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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

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BUDDY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Carlsbad, CA
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BUSTER BROWN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Carlsbad, CA
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HANDSOME

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Carlsbad, CA
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COCO

Hound (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Carlsbad, CA
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MIA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Carlsbad, CA
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ATLAS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
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

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Wednesday

Pug/Tibetan Spaniel

Female, 8 mos
Lake Forest, CA
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Brutus

Chow Chow/Akita

Male
Santee, CA
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Navy

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Chula Vista, CA
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Jan

Border Collie

Female, Puppy
San Diego, CA
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Dasher

Lizard

Female Adult
Vista, CA
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Princess

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA

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Animal Charities in Carlsbad, CA

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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