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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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2481 Palomar Airport Road

Carlsbad, CA 92009

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

We'll also keep you updated on A1936132's adoption status with email updates.
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A1936132

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Beagle

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SULLY's adoption status with email updates.
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SULLY

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DESMOND's adoption status with email updates.
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DESMOND

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mastiff

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BRUNO's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUNO

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Jack Russell Terrier/Australian Shepherd

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
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

Boston Brigade Rescue

PO Box 1361,
Temecula, CA 92593

Puggles & Pitties

PO Box 16305,
San Diego, CA 92176

National Cat Protection Society

9031 Birch St.,
Spring Valley, CA 91977

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

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 4 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sam Smith's adoption status with email updates.
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Sam Smith

Mouse

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Wildomar, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Melody's Kittens's adoption status with email updates.
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Melody's Kittens

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
San Juan Capistrano, CA
We'll also keep you updated on 562069's adoption status with email updates.
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562069

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Wildomar, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Derby's adoption status with email updates.
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Derby

Chinchilla, American

Male, 7 mos
Murrieta, CA

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