Meet Sophie..

San Diego, CA · 11 months · Shepherd / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Sep 3, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 3, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Sophie! Below is a new bio for Sophie and is updated as of 9/1/26:Sophie is 36 pounds expected to reach mid 40's (her smom is Carmi and is 42 pounds) she has her brother Pickles. If you are looking for 2 dogs Pickles, sophie, Carmie and Happy are bff's. SHe would be happy in a home with other pets or as a single pet as long as she is adopted by someone who can keep her socialized among other dogs frequently as she loves dog friends. Sophie is such a beautiful shepherd mix rescued from the streets of Tijuana, Mexico when her mama Carmi gave birth to a litter of 7 pups and a good sam took her in and her pups. They seeked assistance for the family of 8 around January and we took the family in to come across to foster in February. Sophie and fam were all fostered by a family in san diego with 4 children ranging 4-12yrs old and couple of large breed dogs which means they had amazing socialization. She came to casa de ARWOB late March as a foster along with some of the sibs and mom and has been here since then. I am her 'foster mom' but realistically I have many foster dogs and cats and I don't do one on one training like a normal foster or an owner can focus on their own dogs. I do have to say she is an amazing teenager! Forget that she is a sweet dog. She loving, intelligent and social. I would say she is almost perfect but there is no such thing as a perfect shepherd or working breed ha haSophie is amazing in her crate, house and potty trained. She is wonderful with children, men, woman, cats and all dogs. She has shown no separation anxiety, she has not shown off or on leash reactivity towards people or dogs. She enjoys car rides and walks/hikes (i don't run but he RUNS like a gazzel off leash) so would be a wonderful running companion. The only con I have seen/felt with Sophie is her chewing. She loves to brake tennis balls in pieces so you have to remove them so she doesn't eat it, she is a thief and takes as many cat toys from the floor as she finds, she loves to chew on twigs and sticks typical teen who is chewy but not destructive. Don't forget to inquire on our foster to adopt trails which are 2-4 weeks, submit an adoption to adopt, comment you'd like to foster (we will likely bring it up as well either way) and you can choose to adopt or foster to adopt as long as you have been approved to foster/adopt one of our rescue dogs. Honestly, Sophie doesn't really need a foster trial like her brother Pickles (also still available) would but we are happy to offer it. If you have no problem with virtual home checks and have written landlord approval then please submit an application online Toda at ARWOB.org or email/text us to schedule a call if you have questions before submitting an application.

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What this home needs

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  housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:23 AM UTC
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