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East County Animal Rescue

Cat rescue in El Cajon, CA

ECAR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (no kill) rescue dedicated to assisting animals in need! Adoptions at Petco (El Cajon) by appointment and adoption events held every Saturday 11-5pm. Adoptions at Petsmart (Santee) by appointment. Adoptions at Petsmart (El Cajon) by appointment.

We are NOT your average animal rescue!

East County Animal Rescue is a grassroots effort of volunteers who are passionate about helping animals in need within the San Diego community. Many of our volunteers have dedicated their lives to helping animals. We are most often found out on the streets of the community going to great lengths to spay and neuter the animals who need us the most.

Our primary activities include: Feral cat population control through TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), Spay/Neuter initiatives and adoptions.

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El Cajon, CA 92022
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We'll also keep you updated on Espresso's adoption status with email updates.
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Espresso

Domestic Mediumhair

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

American Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Amelia's adoption status with email updates.
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Amelia

American Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
El Cajon, CA

Rescue FAQs

El Cajon, Santee, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Alpine, Ramona, San Diego

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

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Adopting an ECAR Cat
We are very selective when it comes to adopting out our animals.

All of our cats are very special. They have been rescued from death, or from a life of hardship or abuse. We will do our best to ensure that they will be loved, respected and well cared for, for the REST of their lives. We believe every animal deserves a safe, loving home and we are doing all we can to help this happen.

The adoption process is fairly simple. When you see a kitty you are interested in on our site or Facebook page under "Available for Adoption" album, just fill out an adoption application online. You will be contacted by an adoption counselor within 2-3 days for an interview. Once you are approved arrangements will be made to meet/adopt the kitty. The application does not bind you to a kitty or to the one you are initially interested in. We like to make perfect matches for both cat and adopter. The process is much quicker on our adoption event days (Every Saturday from 12-5). There you can meet a kitty, apply, be interviewed and take kitty home all on the same day.

As a minimum, all cats have been spayed or neutered, tested for feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline aids (FIV), are up-to-date on vaccinations, dewormed and treated for fleas. The adoption fee covers this so your initial veterinary expenses have been taken care of. Our average adoption fee is $150, but can be a little higher or a little lower depending on the cat. Your adoption fee is a donation and you are welcome to give more to help us save more cats.

Adoption application

https://www.eastcountyanimalrescue.org/adoption-application

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Blackie's adoption status with email updates.
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Blackie

Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
La Jolla, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Gordo's adoption status with email updates.
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Gordo

Corgi/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Oceanside, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Squashy Nice's adoption status with email updates.
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Squashy Nice

French Bulldog

Female, Young
Carlsbad, CA

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