Useful Contact Information
San Diego Humane Society
Resource Center
619-299-7012
Online Resource Center
Humane Law Enforcement / Dispatch
Handles animal emergencies and complaints in the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista.
Animal Emergencies
Call 619-299-7012 and press 1 for all animal-related emergencies from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Or after hours, contact your local law enforcement agency.
Who to call after hours.
Non-Emergencies
We would love to hear from you: Contact San Diego Humane Society.
Adoptions
Please schedule an appointment online, or review our Adoption Process. You can call 619-299-7012 if you have questions.
Adoption Resources
Behavior Helpline
Behavior Helpline
619-299-7012, ext. 2244
Questions About Public Classes
619-299-7012, ext. 2398
Purchase a training class gift card for a loved one! Gifts can be fixed amounts or customized.
Give the Gift of Training
Community Engagement
619-299-7012, ext. 2262
Email
Donations / Fundraising
619-243-3434
Email
Emergency Response Team (ERT)
24-hour emergency hotline: 619-299-7012, press 1
More Info
Humane Euthanasia Services
San Diego Campus:
619-299-7012
El Cajon Campus:
619-299-7012
Escondido Campus:
619-299-7012, ext. 2737
Oceanside Campus — cats:
619-299-7012, ext. 2000
Guest Relations
San Diego Campus
619-299-7012
El Cajon Campus:
619-299-7012
Escondido Campus:
619-299-7012, ext. 2737
Oceanside Campus — cats:
619-299-7012, ext. 2000
Oceanside Campus — dogs:
619-299-7012, ext. 2858
Humane Law Enforcement
619-299-7012, press 1
Report Animal Cruelty*
including animals left in hot cars, call 619-299-7012.
*We can only respond to calls within our jurisdiction.
Email
More Info
Licensing
619-299-7012
More Info
Marketing & Communications
Muttique Retail Store
Escondido Campus:
619-299-7012, ext. 2747
Oceanside Campus:
619-299-7012, ext. 2002
More Info
Community Pet Pantry
Pet families who need extra help can visit our campus locations to pick up a bag of dog or cat food as well as other supplies as available. No appointment is needed for this service.
619-299-7012
Tuesday- Sunday,
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Petco Retail Store (San Diego Campus) — temporarily closed
Project Wildlife
Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
619-299-7012
projectwildlife.org
Relinquishing a Pet
Please schedule an appointment online. You can call 619-299-7012 if you have questions.
More Info
Report Animal Cruelty/Neglect
619-299-7012, press 1
Humane Law Enforcement
Vehicle Donations
877-540-PETS (7387)
More Info
Other Useful Contacts
Poison Control
24-hour helpline.
1-800-222-1222
calpoison.org
Emergency Animal Rescue
From life-threatening situations, such as stuck in drainpipe, up a tree, etc.
NOT veterinary care.
760-789-5775
760-594-0751 (Emergency)
emergencyanimalrescue.org
Dog Care Knowledge
Home remedies for many common health and behavioral issues.
dog-care-knowledge.com