Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Our Mission
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is dedicated to the care of animals and the people who love them. We are committed to celebrating second chances by rescuing, sheltering, and helping more than a thousand companion animals find their way home each year.
Our Community Commitment
As a homegrown, private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we have deep roots in the San Diego County community. Beyond our shelter walls, we work to strengthen the human-animal bond by offering essential educational programs for kids and teens, as well as providing emergency assistance for pet parents in crisis.
How We Help
We believe every animal deserves a safe and loving environment. Our facility in Encinitas serves as a hub for animal welfare, supported by the loyalty and generosity of our dedicated donors and hundreds of volunteers. We also operate diverse initiatives, ranging from pet-assisted therapy to our community pet food bank, to support both animals and their guardians.
Your Next Best Friend
Adoption is the beginning of a beautiful partnership. We focus on finding the perfect match to ensure that every adoption is a success story for both the pet and the new family. By choosing to adopt, you are not just giving an animal a home; you are joining a compassionate community that values the life of every companion.
Join Our Mission
Are you ready to meet your new companion? We invite you to browse our current list of cats, dogs, and rabbits waiting for their forever homes. You can also visit us at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas to learn more, or explore our volunteer and foster opportunities to help us change lives right here in our local community.
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10/10 - Pet of the week: 9-month-old shepherd mix is looking for a quiet home
Animal: Valley, 9-month-old, female shepherd mix, No. 995257. Where: San Diego Humane Society, Escondido Campus, 3500 Burnet Drive. Hours: Interested adopters can visit the campuses to adopt from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. …
10/2 - Pet of the week: Punky, a Rottweiler who loves her toys
A 4-year-old Rottweiler mix is waiting to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
9/11 - Pet of the week: 4-year-old cat who likes to explore
Domestic Long Hair cat waiting for adoption at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society
9/11 - Zathura is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week
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9/4 - Goobie is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week
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8/30 - Nearly 300 animals adopted during annual Clear the Shelters event in San Diego
A total of 288 pets found their fur-ever homes during NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's annual Clear the Shelters adoption event with San Diego Humane Society.
8/28 - Sheila is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week
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8/25 - Celebrate Clear the Shelters during NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's annual pet adoption event
Celebrate NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's monthlong pet adoption campaign during our annual "Clear the Shelters Day" event on Saturday, Aug. 29.
8/21 - Pet of the week: 1-year-old Terrier mix known for his happy wagging tail
1-year-old Terrier mix is ready to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Adopt him during August and the fee will be waived during Clear the Shelters.
8/5 - Clear the Shelters: Meet Cotija, a 3-year-old Cattle dog available at Rancho Coastal
Meet Cotjia, a 3-year-old Cattle dog mix who is available for adoption at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. All adoption fees are waived.
8/3 - 21st Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer
Attendees enjoyed a fun-filled 21st Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer event held Aug. 2 at Encinitas Community Park. The dog-centered event, presented by Kahoots, featured more than 100 vendors with dog-related products and services, local…
8/1 - Pet adoption campaign underway to clear animal shelters
The Rancho Coastal Humane Society's Clear the Shelters pet adoption drive is underway in Encinitas this weekend and lasts through the end of August.
7/31 - Celebrate Clear the Shelters during NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's annual pet adoption event
Celebrate NBC 7 and Telemundo 20's monthlong pet adoption campaign during our annual "Clear the Shelters Day" event on Saturday, Aug. 29.
7/30 - Pistachio is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week
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7/26 - Pet of the week: Kitty with a soft meow looking for a home
5-year-old, domestic short hair cat is waiting to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society
7/25 - Rancho Coastal Humane Society to hold Celebration of Second Chances: The Next Chapter
Rancho Coastal Humane Society invites the community to buy tickets now for the 2026 “Celebration of Second Chances: The Next Chapter,” which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Del Mar Country Club at 6001 Clubhouse Drive…
7/21 - Things to do include Dog Days of Summer, dance show, concerts, benefits, theater and more
Cardiff Dog Days of Summer festival The 21st Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 2 at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr. The dog-centered event, presented by Kahoots, features more than 100 vendors with…
7/21 - Ramona’s Frosted Faces Foundation pet rescue expands its offerings
Nonprofit has new space dedicated to cats and a spay/neuter partnership.
7/12 - Pet of the week: friendly, playful dog who loves hugs is looking for a new home
5-year-old Labrador Retriever is waiting to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society
7/8 - Free Pet Vaccination Clinic Coming To North County
"By removing barriers to preventative care, more pets stay protected and that benefits our entire community."
6/9 - Paws, purpose and ocean views — a new summer tradition comes to Encinitas | The Coast News Group
Paws, purpose and ocean views — a new summer tradition comes to Encinitas Chamber Chatter | The Coast News Group
6/3 - Adopt a pet at the Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival this weekend
The Rancho Coastal Humane Society is participating in the Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival. The 2026 event takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course. Proceeds benefit local charities including the Humane Society. Joining NBC7’s Brooke Martell is Jon Van Zante and Jack Nafsker from Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
6/1 - Osprey & Benelli - Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of the Week – 6-1-2026 | STAR 94.1 | Adopt A Pet San Diego
Wally is a 7-year-old, 50-pound, male, Labrador Retriever mix.
5/29 - Rancho Coastal Humane Society will offer fee-waived adoptions on June 6 during California Adopt-a-Pet Day
Rancho Coastal Humane Society will join shelters statewide on Saturday, June 6, in offering fee-waived adoptions during the 3rd annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day, hosted by California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), San Francisco…
5/20 - Village Encinitas fosters senior connections, support | The Coast News Group
Village Encinitas, a local nonprofit organization, offers community events and avenues for connection that help seniors age in place.
10/9 - When crisis strikes, pets can be caught in the middle. Through Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Animal Safehouse Program (ASP), dogs like Dimitri and Baron can find a safe place to stay when their families need emergency support. ASP is about more than a roof over their heads. While they’re with us, these companion pets receive emergency boarding, compassionate care, and plenty of TLC, because feeling safe, loved, and cared for matters, too. You can help make this lifesaving program possible: Donate to the Animal Safehouse Program Become a foster and open your home to a pet in need like Dimitri and Baron Spread the word about this important resource in our community And this October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, @scenthound Carmel Valley is supporting ASP by donating 10% of proceeds from their Houndswell Grooming products! Learn more about how you can support companion pets like Dimitri & Baron through the link in bio. Because sometimes, a safe place for a pet is also a lifeline for the person who loves them ❤ #RanchoCoastalHumaneSociety #AnimalSafehouseProgram #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #SanDiegoPets
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10/3 - All @padres fans over here at Rancho Coastal! ⚾️🙌😎 GO PADS! 🙌🥳 #adoptdontshop #ranchocoastalhumanesociety #padres #sandiego #rescuecatsofinstagram
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9/30 - Meema showing San Diego that she’s the realest Padres fan out here 😮💨 Game 2 of the Wild Card Series is tonight at Petco Park, and Meema is fully locked in. Let’s go @padres ! #GoPadres #ForTheFaithful #PadresPostseason #SanDiegoPadres #RanchoCoastalHumaneSociety
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9/18 - Chewy is officially our #1 fan! He can’t get enough of the kittens on our Big Brother livestreams and has become their cutest little protector. Watch the kittens live on our Big Brother livestreams and see what all the excitement is about! #BigBrother #KittenCam #CatsOfTikTok #RanchoCoastalHumaneSociety
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