Stray dogs are eligible for the program if they are found in San Diego Humane Society’s jurisdiction, are medically and behaviorally healthy, and have no microchip.

To participate in the StrayCare Program, your first step will be bringing the dog to the shelter:

1. Bring the dog to San Diego Humane Society so we can give them vaccinations and a microchip.
2. You’ll sign an agreement to keep the dog in your home for the stray hold period while we try to locate the owner. We’ll provide you with resources to help find the dog’s family, too!
3. If the owner contacts us, we’ll work with you to arrange a time to bring the dog to the shelter to reunite them with their family.
4. If the owner isn’t located during the stray hold period, the dog will return to the shelter for their spay/neuter surgery (if needed) and you can choose to adopt, enroll as an official San Diego Humane Society foster and continue fostering, or leave the animal in our care.

• Better chance of reuniting a dog with their family when they remain in their community.
• Less stress for the animal.
• Keeps critically needed space available in the shelter.