San Diego Humane Society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Our lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable shelter animals from being euthanized. We are a private, independent, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any other humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
With campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona and San Diego, we provide animal services for 13 cities within San Diego County. We not only care for more than 40,000 companion and wild animals in our communities annually, but also share the expertise we have gained through our innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities, too.
While our influence is expanding nationally, our top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. We provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love.
What We Strive For
Our Vision
A more compassionate world.
Our Mission
Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.
Our Values
- Compassion
- Courage
- Impact
- Inclusion
- Integrity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at San Diego Humane Society
Please visit sdhumane.org for more information about our services and the impact made possible by your support.