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Dog rescues and shelters near El Cajon, CA

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of El Cajon

66within 50 miles
17shelters
49rescue groups

There are 66 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of El Cajon, California, from 2 to 50 miles away. They are listed closest first.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to El Cajon

2

TAP Dog Profiles

La Mesa, CA · 2 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
3

The Animal Pad

La Mesa, CA · 2 mi away · Rescue group
4.6212 reviews
7

Happy Hearts German Shepherd Rescue

La Mesa, CA · 4 mi away · Rescue group · German Shepherd
3.811 reviews
8

Lionel's Legacy Senior Dog Rescue Adoption and Wellness Center- APPT. ONLY(Not a Shelter)

Lakeside, CA · 4 mi away · Rescue group
4.632 reviews
12

Emily’s Siberian kittens

El Cajon, CA · 7 mi away · Rescue group
4.52 reviews
15

PAW PATROL

San Diego, CA · 9 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
17

Chula Masters

Chula Vista, CA · 11 mi away · Animal shelter
No reviews yet
25

No Wagging Tail Left Behind

San Diego, CA · 15 mi away · Rescue group
3.73 reviews
31

Veterinaria

San Diego, CA · 16 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
34

​ Mailbox for The Dog Squad Rescue

San Diego, CA · 17 mi away · Rescue group
4.03 reviews
39

Haven of Hope Animal Sanctuary

San Diego, CA · 19 mi away · Rescue group
1.01 review
42

USSC ANIMAL RESCUE SERVICES

San Diego, CA · 19 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
45

The Open Barn Animal Sanctuary

Ramona, CA · 21 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near El Cajon, CA?

There are 66 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of El Cajon. The closest is San Diego Humane Society's El Cajon Campus in El Cajon, about 2 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near El Cajon?

17 animal shelters and 49 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 3 that work with a single breed.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.