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El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue (EDCAR) Animal rescue in Santee, CA

The El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue (EDCAR) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. We are an all breed, no kill dog rescue who rescues dogs at risk of being euthanized from shelters. We also rescue many owner surrendered dogs; which are dogs that can no longer remain in their current homes due to many different issues.

El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue is dedicated to reducing the number of dogs that are euthanized in our shelters each and everyday. We focus on rescuing and rehabilitating them in loving foster homes until they are adopted into their permanent homes. We also focus on educating the public regarding specific breeds, behavioral issues, training issues,spaying and neutering.

Contact El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue
Address
PETCO Santee
9745 Mission Gorge rd
Santee, CA 92071
Donation We accept donations at adoptions events and in the bin at our Petco in Santee, Lemon Grove or Rancho San Diego of: *Linen *Canned and Dry Food. (opened or unopened) *Crates *Newspaper *Cash donations
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PETCO Santee

9745 Mission Gorge rd

Santee, CA 92071

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Adoptable pets at El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue (EDCAR)

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

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Santee, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Armando's adoption status with email updates.
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Armando

Beagle/Basset Hound

Male, Young
Santee, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dakota's adoption status with email updates.
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Dakota

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Santee, CA

Rescue FAQs

We serve the San Diego area of Southern California. The majority of our animals are rescued from the Imperial Valley area. We also take in private surrenders from the local San Diego area throughout the year. Hello

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Interview
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All of our dogs adoption fees go toward each dog receiving there vaccines, neuter/spay, wormer, flea and tick killer, microchip, It ensures that each dog with us can stay with us in foster care until it’s adopted. It also helps ensure that the next dog will be cared for as well. Approval of adoptions are based on interview, fee and contract process. All interviews paper work and consulting are done at our adoption location. Many of the dogs can go home that day(unless home check is required or they are waiting to be fixed). Training advice included in every adoption.

Renters please bring your lease with you with landlord pet approval. Home owners please bring proof of home ownership( Deed,mortgage payment coupon,tax ass ect. All members of the household must be present at the time of adoption.

We will always be available to help you with your new pet for as long as they live. We always take back animals that do not work out.

Pets at shelters & rescues near El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue (EDCAR)

Howe - 2 Care 4 Critters

2976 Jacks Creek Place,
Escondido, CA 92027

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San Diego, CA 92139

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jubilee's adoption status with email updates.
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Jubilee

Labradoodle

Female, Adult
Temecula, CA
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Rockie AKA ROCKSTAR!!

Bull Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 2 mos
Ramona, CA
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Otis Wilbury

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
San Diego, CA

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