Cats & Kittens

This virtual behavior consult will give you an understanding of overstimulated behavior in cats. If you are bringing home a cat with overstimulated behavior, this course will help you learn how to best set up their environment.

Resources Table of Contents The holidays are a time for joy, celebration and togetherness – and that includes our pets! While we decorate our homes and enjoy our favorite treats,…

This virtual behavior consult will give you an understanding of shy and fearful behavior in cats. If you are bringing home a cat with shy or fearful behavior, this course will help you learn how to best set up their environment.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a virus that affects cats. It weakens the immune system over time and can make it harder for a cat to fight off common infections.

Feline leukemia is a virus that affects cats. It can make them more susceptible to common illnesses and infections, and can also cause different cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia.

Microchipping is permanent pet identification. The process is safe, simple, permanent and designed to quickly identify lost pets and reunite them with their owners.

San Diego Humane Society’s fees are collected for the adoption of pets and a variety of services provided to our community. Some services and associated fees apply only to residents of the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista.

All adoption fees help San Diego Humane Society care for more than 40,000 animals each year. We strive to keep our adoption fees low to make adoption accessible to members of our community.

Animal sizes and weights by species

Dogs who roam freely can find themselves in unsafe situations, including running into traffic or being attacked by wildlife or other animals.