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San Diego County Department of Animal Services - South Region

Animal shelter in Bonita, 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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Address
5821 Sweetwater Rd.
Bonita, CA 91902
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5821 Sweetwater Rd.

Bonita, CA 91902

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

We'll also keep you updated on A1934609's adoption status with email updates.
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A1934609

Maltese/Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Female, 6 yrs
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MAYA's adoption status with email updates.
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MAYA

Beagle/Pug

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ZORRO's adoption status with email updates.
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ZORRO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on OAKLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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OAKLEY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BENICIO's adoption status with email updates.
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BENICIO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on TRIXIE's adoption status with email updates.
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TRIXIE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Bonita, CA
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OSCAR

American Pit Bull Terrier/Border Collie

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Bonita, CA

Shelter FAQs

We proudly serve southern San Diego County unincorporated areas at our shelters in Carlsbad and Bonita.

Additional adoption info

The best way to get more information on an animal you are interested in is to come visit 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

Adoption application

https://www.sddac.com/content/sdc/das/adopt.html

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
San Diego, CA
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Thumbelina 4514

Russian Blue

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bannie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bannie

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ares's adoption status with email updates.
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Ares

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Encinitas, CA

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