Recent Advocacy Stories
Learn more about San Diego Humane Society's efforts to advance animal welfare.
We need your help! Your voice as a resident of San Diego is powerful in compelling the city to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of animals and people.
San Diego Humane Society (SDHS), in partnership with leading national animal welfare organizations, is proud to sponsor five key bills aimed at improving animal welfare in California.
In response to a groundbreaking multi-part investigation into the puppy market in California by the Los Angeles Times this fall, Senator Tom Umberg and Assemblymembers Steve Bennett and Marc Berman jointly introduced legislation sponsored by San Diego Humane Society today in Sacramento to curb consumer fraud and abuse in California.
San Diego Humane Society is proudly sponsoring legislation this year to ensure critical funding for native wildlife rehabilitation remains available to California’s licensed, nonprofit rehabilitation organizations.
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.
Press Releases
May 14, 2025
San Diego Humane Society Cares for Youngest Black Bear Cub in Its History
San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife team is currently caring for the youngest black bear...
May 8, 2025
San Diego Humane Society Takes in More Than 260 Animals in a Single Day
In just 24 hours, at least 267 animals entered our care across multiple campuses — a testament to...
May 1, 2025
San Diego Humane Society’s 31st Annual Walk for Animals is Saturday!
San Diego Humane Society is excited to invite the community to register now for its 31st annual...
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