What started as a response to a Craigslist ad to change cat litter at an animal shelter has evolved into a passion for cat rescue – particularly Trap Neuter Return (TNR) efforts focused on helping community cats.
Updated February 2021
COVID-19 Updates
Due to the impact of COVID-19, we have temporarily adjusted some of our services. For more information about our services during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit our Emergency Updates page. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Join us as we learn about the endangered Peninsular Pronghorn Antelope in Baja and what conservation efforts San Diego Zoo/Safari park are doing to help!
Find something you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life. Kelly Gerth’s passion for animals doesn’t stop at the end of each work day.
Local wildlife may cross your path during breeding season. These tips will help to avoid unwanted love from wildlife while animals are seeking out mates.
Our Impact
A big Thank You to our supporters!
We would not have been able to provide lifesaving care to more than 45,000
domestic and wild animals last year without you.
Programs
We offer San Diego a wide range of programs and services that strengthen the human-animal bond, prevent cruelty/neglect, provide medical care, educate the community on the humane treatment of animals and provide safety net services for all pet families needing assistance with keeping their pets.
Behavior and Training
San Diego Humane Society offers training workshops and resources to address a variety of needs for companion animals.
Learn more
Community Support Services
San Diego Humane Society offers a number of programs to support pet guardians in need.
Learn more
Kitten Nursery
San Diego Humane Society’s Kitten Nursery cares for more than 2,000 orphaned kittens every year.
Learn more
Youth Programs
San Diego Humane Society offers a wide variety of programs for youth in our community.
Learn more
Project Wildlife
Project Wildlife’s mission is to improve the quality of life for local wildlife and the community, serving as the primary resource for animal rehabilitation and conservation education.
Learn more
Your New Best Friend
Every animal available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society is special and deserves love, but these pets need special people, and we hope it’s you! Click here to view all available animals.
Brian is a sweet senior looking for love!
Meet Brian. This handsome guy is 10-years young, loves walks, tummy rubs and can't wait to share his enormous heart with you!
FORD! This little piggy is awesome!
How adorable is this guy?? Ford is one social fella! Once he gets to know you, this handsome piggy is super sweet and outgoing and enjoys being scratched & petted!
Juliet's Poor Ears Have Healed
Juliet came into our care with ears that were horribly disfigured after severe, ongoing (and untreated) infections. Despite the pain she must have been in, the 3-year-old girl was nothing but friendly with everyone she met.
Oreo Stix
Meet Oreo Stix. She is 6 years old and incredibly sweet. She is very talkative for treats, too. This lovable girl is also FeLV+ and looking for a special home where she will be given the care that she needs.
Panda - happy, handsome & full of energy!
Panda is an energetic, excitable and oh-so lovable boy currently available at our #OceansideCampus! Come and meet this lovable lug today! (ID 546700) #AvailableForAdoption
