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Key Historical Milestone and Fun Facts:
- The first anti-cruelty laws were passed in England in 1822
- First American humane society founded in 1866
- The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA was organized on March 10, 1880 and is the oldest and largest humane society in San Diego County
- Records dated June 9, 1880 indicate the first fine was levied by the Humane Society for $2.00 against “Mr. Collins’ boy for overriding a colt.
- Between 1914 and 1951 the Humane Society occupied a number of sites.
- In 1934 the Humane Society signed a contract with the City of San Diego to run the shelter, (then called "the pound"), under the supervision of the county department of health.
- On July 27, 1951 the first animals were moved to a site on Sherman Street (formerly a milk plant).
- Former director Bill Virden, as a consequence of a disastrous fire, formed the Animal Rescue Reserve (ARR) in 1970. (The ARR was the first of its kind in the country and has provided a model for other societies to follow.)
- Knowing that the lease was about to expire, in 1999 officials of the City and County of San Diego asked the Humane Society to consider building a new facility adjacent to the proposed County Animal Services facility on Gaines Street.
- In 2000 the 49-year lease with the city expired and the Board of Trustees purchased the Sherman Street facility.
- After a year-long delay caused by a fire just before opening, the Department opened its doors in 2002. The Humane Society began demolition of the old Department of Animal Services (DAS) structures and moved to its new quarters on the site in September of 2003.
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
Wednesday May 15
Tots & Tales
Story Time
North Campus
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Thursday May 16
Foster Open House
Central Campus
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Thursday May 16
4th Annual
Pints for Pups
O'Sullivans Irish
Pub/Restaurant
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We have many
exciting events - see
the full calendar!»
MOBILE ADOPTIONS
Saturday, May 18th
North Park Festival
of the Arts
30th & University
San Diego 92104
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BUSINESS HOURS
Central Campus
Viewing/Adoption:
Mon - Fri 11am to 6pm
Sat & Sun 11am to 5pm
General business:
Mon - Fri 9am to 7pm
Sat & Sun 9am to 6pm
North Campus
Viewing/Adoption:
Mon - Fri 11am to 6pm
Sat & Sun 11am to 5pm
General business:
Mon - Fri 11am to 7pm
Sat & Sun 11am to 6pm
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