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CBS 8's Jeff Zevely Visits San Diego Humane Society's Bahde Center for Shelter Medicine
San Diego Humane Society holds annual March Meowness pet photo contest
March 12, 2026 CBS 8‘Smallest Survivor’ in Shelter As Maltese Puppy Loses Leg in Coyote Attack
March 10, 2026 NewsweekGardener Finds A Sick ‘Kitten’ In The Bushes — But She Isn’t What She Seems
March 6, 2026 The Dodo
Press Releases
February 18, 2026
San Diego Welfare Organizations Increase Free and Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Appointments During National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
SAN DIEGO — In recognition of Spay/Neuter Awareness Month in February, organizations in the San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition (SDAWC) will significantly increase access to free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to address community need and prevent unwanted litters.
February 5, 2026
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 the wild following a successful rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center. The bird’s journey is a testament to the power of local conservation partnerships, involving SeaWorld San Diego and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA).
February 3, 2026
Help Stock San Diego Humane Society’s Nurseries for Wildlife Baby Season!
SAN DIEGO — With wildlife baby season getting underway, San Diego Humane Society is calling on
the community to help stock its nurseries during its 16th annual virtual Wildlife Baby Shower.
Supporters can send supplies for orphaned and injured wild animals by shopping online at
sdhumane.org/babyshower.January 28, 2026
Cat Attacked by Coyote Graduates from Rabies Quarantine
ESCONDIDO, CA — Staff at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus celebrated Kyle, an orange tabby cat who survived a coyote attack, with a graduation party today. Kyle has successfully completed his six-month rabies quarantine and is now cleared for adoption.
January 26, 2026
SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY RECEIVES $72,298.57 DONATION FROM DOCUPET
AN DIEGO (Jan. 26, 2026) — San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) has announced a donation of $72,298.57 from their official pet licensing partner, DocuPet. A leading pet profile, lost pet, and licensing solution, DocuPet helps residents license pets quickly and easily online, increasing pet identification and reunification while supporting local animal welfare.