Create a More Humane San Diego®
Inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.
Join us at the Walk for Animals in Escondido on March 21 or San Diego on May 2 and make a lifesaving impact for pets and wildlife!
Become a Constant Companion to help every animal get the shelter, medical care, love and second chance they deserve.
Feb. 10-15, adopt an adult dog (7 months or older) for just $50, thanks to our friends at Purina!
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Our work is only possible because of donors like you! Your gifts feed animals, provide medical care, and provide community support services.
Latest News
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...
Cat Attacked by Coyote Graduates from Rabies Quarantine
San Diego Humane Society staff throw graduation party for Kyle the orange tabby ESCONDIDO, CA — Staff at San Diego...
Year End Rescue
On Dec. 29, our Humane Law Enforcement team responded to a call that no animal welfare organization ever wants to...
Five New Animal Welfare Laws Sponsored by San Diego Humane Society Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026
SAN DIEGO — Five key animal welfare bills sponsored bySan Diego Humane Society will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, marking...
San Diego Humane Society Successfully Releases First Hoary Bat in SoCal Outfitted with Tracking Transmitter
SAN DIEGO — On this World Wildlife Conservation Day, San Diego Humane Society is celebrating that its Project Wildlife Program...
San Diego Humane Society named a Top Workplace for a fifth year
San Diego Humane Society has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The San Diego Union Tribune for a fifth year...
San Diego Man Sentenced After 34 Animals Rescued from Flooded Home
SAN DIEGO — A man was sentenced today, Dec. 1, 2025, in a case involving the rescue of 33 animals from...
