Stories
“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 Churro traded his quarantine status for a celebration six months…
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 free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to address community need.
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 help relieve severe overcrowding and support disease management efforts at the Northern California facility.
Year End Rescue
On Dec. 29, our Humane Law Enforcement team responded to a call that no animal welfare organization ever wants to receive. Following a welfare check by the La Mesa Police…
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 back where she belongs in the wild. After four months of intensive rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, the kitten was released back into its native habitat Feb. 22, 2026.
SDSU Student-Athletes Unite for Animals: Valentine’s Day Service Event at San Diego Humane Society
While many were celebrating Valentine’s Day with flowers and candy, 25 San Diego State University (SDSU) student-athletes, spent their holiday paying it forward to the nearly 1,200 pets in care at San Diego Humane Society.
SDSU student-athletes representing soccer, cross country, basketball, swim & dive and football provided critical support to shelter operations.
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).
Cat Attacked by Coyote Graduates from Rabies Quarantine
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.
Five New Animal Welfare Laws Sponsored by San Diego Humane Society Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026
Five key animal welfare bills sponsored by San Diego Humane Society will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, marking a significant step forward in protecting animals and strengthening veterinary care across California.
San Diego Humane Society Successfully Releases First Hoary Bat in SoCal Outfitted with Tracking Transmitter
On this World Wildlife Conservation Day, San Diego Humane Society is celebrating that its Project Wildlife Program has successfully released a rehabilitated hoary bat, fitted with a lightweight Motus tracking transmitter. This marks the first time a hoary bat in Southern California has been equipped with this technology.