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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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9400 Blossom Valley Road

El Cajon, CA 92021

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Adoptable pets at Heart of Gold's Shelter

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

Pomeranian

Male, 9 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 3 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 3 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 3 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Carlito's adoption status with email updates.
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Carlito

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 9 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 3 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Licorice's adoption status with email updates.
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Licorice

German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tank's adoption status with email updates.
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Tank

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 10 yrs 5 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

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43980 Mahlon Vail Rd, #1201,
Temecula, CA 92592

Boston Brigade Rescue

PO Box 1361,
Temecula, CA 92593

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

Ragdoll

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 10 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ginger 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger 2

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A1929039's adoption status with email updates.
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A1929039

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Imperial Beach, CA

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