County of San Diego Animal Services
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Sunday
9:30am - 5:30pm
***Interacts
end at 4:30pm daily ***
We're the open-admission animal services agency for the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. We exist to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and animals. We take in nearly 7,000 lost, homeless, and abandoned animals each year and we need your help to save lives!
Are you in our service area (click below)?
For animal-related emergencies, please call 619-236-2341. (Unincorporated County Only)
Stakeholder Meeting on Administrative Citations
Join us for an important discussion on Administrative Citations! We invite all stakeholders to share insights, ask questions, and collaborate on best practices to improve our community’s approach.
Meeting Details: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Online Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 229 028 939 877
Passcode: ZZ9Mp2Sv
Dial in by phone
+1 619-343-2539,,401726915# United States, San Diego
Phone conference ID: 401 726 915#
Your participation is welcomed as we work together to enhance our policies and make a positive impact. We look forward to seeing you there!
COSD Animal Services January 2025 Statistics
Animals Admitted: 342 Dogs; 106 Cats; 54 Other
Adoptions: 173 Dogs; 64 Cats; 3 Other
Animals to Rescue: 24 Dogs; 18 Cats
Animal Reunions: 90 Dogs; 16 Cats; 32 Other
Humane Euthanasia: 26 Dogs; 16 Cats; 4 Other
Volunteers donated 1,637 Hours
Dog Day Out Outings: 118
Foster: Dogs 64; Cats 25; Pigs 2
Want To Help?
Volunteer
We care for nearly 7,000 cats, dogs, livestock and exotic animals each year that are lost, abandoned or neglected. Our dedicated and compassionate volunteers are essential to this mission.
Click here for more info or to submit an application »
Foster
With the increasing number of animals and longer stays in our shelters, community support is crucial. Even short breaks away from the shelter environment significantly improve the health and well-being of pets!
Click here to learn more about fostering »
The Spirit Medical Fund
This fund is set up to help animals
with life threatening situations regain their health and happiness.
Will you help with your gift?
License Your Dog
Always keep your dog's license up-to-date. One day, it might save its life.
Coming Soon: New Animal Shelter
The County of San Diego is currently in design for a new 20,000 square feet Animal Care Shelter in the City of Santee. Construction is scheduled to commence in June 2024 and is expected to be completed by November 2025. For more information please visit the following link: County Animal Shelter – Santee web page.
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