San Diego County Animal Services

03/01/2025

Our comment card box in Bonita was overflowing with notes of thanks, praise, and excitement! 🙌💌 We love hearing your feedback and are so grateful for the support. A huge thank you to our incredible ASRs and ACAs—your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated! 💙 Special shoutout to Gabby, who received the most positive feedback! 🌟

02/27/2025

🚨Update on Yesterday’s Collision 🚨

Yesterday, one of our brave Animal Control Officers was involved in a head-on collision while transporting a stray cat to our shelter. Thankfully, our Officer has received medical attention and is recovering.

The great news? The cat being transported was not injured in the accident! 🐾🐱

If the cat’s owner doesn’t come forward, she will be available for adoption starting this Sunday at our shelter in Carlsbad!

A huge thank you to witnesses and first responders who stopped to check on our Officer’s safety and everyone’s care and concern for the cat.

02/27/2025

🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us! 🍀

Looking for your new best friend? 🐾 Come on in, spin the wheel, and you could pay as little as $0 for your adoption fee! 🎉

The wheel has options ranging from FREE to just $17!

Don’t miss out on your chance to adopt a furry friend this St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀✨

Puppies and Kittens Not Included

02/27/2025

Congratulations to these Veterans on recent adoptions from partnering shelters like us! Visit our shelters and ask about the Pets for Patriots Program when adopting your next pet.

02/26/2025

Meet Merlin A1937882! He is available for adoption or fostering! He came into our shelter as stray on 2/5.

02/26/2025

Meet Drakeo A1927225! He is a 10 month old golden retriever mix! He originally came into our shelter back in May of 2024 but was brought back into our shelter due to housing issues and alleged reactivity to bigger dogs. In our care Drakeo has a play pair and exhibits puppy like behavior! He’s ready for a home that is willing to take the time to teach him manners! 🐾🐕

02/25/2025

Meet Chico A1932288! He is an 11 month old German Shepard mix that is looking for his furever home or a foster! He is still learning how to take treats gently but he is a smart boy that is willing to learn. He needs a patient home that will take the time to teach him manners! He was originally brought in an August 2023, was adopted and then returned. He went to a short term foster where we learned that he loves snuggles and still exhibits puppy like behavior. Come meet him at the Carlsbad shelter!

02/22/2025

After being in our care since June of 2024, Long John was adopted yesterday! Congrats to Long John and his new family! 🎉🐕🐾

02/21/2025

Meet Elena A1930449! She is a 2 year old Shepherd mix. She is currently being fostered thru the Bonita Shelter.

Her foster sent us some notes: She loves to run and play. A quiet girl that rarely barks. She is very affectionate and loves cuddles. She is also treat motivated, crate trained and house trained! She loves kids and other dogs. She also enjoys long walks and naps in the sun. Her favorite toy is a dragon!

Schedule a meet and greet if you are interested in adopting!

02/20/2025

Meet Peterson A1935100! He is a sweet and mellow boy! He walks well on leash, doesn’t pull nor jump. He likes treats! He is more interested in walking than playing with toys! He has been dog tested and can coexist with another mellow and calm dog 🐕

Come meet him at the Carlsbad location!

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02/20/2025

Meet Sheska A1916481! She originally came in back in September 2024 but was returned since her owner did not have the time to care for her. She has been in a home with kids that were 5-12 year a old. She is friendly with other dogs but prefers a mellow dog and a dogs that respect her space. She love playing with toys and knows how to sit!🐾🐕

Come meet her at the Carlsbad shelter!

02/20/2025

Meet this sweet boy who was in desperate need of a grooming makeover! 🐾✨ Thanks to the patience and care of our amazing Animal Care Attendant, Portia, who worked her magic, this little one is looking and smelling great! 🛁💖 We’re so grateful for Portia's dedication and love. "

02/19/2025

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02/18/2025

"🐷🐷🐷🐷 These 4 little piggies are waiting for YOU at the Bonita Shelter! 🏡💖 We We We all the way home! 🐾 Come meet your new best friend today! "

02/15/2025

Last night, San Diego County Animal Services demonstrated compassion in action, rescuing a sick coyote and connecting it to the medical help it needed. Animal Control Officers always answer the call for help to animals in distress.

02/14/2025

Meet Beau A1922684he is a two-year-old, neutered male white Husky with the sweetest, most gentle soul!🐕🐾
He is currently in foster and we have gotten some valuable notes:
He is well-mannered, potty trained, and does not bark. He’s playful and friendly with other dogs, has no resource aggression, and is wonderful with children, staying calm and gentle during interactions.

Training & Behavior
    •    Leash Manners: He does not pull but is timid in busy outdoor environments. Building his confidence in public spaces will be important.
    •    Commands: He doesn’t yet know sit or lay down but often responds to come.
    •    Chewing: He has chewed a few things but redirects well when given an appropriate toy.
    •    Crate Training: He’s crated when alone to prevent potential chewing, but this should improve in a stable home.

Beau is gentle, polite, and eager to please, making him
a great fit for families, individuals, or multi-dog homes.

With patience and encouragement, he will gain confidence and thrive. His future family will be incredibly lucky to have such a loving, well-mannered companion.

02/14/2025

Meet Harper A1937077! She is a 2 year old Shepard mix, weighing around 30lbs. She is looking for her furever home or someone to foster her!

She is located at the Carlsbad shelter! If you stop by and say hi don’t forget to give her a treat! She might be jumping and barking in the kennel but outside of the kennel she just wants to run, play and get pets! 🐾🐕

02/13/2025

Come meet Lily A1937322 at the Carlsbad location! She is a 7 month old spayed female Shepard mix. She is ready for her forever home but can benefit from going to a foster. While in the shelter, Lily tends to bark and growl through the kennel fence but once outside of the kennel she is a love bug that just wants to play and be petted. She is a fast learner and she is just waiting for someone to give her a chance!