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San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

Animal shelter in El Cajon, CA

San Diego Humane Society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Our lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable shelter animals from being euthanized. We are a private, independent, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any other humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

With campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona and San Diego, we provide animal services for 14 cities within San Diego County. We not only care for 50,000 animals in our communities but also share the expertise we have gained through our innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities.

While our influence is expanding nationally, our top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. We provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love.

What We Strive For:

Our Vision
A more compassionate world.

Our Mission
Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.

Our Values
Compassion
Courage
Impact
Inclusion
Integrity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at San Diego Humane Society

Contact
Address
1373 N. Marshall Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
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Meet their adoptable pets

1373 N. Marshall Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020

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Adoptable pets at San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Florida White

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA

Shelter FAQs

San Diego County with shelter locations in San Diego, Escondido, El Cajon and Oceanside.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees: https://resources.sdhumane.org/Programs_and_Services/Adoption_Resources/Adoption_Fees

Adoption application

https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/adoption-process/

Pets at shelters & rescues near San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

Martin's Home, Inc

10121 West Lilac Road,
Escondido, CA 92026

Lionel's Legacy

232 Murray Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92020

San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus (Dogs)

2905 San Luis Rey Road,
Oceanside, CA 92058

We'll also keep you updated on Ivy - Courtesy Post's adoption status with email updates.
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Ivy - Courtesy Post

Boxer

Female
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Edgar Allen Poe's adoption status with email updates.
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Edgar Allen Poe

Chicken

Male
Escondido, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Choco's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Choco

French Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on George's adoption status with email updates.
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George

Poodle (Miniature)

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

Canaan Dog/Border Collie

Female, 10 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie-Brett's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie-Brett

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs
Bonita, CA

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