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.
Oceanside CA 92058 | 0.5 mile away
Last Chance at Life is an all-breed rescue and adoption organization. We have a special fondness for Boxers, birds, and other dogs in need of medical care. Our focus is helping the animals in San Diego County, and we oftentimes, when space and resources are available, will pull animals from outside of San Diego County. Our rescues come to us from local shelters and humane societies, owners who can
Oceanside CA 92058 | 0.5 mile away
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
Oceanside CA | 2.1 miles away
Greyhound Connection is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, formed and operating in San Diego County, California to promote and facilitate the adoption of retired racing greyhounds into caring and responsible forever homes. We strive to accomplish this mission in accordance with the following guiding principles: Fostering in a home environment to acclimate the greyhound to lif
San Luis Rey CA 92068 | 5.6 miles away
The Ark Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization that is based in Orange County, California. We save animals from local high-kill shelters and various other situations.
San Marcos CA 92079 | 5.6 miles away
SPOT, Saving Pets One at a Time, is a leading San Diego County all-volunteer rescue organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in shelters. Our goal is to save treatable, trainable, manageable and misdiagnosed dog and cats. We rescue them and provide foster homes in order to give them the care, medical, behavior and training, they need until we find them their forever loving hom
Carlsbad CA 92011 | 6.5 miles away
ARRF (Animal Rescue Resource Foundation) is an organization with years of combined experience in rescue, spay/neuter and support of people that are helping animals get a better deal. We are a 501 (c) (3) Non-profit organization working to assist the rescue community, educate the public, and support low cost spay/neuter efforts. We support a variety of efforts to protect and defend our furry friend
Vista CA | 6.5 miles away
We are a not-for-profit organization that takes in needy Papillons, Pap mixes, and, whenever possible, other small dogs for rehoming. We are a small local rescue and we place all of our rescued dogs with people who reside in Southern California.
Vista CA 92085 | 7.4 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,
Carlsbad CA 92011 | 7.8 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
Carlsbad CA 92013 | 9.1 miles away
Wagging Dog Rescue is a grassroots nonprofit that champions the rights of animals worldwide and works to create a better future for all lives. We rescue orphaned dogs and other critters from shelters and streets in Southern California and ’round the globe who have no other options and are at risk of euthanasia or worse, who may need medical care or rehabilitation, and who will one day be restore
Carlsbad CA 92009 | 9.2 miles away
Bichon FurKids believes that our animal companions deserve to be cherished, cared for and protected. We value the loving contribution they make to our lives and are dedicated to assisting these loyal companions in finding forever homes - and a second chance at life. We are strongly committed to making a difference in the lives of bichon frises, bichon mixes and the buddies with whom they play and
Bonsall CA 92003 | 10.7 miles away
We are the California GSP Rescue. We are a breed-specific 501c3 Non Profit rescue specializing in German Shorthaired Pointers (GSP’s). As a not-for-profit organization, we operate through volunteers and networking to assure proper placement and lifetime assistance for each dog and enjoyment by adopting families. California GSP Rescue takes purebred GSP’s from any situation for careful evaluati
San Marcos CA | 11.7 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.
Encinitas CA 92023 | 11.9 miles away
The Rescue House is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting cats through its rescue, foster and adoption activities. We find loving homes for unwanted, abandoned, homeless and abused cats. We open our arms to socialized, people-friendly cats that need assistance, regardless of age and often regardless of handicap. We find good homes for every cat that we take in - we are
San Marcos CA | 11.9 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.
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