San Diego Humane Society

San Diego Humane Society Creating a more humane San Diego for animals and the people who love them. This page is intended first and foremost for supporters.

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Quit horsing around and enter our Photo Fundraiser contest! Whether your pet is a majestic model or more of a chaotic gr...
06/09/2026

Quit horsing around and enter our Photo Fundraiser contest! Whether your pet is a majestic model or more of a chaotic gremlin with a cute face, we want to see them shine in our calendar.

Enter their best photo at https://www.gogophotocontest.com/sdhumane2027 for a chance to win a featured month spread — and with just five votes, they’re guaranteed a spot in the collage pages. Every entry and vote helps support lifesaving care for animals in need.

So saddle up, scroll through that camera roll and submit your star! 🐎

Join us for the DeMaio Second Chance Challenge! Thanks to Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, adoption fees will be waived for t...
06/08/2026

Join us for the DeMaio Second Chance Challenge! Thanks to Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, adoption fees will be waived for the first 100 adult pets adopted June 12–14. After that, adult pet adoption fees will be just $25 for the rest of the weekend!

Visit our campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego to find your perfect match. Thank you for helping even more animals find their second chance, Assemblymember DeMaio!

Update: The Airport Fire has been controlled, and we are safely moving animals back to our Airport Road location in Ocea...
06/08/2026

Update: The Airport Fire has been controlled, and we are safely moving animals back to our Airport Road location in Oceanside. We will open for regular business hours tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Due to fire evacuations, the Airport Road location at our Oceanside Campus is currently closed.

If you have a stray pet or injured or orphaned wildlife, please bring them to another San Diego Humane Society location for assistance. For campus hours and locations, please visit our website at https://sdhumane.org/about/hours-locations/.

🚨 If you are evacuating due to the or , TAKE YOUR PETS WITH YOU. 🚨Do not wait until conditions worsen or evacuation o...
06/08/2026

🚨 If you are evacuating due to the or , TAKE YOUR PETS WITH YOU. 🚨
Do not wait until conditions worsen or evacuation orders become mandatory. Fires can spread quickly, roads can close, and emergency responders may not be able to return for animals left behind.
🐾 Your pets depend on you to keep them safe.
If you need to leave: ✅ Bring your pets indoors now so they can be quickly loaded into carriers or vehicles. ✅ Take food, water, medications, vaccination records, and identification. ✅ Bring crates, carriers, leashes, collars, bedding, and any supplies needed to keep your pets safe and comfortable. ✅ Make sure collars and ID tags are current, and verify your pet's microchip information is up to date. ✅ If you have horses or livestock, begin evacuation preparations immediately and move animals early whenever possible.
⚠️ Never leave pets behind during an evacuation. They cannot protect themselves from fast-moving fire, smoke, extreme heat, or changing conditions. Waiting until the last minute can put both animals and people at greater risk.
If you're away from home, contact a trusted neighbor or friend who can help evacuate your animals.
The safest choice is to leave early and take your pets with you.
📋 Download a complete Pet Disaster Preparedness Checklist at: https://sdhumane.org/pet-disaster-preparedness-information/
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Thank you to our friends at PetSafe for donating over 500 harnesses and leashes to support pets adopted during Californi...
06/08/2026

Thank you to our friends at PetSafe for donating over 500 harnesses and leashes to support pets adopted during California Adopt-a-Pet Day! There is nothing better than seeing happy pups with wagging tails walk into their new life with their families. Thank you, !

Did you know that rehoming your pet doesn’t have to start with a trip to the shelter? Life can sometimes bring unexpecte...
06/07/2026

Did you know that rehoming your pet doesn’t have to start with a trip to the shelter? Life can sometimes bring unexpected changes, and rehoming directly into a loving new family can be a compassionate choice for both you and your companion.

Resources like Home To Home and Adopt a Pet connect you with potential adopters in your community, allowing you to choose a home that fits your pet’s personality, needs and routine. This approach often makes the transition gentler for pets and helps ease the strain on crowded shelters, making space for animals in urgent need.

If you or someone you know is considering rehoming, visit https://sdhumane.org/services/find-a-new-home-for-your-pet/ to learn more.

We're thrilled to share that more than 338 animals found loving homes during today's California Adopt-a-Pet Day event! C...
06/07/2026

We're thrilled to share that more than 338 animals found loving homes during today's California Adopt-a-Pet Day event! Congratulations to all the people and pets beginning their new chapters together. Every adoption not only changes that animal’s life, but also opens space in our shelters for other pets in need. Thank you to everyone who welcomed a new family member today 🎉💙

In the coming weeks, San Diego’s City Council will be voting on a proposed motion that, if approved, is a productive fir...
06/05/2026

In the coming weeks, San Diego’s City Council will be voting on a proposed motion that, if approved, is a productive first step toward removing significant financial barriers to having pets in rental housing — and we need your help!

In recent years, we’ve seen a significant increase in owner surrenders due to housing issues — such as costly pet deposits, monthly “pet rent” or simply a lack of ability to find a rental that allows pets. The Residential Rental Price Gouging, Fee Exploitation, and Cost Transparency Ordinance would allow the committee to open thousands of new pet-friendly housing opportunities and reduce the strain on local animal sheltering and rescue organizations.

Here's how you can help:

1. Call and/or email San Diego’s Mayor and City Council members before Tuesday, June 30, and let them know you support the Residential Rental Price Gouging, Fee Exploitation, and Cost Transparency Ordinance. Contact information and sample language can be found in the pinned comments below.

2. Attend the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 30, at 2 p.m. Learn how to participate here: https://www.sandiego.gov/cityclerk/participate.

From all of us at San Diego Humane Society, thank you for helping make our community a better, more compassionate place for animals and people!

We know you didn’t forget — how could you? But just in case your group chat, neighbor or that family member who's always...
06/05/2026

We know you didn’t forget — how could you? But just in case your group chat, neighbor or that family member who's always “thinking about adopting” missed it, we’re putting this front and center: Adoption fees will be waived for every single pet in our shelters tomorrow, June 6, for California Adopt-a-Pet Day!

We’re joining this state-wide initiative hosted by CalAnimals, SF SPCA and ASPCA to help as many pets as possible find loving homes. So if you've been on the fence about adding a new member to your family, now is the time. You can meet adoptable pets at our campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego — or start your search at https://sdhumane.org/adopt/available-pets/.

Your compassion for animals can go twice as far when you support Give Humane: San Diego Humane Society's Day of Giving, ...
06/05/2026

Your compassion for animals can go twice as far when you support Give Humane: San Diego Humane Society's Day of Giving, thanks to a generous $50,000 match from our friends Charles and Carol Baum! By donating today, you'll provide second chances for vulnerable animals like Twisty.

This 9-year-old cat was brought to us after his owner became ill and sadly was no longer able to care for him. He has radial hypoplasia, or “twisty cat syndrome,” which means he is unable to use his back legs and requires accommodations to use the litterbox and get around. In a wonderful twist of fate, Twisty’s affectionate personality led him to a loving home ready to meet his needs. Now, he’ll enjoy the rest of his years in comfort with the compassionate, dedicated care he deserves.

More than 40,000 animals like Twisty are relying on us for help this year, and your support will save TWICE as many lives. Donate now on Facebook or at https://secure.sdhumane.org/site/Donation2?mfc_pref=T&df_id=27692&27692.donation=form1.

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5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA
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Friday 10am - 5pm
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