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San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

Animal shelter in El Cajon, CA

San Diego Humane Society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Our lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable shelter animals from being euthanized. We are a private, independent, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any other humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

With campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona and San Diego, we provide animal services for 14 cities within San Diego County. We not only care for 50,000 animals in our communities but also share the expertise we have gained through our innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities.

While our influence is expanding nationally, our top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. We provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love.

What We Strive For:

Our Vision
A more compassionate world.

Our Mission
Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.

Our Values
Compassion
Courage
Impact
Inclusion
Integrity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at San Diego Humane Society

Contact
Address
1373 N. Marshall Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
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1373 N. Marshall Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020

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Adoptable pets at San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

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Chip

Boxer

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
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Nala

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
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Rupert

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
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Calvin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
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Dixon

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
El Cajon, CA
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Harper

American

Female
El Cajon, CA

Shelter FAQs

San Diego County with shelter locations in San Diego, Escondido, El Cajon and Oceanside.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees: https://resources.sdhumane.org/Programs_and_Services/Adoption_Resources/Adoption_Fees

Adoption application

https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/adoption-process/

Pets at shelters & rescues near San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

Meow or Never - California

Oceanside, CA 92056

Last Chance at Life All Breed Rescue

3308 Mission Ave.,
Oceanside, CA 92058

Saving Shelter Pets of CA

San Marcos, CA 92069

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Puddle (Soi Dog)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Jindo

Male, 9 yrs 4 mos
San Diego, CA
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Rocky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Escondido, CA
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EVANTUALLY The MOTHER LOVER

Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Encinitas, CA
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Selene

Great Dane

Female, 3 mos
Bonita, CA
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Homer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
San Diego, CA
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David

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
San Diego, CA

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