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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⏰ The clock’s ticking! ⏰ Submit your pet’s cutest photo in our Photo Fundraiser by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 31 for a chance at...
08/29/2026

⏰ The clock’s ticking! ⏰ Submit your pet’s cutest photo in our Photo Fundraiser by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 31 for a chance at a full-month feature in our 2027 calendar. With just five votes, their photo is guaranteed a spot in the collage pages. Every vote and entry at https://www.gogophotocontest.com/sdhumane2027 helps thousands of animals in need.

08/29/2026

We couldn’t hold it in any longer, all fees are waived today (August 29) for Clear the Shelters! Join us at our campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego!

08/29/2026

We think Escondido’s Penny (974533) may have missed her calling as a professional dancer. Learning “roll over” is impressive in and of itself, but rolling over and then doing a little boogie for added entertainment? Now, that’s a natural-born performer! So, if you’re in need of a little pick-me-up, Penny and her adorable shimmy are certain to brighten your day, courtesy of our animal care associate (and Penny’s dance coach)!

08/28/2026

Nono is one of the many huskies who arrived during last month’s large intake, and we’re proud to share that in just a few weeks, he’s made some incredible progress. When Nono first arrived, he was very fearful of the world around him and wasn’t comfortable walking on leash. But with time, patience and plenty of support from our dedicated teams, he’s started to feel safe and show off his goofy personality.

These days, Nono loves playing with toys, getting the zoomies, spending time with his caretakers and insisting on being a lap dog despite being 57 lbs. As you can tell, he’s also discovered that playing fetch is pretty fun and would prefer if our staff cleared their schedules to just play with him all day.

While Nono is still learning that the leash isn’t anything to be afraid of, he’s come such a long way and is clearly having a lot of fun learning to be a dog. He’ll do best with patient adopters who are willing to give him time to warm up, let him set the pace and build a relationship with him as he continues gaining confidence. And, of course, a lap ready to accommodate a 57 lb lap dog wouldn’t hurt. Learn more about adopting Nono (1001224) at our El Cajon Campus today!

Lindsey Jacobellis may have won two Olympic gold medals, but we think meeting our puppies might be her cutest accomplish...
08/28/2026

Lindsey Jacobellis may have won two Olympic gold medals, but we think meeting our puppies might be her cutest accomplishment yet!

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! 🎉 We're waiving ALL adoption fees for the more than 800 adoptable pets in our care as part of N...
08/28/2026

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! 🎉 We're waiving ALL adoption fees for the more than 800 adoptable pets in our care as part of NBC 7 San Diego and Telemundo's Clear the Shelters!

Dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, pigs, birds, rabbits, chickens, reptiles and more adorable adoptable animals are waiting to meet YOU! Visit our campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to help us .

Clear the Shelters is almost here! 🎉 As you prepare to head our way this Saturday, take a few minutes to swipe through f...
08/28/2026

Clear the Shelters is almost here! 🎉 As you prepare to head our way this Saturday, take a few minutes to swipe through for everything you need to know before you arrive. We have so many deserving pets waiting to meet their new families, and we can’t wait to see you bright and early at our El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego campuses!

This summer, thousands of animals are counting on us to give them the gift of a brighter future 🌞. Don’t miss this chanc...
08/28/2026

This summer, thousands of animals are counting on us to give them the gift of a brighter future 🌞. Don’t miss this chance to support our Summer Fund Drive on Facebook or at https://secure.sdhumane.org/site/Donation2?mfc_pref=T&df_id=28234&28234.donation=form1 and have your donation doubled up to $50,000 by the Four-Legged Fund!

Like so many shelters across the country, we are over capacity with homeless pets who deserve better. But no matter how many animals come through our doors, your support will help us provide safe shelter and a second chance to each one.

Together, we can keep animals like Peanut safe. When we rescued him, he was scared, alone and in need of medical care — and today, he’s healthy and thriving in a loving home.

Please donate before midnight on Aug. 31 to save twice as many lives and create a future that’s twice as bright!

Quick! Our Photo Fundraiser ends in a few days, and there’s just one thing missing — your amazing pet! Snap an adorable ...
08/27/2026

Quick! Our Photo Fundraiser ends in a few days, and there’s just one thing missing — your amazing pet! Snap an adorable pic, enter it at https://www.gogophotocontest.com/sdhumane2027 and they could score a full-month feature in our calendar! Plus, every entry helps animals in need. Don’t wait — fame (and lifesaving impact) is just a click away.

08/27/2026

We are facing another urgent capacity challenge following a mass intake of 23 adult Chihuahuas on Tuesday. Many of the Chihuahuas are experiencing hair loss and missing teeth, and some are fearful and will need specialized care. Each dog received vaccines and a bath upon intake, and they will all need thorough medical and behavioral evaluations before they will be ready for adoption. They are not currently available, but any who become available will be posted at https://sdhumane.org/adopt/available-pets/ in the coming weeks.

This large intake comes at a time when our shelters are already facing a critically high canine capacity of 171%. You can help make a difference by:

Adopting: It's a fantastic time to welcome a new pet, as adoption fees are currently 50% off for Clear the Shelters. And this Saturday, Aug. 29, adoption fees will be waived.

Fostering: Temporarily fostering a large dog is another lifesaving way to create urgently needed kennel space. We'll provide food, supplies, resources and medical care — fosters provide the time, space and love. Learn more at https://sdhumane.org/support/foster-a-pet/.

Spaying and neutering: Spaying and neutering is one of the most effective ways to help prevent unwanted litters and reduce pet overpopulation. We offer low-cost spay/neuter resources at https://sdhumane.org/services/low-cost-veterinary-services/spay-neuter/.

Thank you for helping us share this urgent need with our community.

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5500 Gaines St
San Diego, CA
92110

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Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
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