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El Cajon Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in El Cajon, CA

The El Cajon Animal Shelter houses stray pets found within the city limits of El Cajon and La Mesa. Animals not claimed by their owners are placed up for adoption to the general public.

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1373 N. Marshall
El Cajon, CA 92020
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1373 N. Marshall

El Cajon, CA 92020

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Adoptable pets at El Cajon Animal Shelter

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We'll also keep you updated on Angus's adoption status with email updates.
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Angus

Chihuahua

Male, Puppy
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Macy's adoption status with email updates.
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Macy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lexi's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexi

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
El Cajon, CA

Shelter FAQs

The El Cajon Animal Shelter houses stray pets found within the city limits of El Cajon and La Mesa. Animals not claimed by their owners are placed up for adoption to the general public, regardless of where they live.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fee for dogs and cats under the age of eight years is $80. The fee for cats and dogs eight years and older is $30. All other animal adoption fees are based on the type of animal.

We do an evaluation with you and the animal to be sure that it is the best animal for you. We require that all children in the household under 9 years old be evaluated with the animal and if you are adopting a dog and you currently own a dog, your dog needs to be evaluated with the new dog to be sure they get along.

Pets at shelters & rescues near El Cajon Animal Shelter

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We'll also keep you updated on Gingko Biloba's adoption status with email updates.
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Gingko Biloba

Cattle Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 5 yrs
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Marley's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley

Corgi/Black Mouth Cur

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Boston's adoption status with email updates.
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Boston

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
We'll also keep you updated on TONKA's adoption status with email updates.
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TONKA

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Boston Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Escondido, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Pug

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
San Diego, CA

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