Useful Contact Information
Resource Center
619-299-7012
Contact Us Online
Online Resource Center
Report an Animal Emergency
For human-related emergencies — please call 911.
If you live in San Diego Humane Society's jurisdiction*, report an animal-related emergency by calling 619-299-7012 (press 1).
In La Mesa, San Diego Humane Society provides animal sheltering services only. For animal-related emergencies, please contact the La Mesa Police department at 619-667-1400.
For animal-related emergencies in the following locations, please contact the corresponding animal control provider:
- Chula Vista and Lemon Grove residents should contact Chula Vista Animal Care and Control at 619-476-2476.
- Coronado residents should contact the Coronado Police Department at 619-522-7350.
- National City residents should contact the National City Police Department at 619-336-4411.
- Residents of unincorporated areas of San Diego County should contact the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services at 619-236-2341.
*To determine the animal service provider that covers your area — View Jurisdictions by ZIP code.
Adoptions
Adoptions are completed in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you have found an animal you’re interested in, please visit the appropriate campus during business hours to speak with an adoption counselor. Please review our Adoption Process or call 619-299-7012 if you have questions.
Behavior Helpline
Behavior Helpline
619-299-7012, ext. 2244
Questions About Public Classes
619-299-7012, ext. 2398
Community Engagement
619-299-7012, ext. 2262
Email
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.
Donations / Fundraising
619-243-3434
Email
Emergency Response Team (ERT)
24-hour emergency hotline: 619-299-7012, press 1
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Humane Euthanasia Services
San Diego Campus:
619-299-7012
El Cajon Campus:
619-299-7012
Escondido Campus:
619-299-7012, ext. 2737
Guest Relations
San Diego & El Cajon Campuses
619-299-7012
Escondido Campus:
619-299-7012, ext. 2737
Oceanside Campus:
619-299-7012, ext. 2000 (cats)
619-299-7012, ext. 2858 (dogs)
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
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Licensing
619-299-7012
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Marketing & Communications
Muttique Retail Store
Escondido Campus:
619-299-7012, ext. 2747
Oceanside Campus:
619-299-7012, ext. 2002
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Petco Retail Store (San Diego Campus)
Project Wildlife
Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
619-299-7012
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Relinquishing a Pet
Please schedule an appointment online. You can call 619-299-7012 if you have questions.
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Report Animal Cruelty/Neglect
619-299-7012, press 1
Humane Law Enforcement
Vehicle Donations
877-540-PETS (7387)
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Other Useful Contacts
Poison Control
24-hour helpline
1-800-222-1222
calpoison.org