San Diego Humane Society

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