, Myisha and Raven, are stray rescues.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
24. Myisha
Puppy · Female · Beagle / Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed (short coat)




Myisha is 6 months old and weighs 15 lbs. She’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Myisha and her sisters, Lexie and Raven, are stray rescues.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
25. Damaris
Puppy · Female · Jack Russell Terrier / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (medium coat)



Damaris is 8 months old and weighs 25 lbs, and has a short tail. She’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Damaris is a stray rescue.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
26. Cody
Puppy · Male · Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)



Cody is 7 months old and weighs 21 lbs. He’s active and playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Cody is a stray rescue.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
27. Clark
Puppy · Male · Rat Terrier / Yellow Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)



Clark is 5 months old and weighs 12 lbs. He’s playful and active, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Clark and his siblings, Aliyah and Caitlin, were found with their mom Monique near a gas station in Tijuana. The puppies were approximately 5 days old; mama did a good job keeping her babies safe!
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
28. Monique
Young · Female · Rat Terrier / Mixed (short coat)




Monique is 2-3 years old and weighs 22 lbs. She’s playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Monique was found near a gas station in Tijuana, along with 3 newborn puppies (approximately 5 days old).
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
29. Bella
Young · Female · Norfolk Terrier / Mixed (medium coat)




Bella is 2 years old and weighs 16 lbs. She’s active and playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Bella was relinquished by her owner, an elderly woman who wasn’t able to care for her.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
30. Gayle
Puppy · Female · Boxer / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)




Gayle is 9 months old and weighs 24 lbs. She’s social with other dogs, friendly with people, and is a playful and active girl. Gayle and her brother Chuck were left abandoned along to road to BAS.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
31. Owen
Puppy · Male · Australian Kelpie / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)




Owen is 8 months old and weighs 19 lbs. He’s playful and active, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Owen was rescued along with his mom Cass and brothers Nash and Vincent. They were all in terrible shape, suffering from a severe case of mange.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
32. Vincent
Puppy · Male · Australian Kelpie / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)




Vincent is 8 months old and weighs 15 lbs. He’s playful and active, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Vincent was rescued along with his mom Cass and brothers Nash and Owen. They were all in terrible shape, suffering from a severe case of mange.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
33. Nash
Puppy · Male · Australian Kelpie / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)



Nash is 8 months old and weighs 18 lbs. He’s playful and active, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Nash was rescued along with his mom Cass and brothers Vincent and Owen. They were all in terrible shape, suffering from a severe case of mange.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
34. Cass
Young · Female · Australian Kelpie / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)



Cass is 1.5 years old and weighs 16 lbs. She’s friendly, active and playful, and social with other dogs. Cass was rescued along with 3 puppies – Nash, Vincent, Owen. They were all in terrible shape, suffering from a severe case of mange.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
35. Ethan
Puppy · Male · Rottweiler / Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)




Ethan is 6 months old and weighs 23 lbs. He’s playful and active, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Ethan was born at BAS along with siblings – Sebastian, Amber, Micah, Teegan, Lydia – to mom, Mariah.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
36. Micah
Puppy · Male · Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)




Micah is 6 months old and weighs 26 lbs. He’s playful and active, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Micah was born at BAS along with siblings – Sebastian, Lydia, Amber, Ethan, Teegan – to mom, Mariah.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
37. Amber
Puppy · Female · Dachshund / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)




Amber is 6 months old and weighs 20 lbs. She’s playful and active, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Amber was born at BAS along with siblings – Sebastian, Lydia, Micah, Ethan, Teegan, Lydia – to mom, Mariah.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
38. Lydia
Puppy · Female · Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)




Lydia is 6 months old and weighs 24 lbs. She’s playful and active, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Lydia was born at BAS along with siblings – Sebastian, Amber, Micah, Ethan, Teegan – to mom, Mariah.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
39. Bret
Puppy · Male · Dutch Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)




Bret is 9 months old and weighs 25 lbs. He’s active and playful, friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Bret and his siblings – Ellen and Brynn – are stray rescues.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
40. Francine
Puppy · Female · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat)




Francine is 9 months old and weighs 44 lbs. She’s playful and active, and has stunning heterochromia (one blue, one brown eye). friendly with people, and social with other dogs. Francine was rescued along with her mom, Whitney, and siblings Rose and Frankie.
If you would like to meet this dog you can read about our adoption process and submit an application on our website at: http://www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org/dogs.htm
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
How to adopt from Baja Animal Sanctuary
After viewing our adoptable dogs, the next step would be to submit an application www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org on the dog you're interested in adopting. Once the application is received, it will be reviewed and a volunteer will contact you. We will then make arrangements for you to meet the dog at one of our next Adoption Events. Or, you may drive to our shelter located in Rosarito, Mexico (appointment is required). If after meeting the dog, and it is determined the dog is the right fit, you will begin the adoption as a two-week foster. If after the two weeks, you decide you'd like to keep your new furry friend, a volunteer will come out to your home and finalize the adoption. If for whatever reason during the two weeks you realize the dog is not the right fit, you will be able to bring the dog back to the next Adoption Event and our Business Office will mail you a full refund of the adoption fee. Adoption Fee: $275.00 All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, current on their vaccines, and dewormed prior to being put up for adoption. Our dogs are rescues so basic training, including house training, will need to be done by the adopter, unless otherwise stated in the dog's bio. Once you have submitted your application, please be patient for a response. We are currently receiving a high volume of applications, and while we make every effort to respond to all applicants please understand if you don't hear back from us. We are all volunteers and work as quickly as possible to respo
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Questions about adopting from Baja Animal Sanctuary
How many dogs does Baja Animal Sanctuary have for adoption?
As of November 4, 2026, Baja Animal Sanctuary has 42 dogs and puppies listed for adoption with photos and a description. The list is updated every day.
Where is Baja Animal Sanctuary?
Baja Animal Sanctuary is in San Diego, CA, near Fairbanks Ranch. Many rescues are foster-based, so ask where you'll meet the dog you're interested in.
How do I adopt a dog from Baja Animal Sanctuary?
Pick a dog above and contact the rescue: call (760) 703-6020, visit their website and message them on Facebook. Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. The rescue is responsible for its own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.

