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:
Carlsbad Shelter: 2481 Palomar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011
January 29th at 12:00 PM
Bonita Shelter: 5821 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
January 30th at 12:00 PM
Your participation is welcomed as we work together to enhance our policies and make a positive impact. We look forward to seeing you there!
Department of Animal Services 2024 Year Review
In 2024, we are proud to celebrate the success of our mission to help animals in need. Over the past year, we cared for more than 5,883 animals, with 3,169 finding their for homes. Many others were transferred to rescues or reunited with their owners. Our team responded to over 50,000 patrol calls for service, and our dedicated volunteers generously contributed more than 22,000 hours to support our cause. Additionally, 194 dogs participated in our "Dogs Day Out" program, bringing joy to both the dogs and their communities. We couldn't have achieved these milestones without the incredible support of our volunteers, partners, and community-thank you for making 2024 a year of positive change for so many lives.
2024 Stats
- 51,808 Patrol Calls Completed
- 5,594 Animals Came in to the Shelter
- 3,169 Adoptions & 1,073 Rescue Exits
- 1,194 went on a Dogs Day Out
- 961 Animals Returned to Owner
- ~22,000 Volunteer Hours Donated
Get involved in 2025 by donating, volunteering, adopting, and/or fostering! Visit www.sddac.com to learn how you can make a differnce in the lives of animals in need.
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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