Encinitas, CA Animal Shelters

2 Shelters

e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

Operation K9 Rescue Center

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 235207
Encinitas, CA 92023

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Located in San Diego County

760-497-7764

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Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Humane Society

389 Requeza Street
Encinitas, CA 92024

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Located in San Diego County

760-753-6413

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Animal Shelters in Encinitas, CA

Encinitas has two listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, in San Diego County. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and humane societies. Rancho Santa Fe and Escondido, both within about eight miles, have listings of their own. Not many, but the ones here are ready to go home today.

Encinitas has two listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first.

A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

The Encinitas listings all fall in San Diego County, which is worth knowing if you are checking whether a shelter takes animals from your area.

If nothing here suits, Rancho Santa Fe, Escondido and San Marcos all have listings within about 10 miles. Each one links through from the sidebar.

Every listing here carries a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.