Why We Give

Another Chance to Fly

Last October, an injured peregrine falcon arrived at Project Wildlife. Today, he has another chance to fly thanks to the support of friends like you. Read More

A Remarkable Rescue

A poodle pulled from the ocean made a quick recovery, with patience and love from San Diego Humane Society staff, before finding a home with a wonderful new family. Read More

A Loving Home for Lady

When Lady received a diagnosis of Cushing's disease, the staff at San Diego Humane Society knew she would need a special home. Thanks to friends like you, Lady got her happy ending. Read More

Full of Love

Midnight received the care and support she needed at San Diego Humane Society. It's the generosity of donors that make the care of animals like Midnight possible. Read More

Worth the Wait

As one of 30 dogs rescued from a meat farm in South Korea, Archie had a long journey toward happiness, health and finding the home he deserves. Read More

A Second Chance for Stella

Every animal adoption is special — but when we see your generosity give a senior dog a second chance at a happy home, it’s especially meaningful. Read More

San Diego's scorching heat this summer has wreaked havoc for many residents, but none more so than a new group of residents to our Kitten Nursery. Earlier this summer, the Kitten Nursery received its largest litter of kittens when nine arrived without their mother. Read More

Home at Last

Lacey, a seven-year-old mixed breed dog, spent 720 days in at the San Diego Humane Society before she found a new family. While in our care, staff helped Lacey overcome her anxiety with meeting new people and enabled her loving personality to shine through. Read More

Providing a Safety Net of Care

Your support helps ensure that no matter what treatable medical condition an animal may have, they will receive the specialty care they need at San Diego Humane Society. Read More

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