Animal Services

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Adopt a Pet

See dogs, cats, rabbits and more in our shelters.
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Find a lost pet

Check animals in our shelters.
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License your pet

County Animal Services provides licensing to residents of the unincorporated areas of the county only.

Want to help?

Donate

Donate

Learn how to donate cash or wish list items.
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Volunteer

You can help in different ways. Submit an application.
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Foster

Learn what we provide and complete an interest form.

Who we serve

We serve the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.  

Shelter locations, hours, and contacts

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Emergencies

For animal-related emergencies in unincorporated areas only call 619-236-2341 .

 

Clinic Services

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Spay and Neuter

Low cost spay and neuter programs.
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Vaccinations

Low cost vaccinations.
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Microchips

Microchip your pet.
Santee Shelter

New Santee Animal Shelter Opens

The County's new 20,000-square-foot shelter in Santee opened on October 15, 2026. The opening marks the permanent closure of the County’s Bonita shelter. All Bonita sheltering operations have moved to the new Santee location. Learn more on County News Center.

Animal Services Statistics

See Animal Services statistics »

 

 

Animal Services Operational Assessment 2026

Read the 2026 Operational Assessment

 

About the Department of Animal Services

We are the open-admission animal services agency for unincorporated San Diego County. Our mission is 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! 

Learn more about us