Important Update: Owner Surrender Services

All San Diego Humane Society campuses (including San Diego, El Cajon, Escondido and Oceanside locations) are currently unable to take in owner-surrendered dogs on a walk-in basis, except in cases of emergency that threaten the health of the pet.

We currently have record numbers of dogs in care and are seeing an increase in canine respiratory disease in our shelters. To protect the animals in our care and prevent the spread of disease, we are asking all owners who need to surrender their pets to schedule an appointment by calling 619-299-7012.

In the meantime, we are here to help! We have a wide range of tools and resources available that can help you hold onto your pet a little longer or rehome them directly to an adopter. Please browse our available resources and contact us to let us know how we can help.

Published: July 2, 2024

Animal People:
Lupita White

Founder of Patitas Rescue

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