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        Free Virtual Estate Planning Seminar

        Please join us from the comfort of your home or office for a complimentary live virtual seminar with attorney Mark Drobny.
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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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      •
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        Monte

        A mellow little fella!

        1024 0

        Ghost

        A boo-tiful soul!

        1024 0 1

        Tiger

        Go get em’, Tiger!

  • 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
      • Community Veterinary 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
      • EstatePlanningSeminar

        Free Virtual Estate Planning Seminar

        Please join us from the comfort of your home or office for a complimentary live virtual seminar with attorney Mark Drobny.
  • 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
    • Get Involved
      • Become an Advocate
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      • Foster a Pet
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    • Give
      • Ways to Give
      • Constant Companion
      • Donate Online Now
      • Donation Wish Lists
      • Humane Leaders Circle
      • Humane Heritage Circle
      • Shop Merchandise
      • Why Your Support Matters
    • Support Us
      • COM26 SR JULIAN Lightbox 900x600 V1

        Julian Rescue

        Stay up to date with our mass rescue operation at an animal sanctuary in Julian, one of the largest and most complex rescues in our history.
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