Animal Protection and Rescue League

3707 5Th Ave. San Diego, California 92103

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Animal Protection and Rescue League in San Diego, CA

The Animal Protection and Rescue League is a rescue organization based in San Diego, California, located in San Diego County, roughly 2 miles south of San Diego, CA. It is an entirely volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to protect the rights and habitats of all animals, having helped pass animal protection legislation, won numerous court cases on animals' behalf, conducted many animal rescues, and educated hundreds of thousands of people about humane eating. San Diego County is home to 40 other animal shelters and rescues alongside APRL.

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San Diego, Orange County, and Lake Tahoe
County
San Diego County

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