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San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

Animal shelter in Carlsbad, CA

Our Mission: to protect the health, safety and welfare of people & animals. We care for more than 10,500 cats, dogs, livestock and exotic animals each year that are lost, abandoned or neglected.

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2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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2481 Palomar Airport Road

Carlsbad, CA 92009

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Adoptable pets at San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

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

Beagle

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SULLY's adoption status with email updates.
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SULLY

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SANDY's adoption status with email updates.
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SANDY

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mastiff

Male, 3 yrs
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on RED's adoption status with email updates.
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RED

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BRUNO's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUNO

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JOSIE's adoption status with email updates.
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JOSIE

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Carlsbad, CA

Shelter FAQs

Proudly serving North San Diego county, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Fallbrook, De Luz, Rainbow, Rincon, Leucadia, and other areas.

Additional adoption info

The best way to get more information on an animal you are interested in is to visit our shelter in person. Be sure to note the pet's ID#. Walk around the shelter to see the available animals – not every animal in our care is online. Even if you've already selected a few animals from our website, you may find other favorites.
Fees:
Puppy or dog $69
Kitten or cat $58
Cat or dog, five years or older $35
Cat or dog for senior citizen $35
Rabbit $25

Pets at shelters & rescues near San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

ARTA West

San Diego, CA 92037

TLC K9 Rescue

Escondido, CA 92027

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

Bulldog

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Boxer

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

Other/Unknown

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

Dutch Shepherd/Akita

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
La Jolla, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Spoc - Adopt Me!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Spoc - Adopt Me!

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Lake Forest, CA

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