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        1373 N. Marshall Ave.
        El Cajon, CA 92020

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        3500 Burnet Drive
        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
        5433 Gaines St.
        San Diego, CA 92110
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        18740 Highland Valley Road
        Ramona, CA 92065
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        Spackle

        Spackle

        Here to fill the hole in your heart!

        Mullet

        Mullet

        A rad gal looking for love!

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      • Community Pet Pantry
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      • Low-Cost Veterinary Services
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      • Community Cat Program
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      • Project Wildlife
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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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      • Calendar of Events
      • Fur Ball Gala
      • Rescue Partner Events
      • Walk for Animals
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      • Request SDHS at Your Event
      • Youth and School Programs
      • Canine Safety Training for the Workplace
    • Featured Event
      • Dog reading with child

        Paws to Read at Logan Heights Library

        Join us Dec. 13, 2025 to practice reading with some great listeners! Children of all ages are invited to read aloud to Canine Ambassadors.
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        San Diego Campus serves: Central and South San Diego

        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

                 El Cajon

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

        1373 N. Marshall Ave.
        El Cajon, CA 92020

        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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        Escondido Campus serves: Escondido, Poway and San Marcos

        3500 Burnet Drive
        Escondido, CA 92027

        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 (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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        More Humane for the Holidays

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