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        El Cajon, CA 92020

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        Escondido, CA 92027

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        Oceanside, CA 92058

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        Oceanside, CA 92058

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        Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center
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        San Diego, CA 92110
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        Ramona, CA 92065
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        A jovial giant!

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        Your next feathery friend!

        Spackle

        Spackle

        Here to fill the hole in your heart!

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      • Project Wildlife
      • Veterinary Medicine Education & Outreach
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        Pet Training Classes

        We offer over 35 group classes for dogs and cats, plus private training and virtual consults.
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      • Fur Ball Gala
      • Rescue Partner Events
      • Walk for Animals
    • Community Outreach Programs
      • Request SDHS at Your Event
      • Youth and School Programs
      • Canine Safety Training for the Workplace
    • Featured Event
      • 54501315982 17c97cca70 C

        Walk for Animals

        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!
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        5480 Gaines St. (Admissions)
        5500 Gaines St. (Adoptions & Mailing Address)
        San Diego, CA 92110

        Open Tuesday-Sunday
        General Business Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
        Adoption Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday
        10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday

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        El Cajon Campus serves: El Cajon, La Mesa and Santee

        1373 N. Marshall Ave.
        El Cajon, CA 92020

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        Adoption Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday
        10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday

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        3500 Burnet Drive
        Escondido, CA 92027

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        Adoption Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday
        10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday

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        Oceanside Campus (Dogs) serves: Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Oceanside, Solana Beach and Vista

        San Luis Rey Location (Dogs)
        2905 San Luis Rey Road
        Oceanside, CA 92058

        Open Tuesday-Sunday
        General Business Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
        Adoption Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday
        10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday

                 Oceanside

        Oceanside Campus (Cats and Small Animals) serves: Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Oceanside, Solana Beach and Vista

        Airport Road Location (Cats & Small Animals)
        572 Airport Road
        Oceanside, CA 92058

        Open Tuesday-Sunday
        General Business Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
        Adoption Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday
        10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday

                 Project Wildlife

        Project Wildlife serves: San Diego County

        Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center
        5433 Gaines St.
        San Diego, CA 92110
        Business Hours:
        Daily: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

        Ramona Wildlife Center
        18740 Highland Valley Road
        Ramona, CA 92065
        Business Hours:
        Daily: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
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