Prepared for the Worst
When fire, earthquake, flood or other emergency strikes—near or far—the Emergency Response Team is ready for action. What Is It? The ERT is San Diego Humane Society’s network of responders…
Pet Friendly San Diego
The Solution to Problem Behavior
Banish bad habits: barking, escaping, digging, destruction and more FLIP THE SCRIPT Unfortunately, bad behavior is one of the most common reasons dogs get returned to shelters. But many frustrating problems…
Become a Foster
The babies are coming! And adults need homes, too. San Diego Humane Society is now caring for up to 50,000 animals a year and could use some extra help. Temporarily…
Can I leave my dog in the yard while I’m not home?
Yes, but he must have access to food, water and shelter. Also, if your dog is tethered to a post or another stationary object, there’s a time limit of three…
When does my dog have to be on a leash?
Away from home, your dog must be restrained on a handheld leash no longer than 6 feet, even if he’s good with other dogs. That 6-foot limit applies to retractable…
What are the rules for service dogs and emotional support dogs?
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires reasonable accommodations to be made for legitimate service animals that are “individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an…
Can I take my dog to a restaurant?
Service dogs are okay, but other dogs are allowed only on outdoor patios that you can access without going inside. Do not walk or carry your dog through the restaurant…
Does my pet need a license?
Yes for dogs across San Diego County, but for cats, only in certain areas. A license helps authorities get in touch with the owner of a lost pet quickly. It’s…
To the Rescue
San Diego Humane Society and roughly 80 rescues from around the country have joined forces to save animal lives. All of SDHS’s rescue partners have the same goal: to find…
The Joy of Giving Back
San Diego Humane Society celebrates National Volunteer Month By Christina Orlovsky Page People volunteer for countless reasons. To help others. To express gratitude. To feel good. While we may…
Lost and Found
One in three pets will go missing at some point during their lives. The stress and anxiety of losing your pet is only compounded when you don’t know the first steps to take.
The Power of Pet-Assisted Therapy
For more than 30 years, the P-AT program has been sharing the joy of animals with community members of all ages in a range of care facilities, from convalescent homes and hospitals to juvenile detention centers, mental health centers and homes for medically fragile children. Making more than 60 visits per month, twice daily, volunteers bring rabbits, guinea pigs and—perhaps surprisingly—rats to sites throughout the county.