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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 Almond's adoption status with email updates.
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Almond

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

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 Sakura's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Sakura

Miniature Schnauzer

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

American

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on L’Amore's adoption status with email updates.
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L’Amore

Guinea Pig

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Galaxy ( Bonded to Cargo)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Galaxy ( Bonded to Cargo)

Guinea Pig

Female, 2 yrs
Imperial Beach, CA

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