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        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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      • San Diego

        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

                 Escondido

        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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        1024 0

        Jovan

        A jovial giant!

        Shake 952984

        Shake

        Your next feathery friend!

        Spackle

        Spackle

        Here to fill the hole in your heart!

  • Services & Programs
    • Services
      • Community Pet Pantry
      • Dog Licensing
      • Find a New Home for Your Pet
      • Humane Euthanasia & Pet Loss Support
      • Humane Law & Animal Protection
      • Lost & Found Pets
      • Low-Cost Veterinary Services
      • Pet Training & Resources
      • Wildlife Help Hub
    • Programs
      • Behavior & Training Program
      • Community Cat Program
      • Kitten Program
      • Project Wildlife
      • Veterinary Medicine Education & Outreach
      • Youth and School Programs
    • Featured Service
      • BC dogs

        Pet Training Classes

        We offer over 35 group classes for dogs and cats, plus private training and virtual consults.
  • Resources
  • Events & Outreach
    • Events
      • Calendar of Events
      • 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!
  • About
    • Who We Are
      • Impact
      • Leadership
      • Mission, Vision and Values
      • Partners
      • Staying at Zero
      • The SDHS Way
    • Information
      • Careers
      • Contact Us
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Hours & Locations
      • Media Center
      • 990s and Audited Financials
    • Locations
      • San Diego

        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

                 Escondido

        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.
  • Support
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      • Donate Online Now
      • Donation Wish Lists
      • Humane Leaders Circle
      • Humane Heritage Circle
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    • Support Us

      • Monthly Giving

        Become a Constant Companion monthly donor to help every animal get the shelter, medical care, love and second chance they deserve.
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