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Dogs for adoption in Irvine, California

27 dogs waiting near Irvine

Adoptable dogs near Irvine, California. Filter by age, size, and household fit.

27 dogs are listed in and around Irvine right now, from 2 shelters and rescues across Orange County. The nearest larger group is Chino Hills, about 5 miles away, with 16 waiting.

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Rex, a German Shepherd DogListed since January 2024
Rex
German Shepherd Dog
Irvine, CA
Phoenix, a German Shepherd DogListed since March 2025
Phoenix
German Shepherd Dog
Irvine, CA
Gus, a German Shepherd DogListed since August 2025
Gus
German Shepherd Dog
Irvine, CA

4 dogs match your filters

Gus, a German Shepherd DogWaiting 362 days
Gus
German Shepherd Dog
Irvine, CA
Phoenix, a German Shepherd DogWaiting 508 days
Phoenix
German Shepherd Dog
Irvine, CA
Rex, a German Shepherd DogWaiting 928 days
Rex
German Shepherd Dog
Irvine, CA
Lancer, a German Shepherd Dog / Husky / MixedWaiting 1908 days
Lancer
German Shepherd Dog / Husky / Mixed
Irvine, CA

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Dogs near Irvine

Chino Hills (16)Newport Beach (111)Lake Forest (52)Mission Viejo (13)Orange (125)Menifee (22)

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