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San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

Animal shelter in Carlsbad, CA

Our Mission: to protect the health, safety and welfare of people & animals. We care for more than 10,500 cats, dogs, livestock and exotic animals each year that are lost, abandoned or neglected.

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2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Meet their adoptable pets

2481 Palomar Airport Road

Carlsbad, CA 92009

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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

Adoptable pets at San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

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

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 6 yrs
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on FRANK's adoption status with email updates.
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FRANK

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 6 yrs
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DAUNTE's adoption status with email updates.
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DAUNTE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BUTTERCUP's adoption status with email updates.
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BUTTERCUP

Pig (Farm)

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

Pig (Farm)

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

Pig (Farm)

Female, 3 yrs
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PUMBA's adoption status with email updates.
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PUMBA

Pig (Farm)

Male, Adult
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on WILMA's adoption status with email updates.
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WILMA

Pig (Farm)

Female, Adult
Carlsbad, CA

Shelter FAQs

Proudly serving North San Diego county, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Fallbrook, De Luz, Rainbow, Rincon, Leucadia, and other areas.

Additional adoption info

The best way to get more information on an animal you are interested in is to visit our shelter in person. Be sure to note the pet's ID#. Walk around the shelter to see the available animals – not every animal in our care is online. Even if you've already selected a few animals from our website, you may find other favorites.
Fees:
Puppy or dog $69
Kitten or cat $58
Cat or dog, five years or older $35
Cat or dog for senior citizen $35
Rabbit $25

Pets at shelters & rescues near San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

El Cajon Dog and Cat Animal Rescue (EDCAR)

PETCO Santee, 9745 Mission Gorge Rd,
Santee, CA 92071

San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

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

4 Love of the Paws

27762 Antonio Parkway,
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Butters's adoption status with email updates.
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Butters

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Temecula, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Douglas's adoption status with email updates.
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Douglas

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Maltese/Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Fallbrook, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ireland's adoption status with email updates.
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Ireland

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 mos
Fallbrook, CA

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