San Diego Humane Society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Our lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable animals from being euthanized. We are a private, independent, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any other humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. With campuses in Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego, we provide animal services for 12 cities within San Diego County. We not only care for 50,000 animals in our communities, but also share the expertise we have gained through our innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities. While our influence is expanding nationally, our top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. We provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love
1. View Available Pets Browse our adoptable animals or visit the animals in person at our San Diego, Escondido or Oceanside Campuses; visit one of our adoption centers around the county; or come see us at one of our Mobile Adoption events! 2. Meet the Pet(s) and an adoption Counselor. Be sure to check our operation hours and please allow a 1-hour minimum to complete the adoption process. Once you’ve selected an animal (or two!) that you’re interested in adopting, you can meet with an adoption counselor and spend time getting to know the pet. Our adoption counselors are trained to help make the best match for you and can answer any questions you may have. Animal Introductions. San Diego Humane Society will only complete dog-to-dog introductions in special circumstances based on the behaviors displayed by the dog(s) in our care or by the owned dog. We recommend before bringing a second pet into your home, you assess whether or not this will enrich your current pet’s life. Protocol for dog to dog introductions | Protocol for cat to cat introductions. 3. Complete the Adoption. When you've found a great match, it's time to complete the adoption process! You'll have the opportunity to ask the adoption counselors questions about training and get tips on helping your new pet adjust to your home. If the animal you are interested in has any medical or behavioral conditions, we will also arrange a pre-adoption consultation with one of our veterinarians or trainers.
Fallbrook CA 92028 | 4 miles away
Dogz In Need, K-9 Rescue is based in Fallbrook, California. Working with dedicated volunteers, we provide resources for animals in danger within shelters and humane societies throughout southern California. The rescue group members provide a clean, safe, loving and peaceful environment for each dog awaiting a forever family.
Escondido CA 92025 | 4.7 miles away
THE SAVING SLIM FOUNDATION is a registered 501c3 non-profit and your donations are tax deductible. We believe that the American Pit Bull Terrier has become very misunderstood in American society. "Slim" was the muse for the Foundation coming into existence. Abused and an ex-fighting dog, he had no chance of survival. He was property of the FCAC shelter in Rome, Georgia where the county
Valley Center CA 92082 | 5 miles away
Founded in 2009 as a not for profit corporation, Hoofs and Woofs Animal Rescue is dedicated to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home serviceable equines and others. Nestled into a hill in Valley Center, Hoofs and Woofs Animal Rescue offers sanctuary to a number of special needs creatures and is home for those awaiting adoption.
Valley Center CA | 5.1 miles away
The sanctuary is located on private property on a quiet hillside in Valley Center, a small town in northern San Diego county. Almost 2 1/2 acres provides a warm, caring home environment for several cats, dogs, and farm animals. The number of resident animals is small when compared with other sanctuaries across the country, but this allows every animal the opportunity for daily one-on-one interacti
San Marcos CA | 7.5 miles away
We are a volunteer organization whose mission is to find forever homes for those abused and/or unwanted dogs. We specialize in the well being and temperament of these gentle giants which enables us to place and/or help prospective families make an informed decision on choosing their new best friend.
San Marcos CA 92079 | 7.7 miles away
Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue is a California 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Pets by the thousands are being left homeless for a wide variety of reasons. We do not judge how these adorable and deserving souls get into our arms, just that we welcome them. Our Commitment is to find them loving and lasting forever homes using the most responsible and safe rescue means possible. Our Passion is to r
San Marcos CA | 7.8 miles away
Saving Shelter Pets of California, Inc. is non profit 501(c)(3) animal rescue located in North County San Diego that saves animals facing euthanasia at city & county facilities.
Valley Center CA | 8.5 miles away
Martin's Home, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt animal rescue dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming homeless animals. We are an all volunteer organization and our animals are housed in foster homes or adoption locations, cared for by volunteers. We take in homeless cats, rabbits, and horses at risk of being homeless or abused as space allows. We prefer to focus on those animals "most at
San Marcos CA | 9.4 miles away
A California Non-Profit, 501(c)3 (pending) all breed dog rescue Rose To The Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer run all breed dog rescue organization dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of abused, abandoned, unwanted, neglected and homeless dogs. We seek to give them each the healthy and happy life they deserve in a loving, caring and safe forever home. We strive to educate all on
San Diego CA 92198 | 9.8 miles away
Cuteodyssey Rescue is primarily a Shih Tzu Rescue (although we do take other breeds and mixes), located in S Cali. We are a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, tax ID number: 27-441-9788. We love dogs and we love to see them enhance a life. Our goals are two-fold. First, we want to save shelter dogs and secondly, we want your life to be improved by matching a wonderful dog to a safe, loving and car
Ramona CA | 10.8 miles away
Sugar Plum Angels Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity devoted to saving the lives of homeless shelter cats and kittens.
Ramona CA 92065 | 10.8 miles away
Our Mission is to give of our skills in the animal communications and care fields, to give our love and labor and share an environment for the healing of animals that are in dire need. We facilitate the expertise, guidance and utmost care for them, so that they may recover from neglect, injury, cruelty or from being unwanted or endangered. We assist them in finding happy and enriched lives in fore
Ramona CA 92065 | 11.4 miles away
LAR is an all breed canine rescue that specializes in mastiffs and rare breeds. We have a 15 acre, sprawling ranch in north east San Diego County that is home to rescued horses, goats, various livestock and of course, our wonderful, adoptable dogs! We also offer private air transport and low to no cost, long term boarding for active duty military members that are deploying as well as fellow rescue
Vista CA 92085 | 12 miles away
Synergy is a non-profit 501(c)(3) - Operating out of Bend, Oregon & San Diego, California. A rescue, rehab & sanctuary for special needs animals. Synergy rescues super seniors, special needs and terminally ill animals who have run out of time at animal control. Their souls are restored for whatever time remains. Our Goal is provide respect and dignity to all beings, no matter of their age,
Ramona CA 92065 | 12.2 miles away
The name of our rescue is NikaPower, Inc. however we have a physical storefront and that is our dba, The Rescued Pup Boutique. The Rescued Pup Boutique is a rescue-only pet store. Unlike the pet stores in malls that support breeders and puppy mills, our store has rescue dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes available for adoption. We also carry a full line of the best accessories for your pampered po