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PAWS of Coronado
Coronado, CA · 1 mi away · Animal shelter
4.3120 reviews
There are 61 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of San Diego, California, from 1 to 46 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 San Diego
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Mutt Scouts
San Diego, CA · 2 mi away · Rescue group
4.246 reviews
3
Lucky Pup Dog Rescue of San DIego
San Diego, CA · 2 mi away · Rescue group
4.022 reviews
4
The S. Ford Foundation
San Diego, CA · 3 mi away · Animal shelter
2.33 reviews
5
No Wagging Tail Left Behind
San Diego, CA · 4 mi away · Rescue group
3.73 reviews
6
Flora’s Ragdoll Kittens. Sandiego CA
San Diego, CA · 4 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
7
pups n boots
San Diego, CA · 5 mi away · Rescue group
2.01 review
8
PAW PATROL
San Diego, CA · 5 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
9
National Loss Mitigation
Chula Vista, CA · 7 mi away · Rescue group
5.01 review
10
We Saved A Puppy
San Diego, CA · 7 mi away · Rescue group
4.618 reviews
11
Second Chance Dog Rescue
San Diego, CA · 8 mi away · Rescue group
4.5151 reviews
12
Chula Masters
Chula Vista, CA · 8 mi away · Animal shelter
No reviews yet
13
County of San Diego Department of Animal Services
Bonita, CA · 9 mi away · Animal shelter
4.2764 reviews
14
Happy Hearts German Shepherd Rescue
La Mesa, CA · 9 mi away · Rescue group · German Shepherd
3.811 reviews
15
Holly's Garden Rescue
La Mesa, CA · 9 mi away · Rescue group
4.416 reviews
16
Veterinaria
San Diego, CA · 10 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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Wee Companions Small Animal Rescue
San Diego, CA · 10 mi away · Rescue group
4.8246 reviews
18
Chula Vista Animal Services
Chula Vista, CA · 10 mi away · Animal shelter
4.3960 reviews
19
Focas-Friends of County Animal
La Jolla, CA · 11 mi away · Rescue group
4.86 reviews
20
The Animal Pad
La Mesa, CA · 12 mi away · Rescue group
4.6212 reviews
21
TAP Dog Profiles
La Mesa, CA · 12 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
22
Haven of Hope Animal Sanctuary
San Diego, CA · 13 mi away · Rescue group
1.01 review
23
San Diego Humane Society's El Cajon Campus
El Cajon, CA · 13 mi away · Animal shelter
4.3619 reviews
24
San Diego Bengal Babes - Euniques
San Diego, CA · 13 mi away · Rescue group
5.04 reviews
25
Talia's Tails
San Diego, CA · 16 mi away · Rescue group
5.0108 reviews
26
Borrego Animal Rescue
El Cajon, CA · 16 mi away · Animal shelter
5.01 review
27
Lionel's Legacy Senior Dog Rescue Adoption and Wellness Center- APPT. ONLY(Not a Shelter)
Lakeside, CA · 16 mi away · Rescue group
4.632 reviews
28
Avian Rehabilitation Center
Jamul, CA · 16 mi away · Animal shelter
4.25 reviews
29
Born Again Animal Rescue and Adoption
El Cajon, CA · 17 mi away · Rescue group
5.01 review
30
USSC ANIMAL RESCUE SERVICES
San Diego, CA · 17 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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Rescuing Cujo Dog Shelter
Jamul, CA · 17 mi away · Rescue group
4.36 reviews
32
A New Life Rescue
San Diego, CA · 17 mi away · Animal shelter
4.832 reviews
33
Free Flight
Del Mar, CA · 19 mi away · Animal shelter
4.8583 reviews
34
THE SAN DIEGO PET EXPO
Del Mar, CA · 19 mi away · Rescue group
3.37 reviews
35
Greyhound Adoption Center
El Cajon, CA · 19 mi away · Rescue group · Greyhound
4.967 reviews
36
Heart of Gold's Shelter
El Cajon, CA · 19 mi away · Animal shelter
4.718 reviews
37
Emily’s Siberian kittens
El Cajon, CA · 19 mi away · Rescue group
4.52 reviews
38
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Rancho Santa Fe, CA · 20 mi away · Animal shelter
4.4902 reviews
39
Animal Rescue Shelter & Patrol Corp. / Humane Law Enforcement Academy
Solana Beach, CA · 20 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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Mailbox for The Dog Squad Rescue
San Diego, CA · 22 mi away · Rescue group
4.03 reviews
41
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Encinitas, CA · 24 mi away · Animal shelter
4.4294 reviews
42
Robin's Nest: Ranch Rescue Resort
Ramona, CA · 24 mi away · Rescue group
4.713 reviews
43
Alpine Rabbitry and More..
Alpine, CA · 24 mi away · Rescue group
4.9143 reviews
44
Sulcata Rescue Ranch
Ramona, CA · 25 mi away · Rescue group
4.9106 reviews
45
Paradise Dreams Animal Sanctuary
Escondido, CA · 25 mi away · Rescue group
5.06 reviews
46
ResQue Ranch
Escondido, CA · 26 mi away · Rescue group
4.726 reviews
47
2 The Rescue Animal Sanctuary Inc.
Ramona, CA · 28 mi away · Rescue group
5.027 reviews
48
Saving One Life- San Diego
Escondido, CA · 28 mi away · Rescue group
5.013 reviews
Questions
Where can I adopt a dog near San Diego, CA?
There are 61 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of San Diego. The closest is PAWS of Coronado in Coronado, about 1 miles away.
How many animal shelters are near San Diego?
17 animal shelters and 44 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.