The Foundation for Care of Indigent Animals (FCIA) is a small 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is staffed 100% by dedicated volunteers. FCIA was founded in 1982 by Penny Adams, who, for the following 25-plus years, tirelessly committed herself to the rescue and care of companion animals in need. FCIA takes in small adoptable dogs in need of care that would have otherwise been euthanized. Animals come to us from many sources. Some have been rescued from San Diego County shelters. Others have been abandoned or relinquished to us as the result of a family facing the loss of their home, or due to the illness or death of the primary caregiver. We provide these dogs with medical care when needed, compassionate foster homes, and plenty of love and attention. We work very hard to find devoted forever homes for our animals.
All dogs are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, fecal checked, heartworm tested (if old enough), heartworm treated if positive, and most are micro-chipped prior to adoption. Several dogs have received additional medical care. Most dogs are housebroken. We do not adopt dogs to homes that have other un-altered pets. Nor do we place dogs in homes with unfenced swimming pools. The dog is placed in the home that would be most suitable for the dog. We ask potential adopters to fill out the FCIA Adoption Application. If a match is made, adopters will be asked to sign a contract stating that they will provide all necessary care for the animal. 1. The standard adoption donation is $175.00 to $250.00. This adoption donation helps us pay for care that was provided the adopted dog as well as other foster dogs in our program. 2. We do not release animals at the adoption site. 3. A house visit by FCIA is necessary before an animal is released to a new home. 4. Each dog will go to his/her new home for a 10 day trial period. Within these 10 days, if the match does not work out, the adoptee will receive a full refund. After this 10 day period, FCIA is not required to give a refund. 5. If the adopter is unable to provide the necessary care, the animal must be returned to FCIA.
Spring Valley CA 91977 | 2.2 miles away
The National Cat Protection Society™ (NatCat) is a non-profit, no-kill 501(c)(3) animal organization with shelters dedicated to cats and kittens. Founded in 1968, our organization cares for owner-relinquished kitties until they find a forever family and in our retirement home. Located in Newport Beach, Orange County and Spring Valley, San Diego County, CA, our two local animal shelters offer ado
El Cajon CA 92019 | 3.8 miles away
Greyhound Adoption Center is an organization that invests in HOPE and HAPPY ENDINGS. We rescue greyhounds that have been raised in a cruel industry. We see their potential and amazingly, these dogs that have no reason to trust humans, give us their trust. With love, nutrition, and medical care, we see them transform from hopeless to hopeful. Then we take it a step further. Because they have tru
La Mesa CA 91941 | 3.9 miles away
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Aussie Rescue San Diego & Friends is a non-profit organization in San Diego finding homes for Australian Shepherds, Aussie mixes and others.
Bonita CA 91902 | 4 miles away
We are the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services; enforce local and state laws; investigate animal law violations from minor code infractions to felony animal cruelty cases; provide owner education when appropriate; investigate and work with prosecutors on serious animal-related crimes; rescue animals that are stray, sick or injured; rescue animals that are endangered by floods, fires
El Cajon CA 92022 | 4 miles away
Established in 2002, East County Animal Rescue is a grassroots effort of volunteers who are passionate about helping animals in need within the San Diego community. Many of our volunteers have dedicated their lives to helping animals. As the only rescue in the area executing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), we are most often found out on the streets of the community going to great lengths to spay and ne
El Cajon CA 92021 | 4.4 miles away
Adopt A Friend Forever Rescue is a 501(c) non profit organization that has been rescuing dogs and cats from high kill shelters all over California since 1987 and finding them happy, permanent homes. 100% of our proceeds, after costs, go to providing for the animals in our care.
El Cajon CA 92021 | 4.4 miles away
Shelter Pet Partners is a non-profit, no-kill animal rescue saving lives since 2003. Since that time we have taken in thousands of cats and dogs and placed them in forever loving homes. We realize that the word "shelter" in our name can be confusing, as we are not an animal shelter. We partner with the shelters, rescuing "at risk" animals and bringing them in to our program
El Cajon CA 92021 | 4.4 miles away
Westie Rescue of California and seven Western states, is a charitable and educational private independent not-for-profit organization. As our Mission Statement indicates, we are active in providing public breed education, rescue services, foster rehabilitation, animal training, terrier knowledgeable, and often times, life-saving medical care, and placement in approved forever homes. Our rescues co
El Cajon CA | 4.5 miles away
Lionel's Legacy is a 501c3 non-profit San Diego based senior dog rescue and humane education program for elementary school children.
El Cajon CA 92020 | 4.7 miles away
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El Cajon CA 92020 | 5.6 miles away
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San Diego CA 92115 | 5.8 miles away
Founded in August 2006, SCGSR consists of a dedicated team of volunteers. SCGSR rescues, rehabilitates, provides spay/neuter and veterinary care, and re-homes pets in Southern California. SCGSR has rescued and placed over 900 animals. Our rescues include German Shepherds, Great Danes, Poodles, many mixed breeds, cats and kittens, a chicken, and even a boa constrictor. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit located
Santee CA | 7.5 miles away
SENA Animal Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization. We do not have a facility at this time and we have been working hard to raise funds and build SENA's sanctuary. Our mission is to build SENA's sanctuary, although - in the meantime - we are helping as many homeless cats and dogs as we can, finding these deserving pets owners who will love and care for these very special pet
San Diego CA | 7.5 miles away
In 2006, a fast-food worker, while handing out bags of food through the drive-up window, watched as feral cats and kittens alike gathered nearby to stare hungrily at these aromatic goodies. Soon thereafter Guardian Angels Animal Rescue was formed as a cat rescue and incorporated in the state of California. As a 501(c)3 organization, Guardian Angels Animal Rescue remains active today. Guardian Ange
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