San Diego Humane Society

The three orphaned juvenile raccoons were brought to SDHS separately between May 18 and June 9, found by community members in Ocean Beach, Chula Vista and Santee.

The San Diego Humane Society took in another large intake of dogs on Tuesday, leaving the organization with zero shelter space at its San Diego location, it was announced Wednesday.

Photo of rescued horses courtesy San Diego Humane Society By Karen Pearlman Aug. 4, 2026 (Descanso) — Three months after the San Diego Humane Society took custody of more than 700 neglected animals, including more than 150 horses, from the Villa Chardonnay property in Julian, some of the animals are trotting off to the next […]

In honor of NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's annual Clear the Shelters campaign, our team is showcasing our furry friends that bring us immense joy.

This week’s pet of the week is Lamb, a 7-year-old Siberian husky mix. He would do best in a home with no other dogs. And he is available at the San Diego Humane Society.

The department’s new director, Dr. Brieana Sarvis, says an era of restructuring and reforms is underway.

Pet owners are turning to cross-border care after a San Diegan started a firm to help them fight rising veterinary bills in the U.S.

Celebrate NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's monthlong pet adoption campaign during our annual "Clear the Shelters Day" event on Saturday, Aug. 29.

Adoption fees for all pets (except horses) will be 50% off throughout August as part of the national Clear the Shelters campaign.

5-year-old, domestic short hair cat is waiting to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society

The University of San Diego men's basketball team dished out an assist to the San Diego Humane Society this morning, supporting shelter pets and raising awareness of animals ready for adoption.

Dozens of cats rescued in San Diego; most are healthy and in SDHS care.

County Animal Services removed more than 820 birds, including 400 ducks, and two dogs from a Valley Center property Thursday after receiving reports the animals were sick and not being properly cared for.

In what the San Diego Humane Society calls one of its largest animal rescues in history, the organization has now moved 54 horses from an animal sanctuary in Julian, where more than 700 neglected animals were found.

Months after taking over care of more than 700 animals from the Villa Chardonnay property in Julian, the San Diego Humane Society Thursday announced it has moved 54 horses to Willow Glen Equestrian Ce...

Fees are $50 for adult dogs and cats, and $5 for guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits.

Enter your pet in the contest and win votes for a chance to be featured in the nonprofit’s calendar.

Voting in the San Diego Humane Society's 34th Annual Photo Fundraiser ends August 31 2026. Learn how to enter.

5-year-old Labrador Retriever is waiting to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Artist’s rendering of the future Santee Animal Care Shelter, part of the San Diego County Department of Animal Services. Photo courtesy of San Diego County Department of Animal Services By Karen Pearlman July 9, 2026 (Santee) — The San Diego County Department of Animal Services has released an independent operational assessment recommending significant changes to […]

A group of rare western spotted skunks was rehabilitated at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center and released into a remote area in California.

Socialization is critical for orphaned spotted skunks. During their stay at the Ramona Wildlife Center, the group became a bonded unit — exploring, digging and sleeping together, according to SDHS officials.

Almost all shelters in the region are already well over capacity with an overwhelming number of unadopted animals.

The San Diego Humane Society says around 140 animals have been brought in since the Fourth of July. Officials say, unfortunately, only a small percentage of stray animals make it back home.

The SDHS had taken in 85 lost pets as of Sunday afternoon and updates its lost-and-found page continuously.