San Diego Humane Society

It's beautiful outside, San Diego! As the days get warmer, plan any outings with your pup for the early morning or around sundown to prevent hot paws or heat-related illness. Before you head out for your adventure, make sure to grab the essentials: a leash, cool water and waste bags. While it's the law to have your dog leashed, it also helps keep your pooch, yourself and others safe! #LoveEmLeashEm #LeashYourDog #DogLovers #SanDiegoPets #HeatSafety #LoveYourDog

It's a tough call! We just aren't sure WHICH baby wild animal is the most adorable while bottle feeding. For scientific purposes, we're taking a poll. Is it: 1- the young skunk, 2- the baby cottontail or 3- the juvenile squirrel?... Our Project Wildlife care specialists will help these wild animals and thousands more grow big and strong before they are released back into the wild! (P.S. If your answer was "all 3" we'd have to agree!) #Wildlife #BottleBabies #Wildliferescue #WildlifeRehab #ProjectWildlife

Shuggy came to our shelter with urinary tract disease and a history of obstructions. Our friends at Purina provided Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets UR Feline Formula to help keep him healthy and prevent future issues. Now, with proper nutrition and care, Shuggy's ready to take on the world and find a new home! Learn more about handsome Shuggy (603192) and how you can help him thrive at sdhumane.org/adopt! #RescuePets #RescueCat #PetHealth #AnimalRescue

The only thing cuter than one rat is two (or more!) snuggled together in a hammock. Rats are social pets and are happiest with a friend at home! Each of these long-tailed beauties are individuals. While some love pets and play time with their people, others may prefer to spend more solo time with their toys. What they all have in common are their inquisitive and friendly natures! If you're thinking about adding some of these ruby-eyed beauties to your family, the adoptions counselors at our Oceanside and San Diego campuses are ready to help you find your perfect match! You can also view all of our adoptable ratties at sdhumane.org/adopt. #FancyRats #PetRats #PocketPets #SmallPets #AdoptAShelterPet

Our 2022 calendar is shaping up to be the cutest year yet, but someone is missing...your pet! Submit your dashing dogs, superb small pets and fantastic felines by visiting sdhumane.org/photofundraiser. With nearly 50,000 animals relying on us for care this year alone, every entry and vote makes a lifesaving difference! Special thanks to MetLife Pet Insurance for sponsoring our 2022 Photo Fundraiser! Learn more about pet insurance and see how you can protect your pets at petfirst.com. #Contest #Calendar #CutePets #RescuePets #PhotoContest #AnimalRescue

Love is love, and there's love FUR all! Happy Pride to our friends across San Diego and beyond. #Pride2021 #SanDiegoPride #HappyPride

A fledgling Coopers Hawk was able to be reunited with its family thanks to quick thinking by one of our Humane Officers! A good Samaritan reported seeing the young hawk at a park in Carmel Valley, unable to fly. Humane Officer Vaz observed the fledgling on the ground and was able to locate nearby adult male and female Coopers Hawks. Officer Vaz relocated the bird to a safer, less-trafficked area for a reunion with its parents. Each spring, San Diego Humane Society responds to... many calls to assist wild birds that are unable to fly. In each case, Humane Law Enforcement officers will survey the nearby surroundings to ensure an animal's safety and that ongoing care is still taking place prior to human intervention. If you're ever unsure whether or not wildlife needs help, refer to the information at sdhumane.org/wildlife. #Hawks #Wildlife #WildlifeRescue #AnimalRescue #WildlifeWednesday

Did you know that folks 65+ years of age pay no adoption fees? Visit us in person to find a lovable companion or browse all of our available pets at sdhumane.org/adopt! #SeniorDiscount #AnimalRescue #AnimalShelter #AdoptDontShop

Time is running out to make your CFC charitable selections and #ShowSomeLoveCFC! Federal employees you, your family and your friends can support San Diego Humane Society (CFC # 17600) through charitable donations and help the nearly 50,000 animals we serve each year! Sign up before January 15 at GiveCFC.org. We appreciate your support and service! #CFC #giveback #federalemployees

Currently accepting applications for an adventure buddy Cross-eyed hunk Opi (580449) is looking for a new best friend to join him for long walks and plenty of playtime! Think this pup may be "the one"? Opi will thrive as the only four-legged friend in your home and because this sweetie can be a bit overenthusiastic when showing his affection to his human friends, any kiddos in the home must be 12 or older. Find out more about this wonderful dog at sdhumane.org/adopt! #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptashelterdog

Want to go for a walk? Regular walks are great for your pup's mental and physical health! When you're heading out, remember the essentials: a leash and waste bags! It's the law to have your dog leashed and it helps keep your pooch, and others, safe. Keep your walks fun and your pup comfortable on leash by checking out our favorite leash training tips at sdhumane.org/leash! #NationalTrainYourDogMonth #trainyourdog #leashtraining

Show us how you walk! We invite you to join us for the 2021 Virtual Walk For Animals, April 11-17, and create a More Humane San Diego. You can register, form your team and begin fundraising today at sdwalkforanimals.org! When our community faces challenges, inspiring compassion becomes even more important. Though the event will not be in person, wherever we are, we’ll be standing together to save animal lives. Tag your virtual walk team in the comments below! ... #sdwalkforanimals #inspirecompassion

When you Smile, they smile! Make San Diego Humane Society your charity of choice on AmazonSmile, and a portion of proceeds from your regular online shopping will help care for the 50,000 animals relying on us this year alone. Learn how to get started at sdhumane.org/smile! #AmazonSmile #amazonsmilecharity #inspirecompassion

We couldn't let #NationalPitBullAwarenessDay pass without introducing you to a few more of our sweet adoptable pitties! Peter (687974), Diamond (687965) and Zeus (687864) came to us from Louisiana on the Wings of Rescue flights! They're adjusting well to life here in San Diego and can't wait to continue their journeys in new homes! Learn more about adopting one of these deserving dogs at sdhumane.org/adopt.

This sweet pittie Radar (687886) came to us all the way from Louisiana, and now he's ready to find a cozy new home in San Diego! Radar adores any and every ball that rolls across his path and looks dashing in his red bandana. If you're looking for a playful and affectionate boy, make an appointment to adopt Radar today at sdhumane.org/adopt! #pitbullawarenessmonth #pitbullawarenessday #rescuedog #pitbull #NationalAdoptAShelterDogMonth #AdoptAShelterDogMonth #adoptdontshop #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptadog

Flying into the weekend like... It's always a happy day when we can release wildlife, like this barn owl who was rehabilitated at Project Wildlife Ramona!

This week's adoption #happyhour is still in the making...and it could be yours! Help us celebrate Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month by bringing home a new furiend today. There's a shelter dog just waiting to be your new road trip pal, snuggle buddy, adventure partner and everything in between. Find your perfect co-pilot at sdhumane.org/adopt! #AdoptAShelterDogMonth #NationalAdoptAShelterDogMonth #adoptashelterdog #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed

Happy Fri-DIY and welcome to another Humane at Home! Today we’ll be showing you how to make a DIY cat tent with supplies you already have at home! Stick around to meet some of our adoptable cats.

We know your pets are more than just pals they're family! Just as you would for human kids, you can also provide for the care of your pets in your will or trust. Visit sdhumane.org/petguardianship to be sure your beloved pets are cared for, no matter what. #inspirecompassion #nationalestateplanningawarenessweek #nationalestateplanningweek #nationalestateplanningawareness #estateplanning #estateplanningawareness #estateplanningweek

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for an Adoption Meet and Greet at Belmont Park's Harvest Walk! Visit the Fall Open-Air Market featuring adoptable dogs, local food vendors and a craft beer garden. For more information about this family-friendly event, visit belmontpark.com/fall-walk. Please note, we will be following COVID-19 safety precautions and will have one adoptable dog along with a Canine Ambassador for guests to visit with.

Oh happy day, friends! Our Ready, Set, Grow! kittens - Autumn, S'more, Pumpkin, Acorn and Willow - have passed the cute test and are going up for adoption! We know the Fall Five have stolen so many hearts and are sure to go to great new homes in a snap. Don't fret if you don't see them on our website, because we have plenty of adorable, playful kittens currently available for adoption at sdhumane.org/adopt! #adontdontshop #adoptakitten #kittensofinstagram #rescuecats #rescuedismyfavoritebreed

No matter how long you've had pets, everyone can benefit from better understanding their animal pals. Join us virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. as Warwick's La Jolla hosts our President and CEO, Dr. Gary Weitzman, for a live discussion about his new companion books Fetch! and Pounce!. These two new books will help families seeking the best tips and tricks for training their furry best friends. Dr. Weitzman will be joined by his colleagues from San Diego Humane Societ...y Brian Daugherty, Senior Vice President and Chief Philanthropy & Communications Officer, and Amanda Kowalski, Director of Behavior Programs, for this free, LIVE event on Facebook. Visit bit.ly/2TjiDAY for full event details and to order your own copies of these special titles! ***If you have pet behavior questions you'd like answered by Dr. Weitzman, post them in the comment section below!***

Walk, run and support animals in need by participating in Gatsby's Dog Run's Monster Run Virtual 5K! Sign up for this spook-tacular 5K before Halloween and a portion of proceeds will support San Diego Humane Society. Visit bit.ly/3o4tk8J to sign up with your best furiend! #halloween #halloween5k #5k #5krun #charityrun #charity5k

Alongside our partners at Subaru of America, Inc. and Kearny Mesa Subaru, we're celebrating the 2nd annual National Make a Dog's Day. Help us show some love for the "Underdogs", some of our harder-to-adopt shelter dogs. Thor (683932) is an 8 year-old love bug, who is ready to steal your heart with his good looks, sweet disposition and floppy tongue! You can make an underdog's day by giving them a new home. Visit sdhumane.org/adopt today!! #NationalMakeADogsDay #MakeADogsDay #AdoptAShelterDog #NationalAdoptAShelterDogMonth #AdoptAShelterDogMonth

Have you checked out the Kitten Cam, sponsored by Purina? Our 24-hour Kitten Nursery helps us care for thousands of kittens each year, and this live camera gives you a behind-the-scenes peek at some of the tiniest animals in our care playing, napping and growing! Currently home to a queen and her little ones, visit the Kitten Cam for your daily dose of cute at: sdhumane.org/kitten

We're stumped! We have no idea why sweet Stella hasn't been adopted! This 5-year-old Staffy Terrier mix is currently available through our friends at The Dog Squad Rescue, and Stella is the TOTAL PACKAGE. She's great with people and dogs, easy to care for, walks well on leash, is house trained and even knows basic commands! She loves car rides, snuggles, outside dog-friendly café dining, and she REALLY LOVES swimming. She also comes with free training sessions! What more coul...d anyone ask for? Trust us, if you just give Stella a chance, she’ll love you for a lifetime! Visit dogsquadrescue.org to adopt this beauty, and you'll also get this custom portrait done by Lovejoy Creations! #adoptashelterdog #nationaladoptashelterdogmonth #adoptashelterdogmonth #rescuedog #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop #rescuepetsofinstagram #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptadog #adoptadogsavealife #dogsquad