San Diego County Animal Shelter

5480 Gaines Street San Diego, California 92110

San Diego Shelters

(619) 767-2675 Directions Email

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Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Today
Friday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

San Diego County Animal Shelter in San Diego, CA

San Diego County Animal Shelter is located about four miles southeast of San Diego, California, within San Diego County. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Animal shelters like this one are typically part of a broader community effort to look after the welfare of local animals and connect them with new homes. In San Diego County, this shelter operates alongside 40 other shelters and rescues that serve the same region.

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Shelter details

County: San Diego County

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