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Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

.P.O. Box 262, El Cajon, CA 92122

Contact
Email veronica.aaofus@gmail.com
Phone (619) 576-0747
cats, dogs & rabbits at Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

Areas Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter serves

All of Southern and Northern California. San Diego. Orange County. Irvine. Los Angeles. Riverside. Pasadena. Ventura County. Santa Monica. Long Beach. San Bernardino county and more.

Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter's adoption process

Additional adoption info

The adoption fees varies from $400 for older dogs and $500 and up for younger dogs and for puppies - and $175 for cats. **there will be a different higher adoption fee for a popular breed/purebred (including cats) will be case by case and some breeds could go up to $800.

Some exceptions could be made for special needs older dogs**

We provide the following services and benefits to new pet owners: *

DOGS:

Spay/Neuter (unless due to age being too young - Stipulations will be specified in our Adoption Agreement as must to be done)
All vaccines up to date (puppies with at least 2 sets of DHLPP)
Distemper
Hepatitis
Leptospirosis
Parvovirus
Parainfluenza
Deworming
Flea medication
Temporary Collar
Temporary leash

CATS:
Spay/Neuter
FRCP vaccines up to date (minimum 1 vaccine)
Rabies vaccine
Deworming
Flea medication

The Adoption Fee is not refundable unless discussed at time of adoption and specified at our adoption agreement at our discretion and it is case by case. We want you to be happy with the pet so we’re here to work with and support you through the pre-adoption and post-adoption process.

ADOPTION APPLICATION: Apply here.


We require an adoption agreement.

Adoption application

About Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

We find homes for homeless dogs and cats from the poorest communities by helping adopters find the right pet based on their needs and lifestyle. Our success rate is amazing. We have found great homes for thousands of dogs and cats since we started 10 years ago. We'll work with you to find the right pet and assist with post-adoption tips and support. We strive to make your pet adoption a happy one.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter's adopted pets

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Support adoption and rescue. Why go to a dog breeder, cat breeder or pet store to buy a dog or buy a cat when you can adopt?

Why should you adopt?

Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.

What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?

When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.

So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.