Hey… I’m Piper Pinwheeler. I know I look tough; I’ve got the big head, strong chest, all that... but honestly? I’m kind of a softie. Especially around new people. I get nervous. Not because I don’t like you… I just need a little time to feel safe. If you move slow, speak gently, and let me come to you first, we’ll be off to a good start. I’m not the kind of dog who bursts into the room tail-wagging and tongue out. Loud voices or fast hands can make me flinch. I prefer things calm and quiet, soft voices, steady energy, no surprises. That’s when I feel most like myself. Once I trust you? That’s when you’ll see the real me. I’ll nuzzle into your hand for pets, lean my weight against you just to be close, and maybe even roll over for a belly rub if I’m feeling extra safe. I love the gentle kind of attention! Slow scratches, soft strokes, just being near someone who gets me. I’m not in a rush. I just want a calm place, a gentle hand, and someone patient enough to let me open up on my own time. I may take a little longer to adjust but I promise, once I do, I’m all heart.
Hey… I’m Piper Pinwheeler. I know I look tough; I’ve got the big head, strong chest, all that... but honestly? I’m kind of a softie. Especially around new people. I get nervous. Not because I don’t like you… I just need a little time to feel safe. If you move slow, speak gently, and let me come to you first, we’ll be off to a good start. I’m not the kind of dog who bursts into the room tail-wagging and tongue out. Loud voices or fast hands can make me flinch. I prefer things calm and quiet, soft voices, steady energy, no surprises. That’s when I feel most like myself. Once I trust you? That’s when you’ll see the real me. I’ll nuzzle into your hand for pets, lean my weight against you just to be close, and maybe even roll over for a belly rub if I’m feeling extra safe. I love the gentle kind of attention! Slow scratches, soft strokes, just being near someone who gets me. I’m not in a rush. I just want a calm place, a gentle hand, and someone patient enough to let me open up on my own time. I may take a little longer to adjust but I promise, once I do, I’m all heart.
In addition to the many cats and dogs at the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, the shelter also has rabbits, birds and even the occasional pocket pet (hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, etc.) as well as reptiles (iguanas, turtles, snakes, etc.). Animals are available for adoption to responsible persons. Adoption fees for cats are $65 (includes FVRCP vaccination and deworming, spay or neutering, microchipping, tested for Felv and if the cat is over 6 months of age tested for FIV as well) and adult dogs are $85 and puppies are $95 (includes DHPP and bordatella vaccination, spay or neutering, microchip, deworming, plus Rabies vaccination of all dogs over 4 months of age). The adoption fee for rabbits is $25 includes spay or neutering and microchip.
Birds and reptiles is $5. Animals adopted to residents within Chula Vista will also receive a free one-year license, free health exam and a free grooming. Please come visit us to select from many wonderful animals awaiting new homes.
In addition to the many cats and dogs at the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, the shelter also has rabbits, birds and even the occasional pocket pet (hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, etc.) as well as reptiles (iguanas, turtles, snakes, etc.). Animals are available for adoption to responsible persons. Adoption fees for cats are $65 (includes FVRCP vaccination and deworming, spay or neutering, microchipping, tested for Felv and if the cat is over 6 months of age tested for FIV as well) and adult dogs are $85 and puppies are $95 (includes DHPP and bordatella vaccination, spay or neutering, microchip, deworming, plus Rabies vaccination of all dogs over 4 months of age). The adoption fee for rabbits is $25 includes spay or neutering and microchip.
Birds and reptiles is $5. Animals adopted to residents within Chula Vista will also receive a free one-year license, free health exam and a free grooming. Please come visit us to select from many wonderful animals awaiting new homes.
From the 805 freeway, exit west on Main Street in Chula Vista (NOT National City) and drive for approximately two miles before turning left on Beyer Way. From the 5 freeway, exit east on Main Street and drive for approximately one mile before turning right on Beyer Way. The shelter will be at the end of the block on your right.
We are open Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Last pet interaction is done 1 hour prior to closing; therefore, adoption hours Tuesday-Friday are from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and adoption hours Saturday are from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
We are closed Sunday, Monday and all major holidays.
From the 805 freeway, exit west on Main Street in Chula Vista (NOT National City) and drive for approximately two miles before turning left on Beyer Way. From the 5 freeway, exit east on Main Street and drive for approximately one mile before turning right on Beyer Way. The shelter will be at the end of the block on your right.
We are open Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Last pet interaction is done 1 hour prior to closing; therefore, adoption hours Tuesday-Friday are from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and adoption hours Saturday are from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
We are closed Sunday, Monday and all major holidays.
More about this shelter
The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility's new shelter location opened in the Fall of 2001. Services include stray and nuisance animal pick-up, acceptance of lost and relinquished animals, assistance for injured and sick stray animals, control of biter, vicious or threatening animals, barking dog complaints, animal cruelty, fighting animals, animals in hot cars, lost and found assistance and dog licensing.
The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility encourages owners to spay and neuter their pets. There is a serious pet overpopulation problem occurring right now in San Diego causing in thousands of unwanted pets to be euthanized (put to sleep) each year. By spaying or neutering your pet before it has offspring you can be a part of the solution to this problem. Call your veterinarian today or call us for a referral to a local veterinarian participating in low-cost program.
CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS! Looking for love, but hesitant to commit? We need you! The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility’s Foster Program is looking for animal savvy people to care for adult cats and dogs, not to mention kittens and puppies! Why do these animals need fostering? They may be too young to be adopted, and sick or injured animals may need to be nurtured back to health. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent please call (619) 691-5123 today! Applicants subject to approval.
The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility's new shelter location opened in the Fall of 2001. Services include stray and nuisance animal pick-up, acceptance of lost and relinquished animals, assistance for injured and sick stray animals, control of biter, vicious or threatening animals, barking dog complaints, animal cruelty, fighting animals, animals in hot cars, lost and found assistance and dog licensing.
The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility encourages owners to spay and neuter their pets. There is a serious pet overpopulation problem occurring right now in San Diego causing in thousands of unwanted pets to be euthanized (put to sleep) each year. By spaying or neutering your pet before it has offspring you can be a part of the solution to this problem. Call your veterinarian today or call us for a referral to a local veterinarian participating in low-cost program.
CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS! Looking for love, but hesitant to commit? We need you! The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility’s Foster Program is looking for animal savvy people to care for adult cats and dogs, not to mention kittens and puppies! Why do these animals need fostering? They may be too young to be adopted, and sick or injured animals may need to be nurtured back to health. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent please call (619) 691-5123 today! Applicants subject to approval.
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