Oceanside, CA Animal Shelters

7 Shelters

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

    San Diego Humane Society's Oceanside Campus (Cats, Small Pets) in Oceanside, CA
    San Diego Humane Society's Oceanside Campus (Cats, Small Pets)
    Humane Society
    572 Airport Road
    Oceanside, CA 92058
    +1 619-299-7012 Tue 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    San Diego Humane Society's Oceanside Campus (Dogs) in Oceanside, CA
    San Diego Humane Society's Oceanside Campus (Dogs)
    Humane Society
    2905 San Luis Rey Road
    Oceanside, CA 92058
    +1 619-299-7012 Tue 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    Dirty Little Paws Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    3808-36 Vista Campana South
    Oceanside, CA 92057

    Located in San Diego County

    (760) 576-8702
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    Last Chance at Life All Breed Rescue and Adoptions
    Rescue Organization
    3296 Mission Avenue
    Oceanside, CA 92058
    North County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    2905 San Luis Rey Road
    Oceanside, CA 92057-6808

    Located in San Diego County

    760-757-4357
    Details
    North County Humane Society & SPCA / Oceanside Humane Society
    Humane Society
    2905 San Luis Rey Road
    Oceanside, CA 92054

    Located in San Diego County

    760-757-4357
    Details
    Saving Pets One at a Time

    Oceanside, CA 92058
    (760) 593-7768
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    Animal Shelters in Oceanside, CA

    Oceanside has seven listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, in San Diego County. About half are rescue organizations. Camp Pendleton North and Carlsbad, both within about 11 miles, have listings of their own. There is no shortage of choice in Oceanside — old dogs, shy cats, and a fair few who will pick you first.

    Oceanside has seven listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    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 Oceanside 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, Camp Pendleton North, Carlsbad and Fallbrook all have listings within about 11 miles. Each one links through from the sidebar.

    Most listings here carry 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.
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      e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

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