San Diego Animal Shelter

5821 Sweetwater Rd Bonita, California 91902
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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San Diego Animal Shelter in Bonita, CA

San Diego Animal Shelter is located in Bonita, California, within San Diego County, and is part of the open-admission animal services agency serving the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Its mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and animals, taking in nearly 7,000 lost, homeless, and abandoned animals each year, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and other animals available for adoption. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm and closed Sundays and Mondays. It sits about 9 miles west of San Diego, and is one of 40 other animal shelters and rescues located throughout San Diego County.

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Adopting from San Diego Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Search for available pets online or visit a shelter in person on a first come, first served basis; note the animal's ID, kennel, and tag information, and if available a greeter will provide an application and instructions to complete the adoption.

Service area
Unincorporated areas of San Diego County
County
San Diego County
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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