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Create a More Humane San Diego®

Inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.

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Spring Into Compassion

When you give today, your gift will be MATCHED up to $50,000 by our dedicated friends Charles and Carol Baum.

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Kitten Shower

Browse our shower registries to choose the purrfect gift for tiny kittens in need to help these vulnerable babies grow and thrive!

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Walk for Animals

Join us at the Walk for Animals San Diego on May 2 at Liberty Station to make a lifesaving impact for pets and wildlife!

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Featured Pets Waiting for Adoption

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Marcello

A cattle dog cutie!

Juanita

Juanita

Half of a purr-fect duo!

Tipperary

Tipperary

A special, special gal!

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Ali

A world-class relaxation expert!

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Rocky

The cutest grumpy boy!

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Our Impact

Animals admitted to our care
Pets adopted or returned to their loving homes
Animals spayed or neutered
Wild animals helped by Humane Officers

Latest News

Joeys

National Wildlife Week: San Diego Humane Society Urges Public to Check for Opossum Joeys After Roadside Collisions

SAN DIEGO — In recognition of National Wildlife Week, San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program is urging the community...
Bear Cubs

Bear Cubs from Monrovia Arrive at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center for Specialized Care

RAMONA, CA — Two black bear cubs from Monrovia are receiving specialized care at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife...
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“Rabies Free” Party! Dog Attacked by Coyote Ready for Forever Home

The wait is finally over for one of San Diego Humane Society’s most resilient survivors. Today, a 10-month-old Maltese named...
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San Diego Welfare Organizations Increase Free and Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Access During National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month

In recognition of Spay/Neuter Awareness Month in February, organizations in the San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition significantly increased access to...
Stockton Cat Intake

San Diego Humane Society Welcomes 34 More Cats from Overcrowded Stockton Shelter

This afternoon, San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) welcomed 34 additional cats and kittens from City of Stockton Animal Shelter, to...
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Year End Rescue

On Dec. 29, our Humane Law Enforcement team responded to a call that no animal welfare organization ever wants to...
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Resilient Bobcat Returns to the Wild after Months of Specialized Care at San Diego Humane Society

RAMONA, CA — A young bobcat kitten, once fighting for her life against severe emaciation, anemia and mange, is now...
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SDSU Student-Athletes Unite for Animals: Valentine’s Day Service Event at San Diego Humane Society

SAN DIEGO — While many were celebrating Valentine's Day with flowers and candy, 25 San Diego State University (SDSU) student-athletes,...
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Rare Snowy Plover Returns to the Wild Following Collaborative Rescue and Rehabilitation Effort

SAN DIEGO, CA — A Western Snowy Plover, a species of special concern in San Diego County, has returned to...
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Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer

Opportunities for ongoing or one time volunteering for both adults and youth

Foster

Care for animals temporarily in your home until they are adopted.

Fundraise

Host a fundraising event, host a supply drive, fundraise on Facebook, and more!

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