San Diego Humane Society

Currently accepting owner surrender: 

Yes. It is an open admission shelter. They accept owner surrender animals, but people have to call to schedule an appointment to bring them in.

Procedure for pet relinquishment: 

San Diego Humane Society campuses take in owner-surrender pets by appointment only. To schedule appointment, please call 619-299-7012. Have the pet’s medical records available when you call. Pets should be up to date on vaccines prior to entering the shelter.

A fee to accept the animal:

If you live in San Diego Humane Society’s jurisdiction, there is a $30 relinquishment fee to help cover the cost of care.

If you live outside our jurisdiction, the fee is $250 and our ability to accept relinquished pets depends on availability.

Preference for the age of the animal: 

They accept animals of all ages.

Solutions used in situation of going over capacity:

They work with numerous rescue partners in our community to transfer animals out to their rescues.

Placement of the animals:

Animas are housed in kennels and foster care.

Euthanasia:

We are zero euthanasia for healthy, treatable animals.