At San Diego Humane Society, we understand the importance of the human-animal bond. That’s why we provide programs and resources to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness care for — and keep — the animals they love.

San Diego Humane Society Programs and Services 

Community Pet Pantry

Free supplemental pet food and supplies available at all campuses Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Pet Training Assistance Fund

Pet owners who apply for assistance and demonstrate need may receive partial or full assistance to cover the expenses of training provided by San Diego Humane Society. Apply for Pet Training Assistance. 

Learn more about our community support services and resources, including microchipping, vaccinations, licensing, spay/neuter and humane euthanasia.  

Veterinary Care Resources

Pets of the Homeless
Provides pet food, grants for urgent veterinary care and other support services for homeless pet families.
775-841-7463
petsofthehomeless.org 

Pets Without Walls
Free monthly walk-up clinic in downtown San Diego for people experiencing homelessness. Call or visit website for schedule. Also offers spay/neuter appointments.
858-756-4117
animalcenter.org/programs-services/pets-without-walls 

Project Street Vet
Partners with organizations serving people experiencing homelessness to host free pet clinics (vaccines, supplies and minor care) at their sites. Also offers financial assistance grants, typically for minor care such as vaccines, spay/neuter and various medications. More in-depth or emergency care will be considered on a case by case basis.
projectstreetvet.org 

Street Dog Coalition
Free monthly walk-up clinic in Ocean Beach for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Also provides spay/neuter vouchers. Dogs and cats only.
thestreetdogcoalition.org 

Pet Boarding Resources

Housing Resources 

211
Free, 24-hour confidential phone service and searchable online database.
211
211sandiego.org 

The Hub (formerly Homelessness Response Center)
Housing navigation and other supportive services.
Call 211 for information and referral to The Hub.
sdhc.org 

San Diego Housing Commission
Offers a variety of housing assistance programs.
sdhc.org 

Organizations That Offer Emergency Shelter

City of San Diego

*City of San Diego Contracted Shelters
Multiple service providers and locations. All shelters allow domestic animals.
sandiego.gov 

East County

East County Transitional Living Center
Emergency shelter for adult men, women and families.
619-442-0457
ectlc.org 

North County

*Buena Creek Navigation Center
Low barrier shelter in Vista for adult men and women. Referral required.
vista.gov 

*Catholic Charities of San Diego
La Posada: low barrier shelter in Carlsbad for adult men.
760-929-2322
ccdsd.org 

*Interfaith Community Services
Haven House: low barrier shelter in Escondido for adult men and women.
760-644-4644
Family shelter: low barrier shelter in Escondido for families with at least 1 child under 18 or a family with a disabled dependent adult.
760-803-0877
interfaithservices.org 

Operation HOPE - North County
Drug and alcohol-free shelter in Vista for families and women.
760-536-3880
operationhopeshelter.org 

*San Diego Rescue Mission
Oceanside Navigation Center: low barrier shelter for adult men, women and families. Referral required.
619-687-3720
sdrescue.org 

South County

*San Diego Rescue Mission
South County Lighthouse: low barrier shelter in National City for adult men, women and families. Referral required.
619-687-3720
sdrescue.org 

* = pet-friendly shelter 

Safe Parking Lots That Welcome Pets

Dreams for Change
San Diego and El Cajon
619-497-0236
dreamsforchange.org 

Jewish Family Service - Safe Parking Program
San Diego, Encinitas and Vista
858-637-3373
jfssd.org 

Safe Sleeping Program
San Diego
sandiego.gov