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El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue (EDCAR)

Animal rescue in Santee, CA

The El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue (EDCAR) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. We are an all breed, no kill dog rescue who rescues dogs at risk of being euthanized from shelters. We also rescue many owner surrendered dogs; which are dogs that can no longer remain in their current homes due to many different issues.

El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue is dedicated to reducing the number of dogs that are euthanized in our shelters each and everyday. We focus on rescuing and rehabilitating them in loving foster homes until they are adopted into their permanent homes. We also focus on educating the public regarding specific breeds, behavioral issues, training issues,spaying and neutering.

Contact El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue
Address
PETCO Santee
9745 Mission Gorge rd
Santee, CA 92071
Donation We accept donations at adoptions events and in the bin at our Petco in Santee, Lemon Grove or Rancho San Diego of: *Linen *Canned and Dry Food. (opened or unopened) *Crates *Newspaper *Cash donations
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PETCO Santee

9745 Mission Gorge rd

Santee, CA 92071

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Adoptable pets at El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue (EDCAR)

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We'll also keep you updated on Bradly and Boots's adoption status with email updates.
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Bradly and Boots

Labrador Retriever/Basset Hound

Male, Puppy
Santee, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ginger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger

Cocker Spaniel/Maltese

Female, Puppy
Santee, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Joker's adoption status with email updates.
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Joker

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Santee, CA

Rescue FAQs

We serve the San Diego area of Southern California. The majority of our animals are rescued from the Imperial Valley area. We also take in private surrenders from the local San Diego area throughout the year. Hello

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Interview
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All of our dogs adoption fees go toward each dog receiving there vaccines, neuter/spay, wormer, flea and tick killer, microchip, It ensures that each dog with us can stay with us in foster care until it’s adopted. It also helps ensure that the next dog will be cared for as well. Approval of adoptions are based on interview, fee and contract process. All interviews paper work and consulting are done at our adoption location. Many of the dogs can go home that day(unless home check is required or they are waiting to be fixed). Training advice included in every adoption.

Renters please bring your lease with you with landlord pet approval. Home owners please bring proof of home ownership( Deed,mortgage payment coupon,tax ass ect. All members of the household must be present at the time of adoption.

We will always be available to help you with your new pet for as long as they live. We always take back animals that do not work out.

Pets at shelters & rescues near El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue (EDCAR)

Four Paws Coonhound Rescue & Friends

9400 Blossom Valley Rd.,
El Cajon, CA 92021

Sugar Plum Angels Rescue (SPA Rescue, Inc.)

PETCO POWAY On SATURDAYS, 13375 Poway Rd,
Poway, CA 92064

We'll also keep you updated on Amarillo Pup - Palo's adoption status with email updates.
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Amarillo Pup - Palo

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Pug

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

Labrador Retriever/Basset Hound

Male, 6 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Malacandra's adoption status with email updates.
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Malacandra

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rey 4508's adoption status with email updates.
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Rey 4508

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Vista, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pickles's adoption status with email updates.
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Pickles

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Escondido, CA

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