San Diego County Animal Services

San Diego County Animal Services Official Page of the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services
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Two shelter locations:
2481 Palomar Airport, Carlsbad 92011
5821 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita 91902

Adoption fees WAIVED today! 🎉🐾We’ve already had so many pets go home — let’s keep it going. Your new best friend is wait...
06/06/2026

Adoption fees WAIVED today! 🎉🐾

We’ve already had so many pets go home — let’s keep it going. Your new best friend is waiting! 💛🏡

🗓️ Open Sun/Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat
🐾Interactions between 10:00a-4:30p
📍5821 Sweetwater Rd Bonita 91902
📍2481 Palomar Airport Rd Carlsbad 92011

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Hi friends, it’s Sandy! 🐾💛I had the best Dog’s Day Out the other day and just had to share!• First, I got to ride in the...
06/06/2026

Hi friends, it’s Sandy! 🐾💛

I had the best Dog’s Day Out the other day and just had to share!

• First, I got to ride in the car for about 15 minutes. I stuck my nose toward the cracked window and took in all the amazing sniffs. Heaven! 🚗🐶
• At the Otay Ranch Mall, I showed off my heel skillsand even walked politely through a few shops. I basked in the sunshine, sniffed everything, and laid down to people‑watch. I gave curious looks to other pups, but kept my manners on point! ☀️👀🐕
• Then came the best part… PUP‑CUP TIME! I loved it so much I licked the cup completely clean. No crumb left behind.🍦
• On the ride back to the shelter, I enjoyed the view again—but also took a little trip to the front seat so I could share some love. ❤️

Overall, I’m just a sweet, gentle girl who loves being part of the pack. Can’t wait for more adventures! 🛣️

🐶 Sandy
🆔 A1947458
📍 Bonita Campus

🗓️ Open Sun/Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat
🐾Interactions between 10:00a-4:30p
📍5821 Sweetwater Rd Bonita 91902
📍2481 Palomar Airport Rd Carlsbad 92011

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨After 341 days, Mako — our handsome 9‑year‑old snowshoe gentleman — has officially been ADOPTED 🎉💙He waited....
06/05/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨

After 341 days, Mako — our handsome 9‑year‑old snowshoe gentleman — has officially been ADOPTED 🎉💙

He waited. He hoped. He napped (a lot). And now he’s curled up in the arms of his perfect human.

Endless gratitude to his foster for giving him love, safety, and the softest landing while he searched for his forever. You made this moment possible 💫

Alvin, Simon, and Theodore have LEFT the building — because they’ve been adopted and are now living their best rat‑pack ...
06/04/2026

Alvin, Simon, and Theodore have LEFT the building — because they’ve been adopted and are now living their best rat‑pack life with their new brother Remi! 🐭💥

Congrats to this squeaky, snack‑loving, whisker‑wiggling family! 🏡💛

Meet Jeff, the most charismatic rooster at our Bonita campus!He’s one of the pets eligible for fee‑waived adoption on Ju...
06/04/2026

Meet Jeff, the most charismatic rooster at our Bonita campus!

He’s one of the pets eligible for fee‑waived adoption on June 6 for California Adopt‑a‑Pet Day — unless his new family finds him first 🤞🏡

🐓 Jeff
🆔 A1948517

🗓️ Open Sun/Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat
🐾 Interactions: 10:00a–4:30p
📍 5821 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita 91902
📍 2481 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad 92011

Say hello to Alvin, Simon, and Theodore — the most charming trio you’ll ever meet 🐭💛These boys are searching for a patie...
06/02/2026

Say hello to Alvin, Simon, and Theodore — the most charming trio you’ll ever meet 🐭💛

These boys are searching for a patient, loving home at our Bonita campus. They’re also part of our fee‑waived adoptions on June 6 for California Adopt‑a‑Pet Day… unless they get scooped up sooner! 🏡✨

Some stories write themselves… Joey’s foster family realized he wasn’t just passing through — he belonged with them 🐶🤍He...
06/01/2026

Some stories write themselves… Joey’s foster family realized he wasn’t just passing through — he belonged with them 🐶🤍

He was officially adopted, making this the happiest kind of foster fail.

Here’s to Joey, to second chances, and to finding home in the most unexpected places ✨

Meet Forrest! 🐾💙This handsome 4‑year‑old neutered male Husky–Malamute mix is ready to steal your heart at our Carlsbad c...
06/01/2026

Meet Forrest! 🐾💙

This handsome 4‑year‑old neutered male Husky–Malamute mix is ready to steal your heart at our Carlsbad campus!

Forrest is one of the pets available for fee‑waived adoption on June 6 for California Adopt‑a‑Pet Day — unless he finds his family before then! 🤞🏡

✨ What we know about Forrest:
• A1945440 🆔
• Exposed to kids ✔️
• House trained 🏠
• Enjoys both indoor & outdoor life 🌤️
• High‑energy boy who loves to move! 🚀
• Knows “sit” and “paw,” and takes treats gently 🍖💛

If you’re ready for adventure, energy, and endless love, Forrest is your guy! 💙🏔️

🗓️ Open Sun/Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat
🐾Interactions between 10:00a-4:30p
📍5821 Sweetwater Rd Bonita 91902
📍2481 Palomar Airport Rd Carlsbad 92011

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Big thank you to Encontro North Park for welcoming some of our adoptable pups today. 🐶💛And huge love to our incredible ...
06/01/2026

Big thank you to Encontro North Park for welcoming some of our adoptable pups today. 🐶💛

And huge love to our incredible volunteers and fosters for showing up, showing off the dogs, and giving them the spotlight they deserve.

No matches today… but tomorrow is a brand‑new day, and their people are out there. ✨🐾

Meet Tootsie! 🐾🤍This 2‑year‑old spayed female is looking for a loving, understanding home at our Bonita campus. Tootsie ...
05/31/2026

Meet Tootsie! 🐾🤍

This 2‑year‑old spayed female is looking for a loving, understanding home at our Bonita campus.

Tootsie is one of the amazing pets available for fee‑waived adoption on June 6 for California Adopt‑a‑Pet Day — unless she finds her perfect match before then! 💛🏡

✨ About Tootsie:
•A1948496 🆔
• House trained ✔️
• Indoor cat only 🐱
• High activity level — playful and curious!
• Enjoys toys and enrichment 🎾
• Prefers to be the only pet 🐾
• Best suited for a home with adults or older, pet‑experienced teens. 🚫👶

Tootsie is a spirited girl who needs a calm, cat‑savvy home that understands her boundaries and can help her blossom. With the right person, she’ll shine! ✨🐾

🗓️ Open Sun/Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat
🐾Interactions between 10:00a-4:30p
📍5821 Sweetwater Rd Bonita 91902
📍2481 Palomar Airport Rd Carlsbad 92011

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5821 Sweetwater Road
Bonita, CA
91902

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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