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Adopt & programs

Ways we help animals and the people who love them

From adoptions to spay/neuter to keeping families together, our programs meet animals — and neighbors — wherever they are.

A newly adopted dog with its family

Find your match

Adopt a Pet

Meet adoptable dogs and cats who are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. Our adoption counselors take time to understand your home and lifestyle so every match has the best chance of lasting a lifetime.

Start an adoption
A foster kitten being cared for at home

Open your home

Foster Program

Fostering saves two lives — the animal you welcome and the next one we can take in because of the space you opened. We cover food, supplies, and medical care; you provide the couch, the patience, and the love. Stays range from a weekend to a few weeks.

Become a foster
A veterinarian examining a dog at the community clinic

Care for every budget

Community Vet & Spay/Neuter Clinic

Our low-cost community clinic offers spay/neuter surgery, core vaccines, and microchipping to San Diego pet owners — keeping animals healthy and helping end the cycle of unwanted litters. Sliding-scale pricing keeps essential care within reach.

Ask about clinic hours
Close-up portrait of an adoptable shelter dog

Help before goodbye

Owner-Surrender Support

Sometimes keeping a pet feels impossible. Before you surrender, talk to us — we offer behavior resources, temporary foster, and pet-food assistance that often lets families stay together. When rehoming truly is best, we make the transition gentle and judgment-free.

Talk to our team
Clean kennels at the animal rescue

For the outdoor cats

Community Cats & TNR

Our Trap-Neuter-Return program humanely traps free-roaming cats, spays or neuters them, vaccinates, ear-tips, and returns them to their colony — stabilizing populations the kind way. We also place friendly strays and socializable kittens into adoption.

Request TNR help

How adoption works

Three simple steps to bring someone home

  1. 1

    Meet & greet

    Visit an adoption event or book a time to meet a pet you have your eye on. We will help you find the right fit.

  2. 2

    Application

    Fill out a short application so our counselors can match the animal to your home and lifestyle.

  3. 3

    Welcome home

    Finalize the adoption, get post-adoption support, and start your life together. We are here if you need us.

Ready to meet your new best friend?

Reach out to start an adoption, ask about the clinic, or get help with a pet you can no longer keep.

Contact us Visit an adoption day