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Heart of Gold's Shelter

Dog rescue in El Cajon, CA

We are a private, specialized, no-kill, 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to providing housing & individualized care to dogs of all breeds.
We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.

Contact Jessica Garcia
Address
9400 Blossom Valley Road
El Cajon, CA 92021
Donation Checks can made out to the Heart of Gold Legacy Foundation and sent via mail to: 9400 Blossom Valley Road El Cajon, CA, 92021
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Meet their adoptable pets

9400 Blossom Valley Road

El Cajon, CA 92021

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Heart of Gold's Shelter

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

Chihuahua

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Teddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy

Poodle (Miniature)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lenny's adoption status with email updates.
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Lenny

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Churro's adoption status with email updates.
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Churro

Pug/Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Socrates's adoption status with email updates.
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Socrates

German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler

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

German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rio's adoption status with email updates.
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Rio

German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Little Miss's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Miss

German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
El Cajon, CA

Rescue FAQs

San Diego County Animal Shelters and unincorporated dog rescues of San Diego

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We are not only looking for the best fit for the prospective adopter, but our rescues as well!

Pets at shelters & rescues near Heart of Gold's Shelter

CA Beagles

San Ysidro, CA 92173

Pitties and Company

El Cajon, CA 92019

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Chula Vista, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jezzie (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jezzie (Courtesy Post)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 12 yrs 4 mos
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Princess's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Rental ( Bonded to Stern)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rental ( Bonded to Stern)

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shea and 8 Puppies's adoption status with email updates.
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Shea and 8 Puppies

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Australian Kelpie/Feist

Female, Puppy
Carlsbad, CA

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