With record numbers of animals currently in shelters, San Diegans are urged to “think adoption first” when adding an animal to their family.
Eleven organizations are asking the community to join them in saving lives by adopting, fostering and spaying and neutering their pets, before the situation becomes even more urgent during the busier summer months.
Safety tips when encountering mountain lions native to San Diego County including how to report a sighting and what to avoid when enjoying the outdoors.
Our Impact
Thank You to Our Supporters!
We could not provide lifesaving care to more than 40,000
pets and wildlife without the support of friends like you!
Upcoming Events
San Diego Humane Society has a handful of major events throughout the year and lots of smaller events each month.
Attend our events and participate in promotions, knowing that your attendance or purchase directly benefits the animals in our care and the programs we offer.
Upcoming Events & Promotions
Attend our events and participate in promotions to benefit the animals in our care and the programs we offer.
Learn more about organizing your own event to benefit the animals.
November 1, 2024
Adoption Meet and Greet - Petco in Santee
November 9, 2024
Free Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Programs
We offer San Diego a wide range of programs and services that strengthen the human-animal bond, prevent cruelty/neglect, provide medical care, educate the community on the humane treatment of animals and provide safety net services for all pet families needing assistance with keeping their pets.
Behavior Programs
Our Behavior Programs help thousands of animals in need of support to become adoptable — or to stay with the families who love them.
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Community Support Services
San Diego Humane Society offers a number of programs to support pet families in our community through challenging times.
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Kitten Nursery
San Diego Humane Society’s Kitten Nursery cares for more than 2,000 orphaned kittens every year.
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Youth Programs
San Diego Humane Society offers a wide variety of programs for youth in our community.
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Project Wildlife
Project Wildlife improves the quality of life for local wildlife and the community by serving as the primary resource for wild animal rehabilitation in San Diego County.
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Thank You to Our Partners
