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ARTA West

Animal rescue in San Diego, CA

Our shelter began in 2005 to assist A.R.T.A. Rescue, a rural Arizona Dog Shelter overrun by kittens, in socializing and rehabilitating orphaned kittens rescued in the desert. We now assist the San Diego Feral Cat Coalition, county shelters, and the public of San Diego in rehabing and homing orphaned kittens. We take care of the kittens' medical care and, when they are healthy, adopt the kittens to good homes in San Diego through an application process. We are a grassroots group of friends helping kittens while going to school and working. Many times, the medical expenses exceeds what an adopter is willing to pay for a kittens. This expense comes out of our pockets, so donations are always welcome to offset this cost.

See A.R.T.A. Dog Rescue for dog adoptions. A.R.T.A. was founded by a local San Diegan who moved to the shelter to Arizona in order to find affordable land to build a facility for the rescued dogs.

Occasionaly, we list animals in need in cities outside of San Diego

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San Diego, CA 92037
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Adoptable pets at ARTA West

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

Siamese

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
San Diego, CA

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Additional adoption info

Adoption fees are based on the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations, FIV/FELV testing, booster shots, ear mite & flea control treatment. Fees range from $50-$100 depending on vet bill for the individual kitten.
At the minimum, all kittens will be spayed/neutered and have 2 FVRCP vaccinations before adoption.
Fees go directly to the cost of the kitten.
Adopters sign an adoption contract and receive the kittens medical history.

Pets at shelters & rescues near ARTA West

Sara's Paws

La Mesa, CA 91941

The Chloe Sanctuary for Parrots and Cockatoos

PO BOX 1958,
Fallbrook, CA 92088

4loveofdogs

Oceanside, CA 92057

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

Chihuahua

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

Dachshund

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
San Ysidro, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Indy's adoption status with email updates.
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Indy

German Shepherd Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 11 mos
Temecula, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Captain the Puppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Captain the Puppy

Labrador Retriever

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA

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