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 shelter 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 El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona and San Diego, we provide animal services for 14 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.
What We Strive For:
Our Vision
A more compassionate world.
Our Mission
Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.
Our Values
Compassion
Courage
Impact
Inclusion
Integrity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at San Diego Humane Society
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
2905 San Luis Rey Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
San Diego County with shelter locations in San Diego, Escondido, El Cajon and Oceanside.
Additional adoption info
Adoption Fees: https://resources.sdhumane.org/Programs_and_Services/Adoption_Resources/Adoption_Fees
Adoption application
25909 N Lake Wohlford Rd,
Valley Center,
CA
92084
5004 Dehesa Rd.,
El Cajon,
CA
92019
San Diego, CA 92019
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