Directory of Animal Shelters in San Diego, CA

Looking for a new pet? Please consider adopting a new dog or puppy from an animal shelter in San Diego. You’ll find information on all of the animal shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups we’ve partnered with in San Diego below. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in San Diego.

Pet Friendly PAWS San Diego San Diego Humane Society
PAWS San Diego San Diego Humane Society 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. Their lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable animals from being euthanized. They 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, they provide animal services for 12 cities within San Diego County. They not only care for 50,000 animals in our communities, but also share the expertise they have gained through their innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities.

While their influence is expanding nationally, their top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. They provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love.
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Pet Friendly San Diego Humane Society
San Diego Humane Society 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. Their lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable animals from being euthanized. They 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, they provide animal services for 12 cities within San Diego County. They not only care for 50,000 animals in our communities, but also share the expertise they have gained through their innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities.

While their influence is expanding nationally, their top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. They provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love.
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Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group, Inc. is 501c3 animal rescue group dedicated to rescuing labrador retrievers and labrador mixed breed dogs in Southern, Central and Northern California and placing them in loving homes. Founded in 2007, the all-volunteer group is comprised of experienced men and women who work passionately to save dogs from local shelters. Their volunteers are dedicated to changing the fate of labrador retrievers. Their volunteers include countless men and women who open their hearts and homes to our rescues in need. Without them, none of this would be possible. See Details
Project Wildlife San Diego Humane Society 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. Their lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable animals from being euthanized. They 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, they provide animal services for 12 cities within San Diego County. They not only care for 50,000 animals in our communities, but also share the expertise they have gained through their innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities.

While their influence is expanding nationally, their top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. They provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love.
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Second Chance Dog Rescue Second Chance Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization in San Diego, CA. They rescue, rehabilitate and re-home pups, primarily from local shelters and more. If you want to add a new furry family member, you can visit with the adoptable pets. Foster opportunities are also available. See Details
Koalition of Rescuers & Animal Lovers K.O.R.A.L. K.O.R.A.L. Rescue is a San Diego based registered non-profit public charity. We are dedicated to saving lives of shelter animals from high kill shelters, especially those already scheduled for euthanasia. Our main focus is medium to large breed canines, in particular German Shepherds and blends of the breed. See Details
The Animal Pad The Animal Pad is a non-profit, all-breed dog rescue based in La Mesa, CA that focuses on saving dogs from high-kill shelters and the streets of Mexico. See Details
Helen Woodward Animal Center Helen Woodward Animal Center is a nonprofit organization that benefits the community by providing educational and therapeutic programs for people, as well as humane care and adoption for homeless animals in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. If you are looking to add a new furry family member, you can visit with the adoptable dogs and cats at the shelter. Foster opportunities are also available. See Details
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