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San Diego County Department of Animal Services - South Region

Animal shelter in Bonita, 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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Address
5821 Sweetwater Rd.
Bonita, CA 91902
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5821 Sweetwater Rd.

Bonita, CA 91902

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

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on OAKLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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OAKLEY

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Husky

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BENICIO's adoption status with email updates.
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BENICIO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ANNABELLE's adoption status with email updates.
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ANNABELLE

American Pit Bull Terrier/Husky

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MEATBALL's adoption status with email updates.
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MEATBALL

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on EMMA's adoption status with email updates.
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EMMA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Bonita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SASHA's adoption status with email updates.
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SASHA

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 mos
Bonita, CA

Shelter FAQs

We proudly serve southern San Diego County unincorporated areas at our shelters in Carlsbad and Bonita.

Additional adoption info

The best way to get more information on an animal you are interested in is to come visit 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

Adoption application

https://www.sddac.com/content/sdc/das/adopt.html

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

Second Chance Dog Rescue

2801 "B" Street #55,
San Diego, CA 92102

Surfers For Strays - SD Fosters and Friends

Local Fosters & Transport Stop,
San Diego, CA 92130

Bichon FurKids Rescue

6965 El Camino Real, #105-425,
Carlsbad, CA 92009

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

Hamster

Female 5 yrs 11 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Adam's adoption status with email updates.
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Adam

Pug/Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 mos
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Acorn's adoption status with email updates.
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Acorn

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Amorcito - Miniature love's adoption status with email updates.
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Amorcito - Miniature love

Dachshund/Jack Russell Terrier

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

Australian Shepherd

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
San Diego, CA

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