San Diego County Animal Services

04/23/2025

🌍🐾 Huge thank you to our amazing county employees who took the time to decorate cat boxes at last week’s Earth Day Event at the COC! Your creativity and care made each box a little more special — and a whole lot cozier for the trip home. 💚🐱

04/23/2025

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04/20/2025

Kitten season is upon us! 😻🧶

Come see our current available cuties and maybe find your furever friend! ❤️😸🐾

04/19/2025

🐴 We had the privilege of hosting "Understanding Horses and Investigating Equine Cruelty and Neglect", led by the incredible Scott Beckstead!

Our DAS patrol, kennel, and medical staff were joined by dedicated San Diego Humane Officers for this powerful and collaborative training.

It was an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen our efforts in protecting equines. Thank you to everyone who made this training such a success! 💙🐎

04/19/2025

Partnering with DocuPet for a new pet licensing and lost pet service to keep your animals safe and happy at home.

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04/18/2025

🐾 Celebrating Our Exceptional Team! 🐾
In honor of Animal Care & Control Week, we are honoring the dedicated and compassionate Animal Control Officers of San Diego County Animal Services. Your tireless efforts ensure the safety and well-being of countless animals every day. From rescuing strays to responding to disasters, your commitment makes a profound difference in our community. Thank you for your unwavering dedication, hard work, and big hearts. You are heroes behind every wagging tail and purring friend. Let’s take a moment to appreciate and celebrate our amazing team!

04/17/2025

💸💉🐾 HELP FIX SAN DIEGO... literally. 🐶🐱

We’re on a mission to spay, neuter, vaccinate, and microchip our way to a happier, healthier pet population—but we need your help!

Donating to San Diego County Animal Services helps us provide low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, and microchips to the pets who need them most.

Because nothing says “I care” like preventing a surprise litter of 12 puppies named after tacos 🌮 and vaccinating a cat who thinks your arm is a chew toy. 💉💪

✨ Bonus: every dollar you give reduces the number of unplanned pet reality shows in our shelters.
✨ Double bonus: microchips help lost pets get home faster than your DoorDash order.

Clickhttps://licensepet.com/wl3/don/sndg3/329 and be a hero—cape optional but highly encouraged. 🦸‍♂️🐾

BTW, this beautiful dog, Zara, is available for adoption!

04/17/2025

🐾 Did you know? Our amazing volunteers come to Bonita 5 days a week to make tasty treats for our pups! 💕🍪 Their dedication keeps tails wagging and hearts happy. Big shoutout to our treat-making heroes! 🙌🐶

04/16/2025

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04/14/2025

Meet Millie (A1935388) ✨
Millie is a one and half year old energetic pup has been in our care since November! She has come a long way these past few months and is looking for her forever family to continue helping her build her confidence 💕 she has been in a foster home for about a month and we have learned so much about her!

😊 she loves affection
🚶‍♀️ walks well on leash
📚 she’s very smart and follows command
😴 she sleeps in her crate
🚽 she is house broken
🍦 treat motivated and takes them gently
🦋 has been exposed to dogs and children

If you’re interested in meeting Millie, please email [email protected] to set up a meet and greet at the Bonita shelter!!

04/12/2025

A dad and his son found a stray bearded dragon and brought it to us… in a random box. We really never know what’s going to walk (or crawl) through our doors — but our team’s always ready. 🦎📦💛

04/12/2025

March Impact ✨
🙌 163 volunteers | ⏱️ 1,445 hours
🐾 39 Dogs’ Day Out trips
🏡 36 dogs, 7 cats & 2 pigs to foster
📥 Admitted: 331 dogs 🐶 | 102 cats 🐱 | 26 others 🐾
🎉 Adopted: 158 dogs 🐕 | 41 cats 🐈 | 4 others
🚚 To rescue: 21 dogs | 16 cats | 3 others
💞 Reunited: 47 dogs 🐾 | 13 cats 🐾 | 7 others
Every number = a life touched 💛
Thank you to our amazing community!

04/11/2025

Oh look! 🥹 A gorgeous 2-year-old purebred Golden Retriever just found their forever home 🐾 Adopted from the Bonita shelter and matched with the perfect new owner 💛 Tail wags and happy beginnings all around!

04/10/2025

🐾💸 BREAKING NEWS: Local Pets Demand More Treats. 💸🐾

In a totally non-scientific survey conducted by our shelter dogs and cats (and one extremely vocal tortoise named Pumpkin 🐢), 100% of respondents agreed: they need more belly rubs, toys, snacks, and medical care.

Unfortunately, they also agreed that none of them have wallets. 💳❌

That’s where YOU come in! Your donation helps us:

✅ Spay/neuter animals who keep giving us the side-eye 👀
✅ Provide vaccinations and medical care so tails keep wagging 🐕💉
✅ Offer enrichment and toys so nobody chews our office chairs (again) 🪑🦷
✅ Make our shelter a safe, healthy, and loving space for every furry (and scaly) friend ❤️

💥 Be a hero. Make a donation today.
🚨 Any amount helps!

👉https://licensepet.com/wl3/don/sndg3/329👈

BTW, this beautiful dog, Peterson, is looking for a home… or at least a place where he can emotionally dominate one human and mildly tolerate the rest.

04/10/2025

Meet Guinness! 🐺

Guinness (A1924166) has been in our care since February of 2024! 🤯

He is part of our Dog Day Out program and is loved by all participants and shelter staff 💕

Here is a little more about him:
🐕 Has been around other dog
🍦 Loves treats and takes them gently
🦋 He is a social butterfly
🏃 Enjoys hiking and long walks
🚗 Does well in the car
❤️ He is full of kisses and affection

Come meet him at the Bonita shelter!

04/10/2025

Cuddle time 🐷💕 These little piggies aren’t feeling the morning hustle either. All snuggled up with mama — staying cozy just a little longer ☁️✨

04/09/2025

Come find a new Dog Beach bestie for Spring Break all month.

Join the sun, fun, and forever homes spring break “paw-ty” at County Animal Services. Shelter pets are ready to trade kennel life for beach vibes — and you can help make their spring break-out dreams come true.

04/09/2025

🌟 Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Volunteer of the Year: Jen Strawser! 🌟

We are beyond grateful for your incredible dedication and hard work at the Carlsbad Shelter. Your passion for our mission is truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the difference you make in the lives of those we serve.

Jen, your commitment and heart are what make you a shining example of what it means to volunteer. We are lucky to have you on our team! 💙