Heart of Gold's Shelter
Animal rescue in El Cajon, California
Get in touch with this rescue
Donation
—Address
9400 Blossom Valley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021Hours of Operation
Contact
Jessica GarciaPhone
(619) 312-0393Donation
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Adoptable Pets at Heart of Gold's Shelter
Daffodil
Chihuahua/Dachshund
Female, 1 yr
El Cajon, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with dogs
Story
Baguette
French Bulldog
Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
El Cajon, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs special attention
Good with dogs
Needs special attention
Story
Ruby
Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Chihuahua
Female, 3 yrs
El Cajon, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Needs special attention
Needs special attention
Story
Luca
Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle
Male, 3 yrs
El Cajon, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
Rio
German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler
Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
El Cajon, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs special attention
Good with dogs
Needs special attention
Story
Jack
German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler
Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
El Cajon, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with dogs
Story
Bruiser
German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler
Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
El Cajon, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Little Miss
German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler
Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
El Cajon, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs special attention
Good with dogs
Needs special attention
Story
Socrates
German Shepherd Dog/Rottweiler
Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
El Cajon, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
Story
1 - 9 of 12 pets available
Rescue FAQs
We are a private, specialized, no-kill, 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to providing housing & individualized care to dogs of all breeds.
We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.
We cater to their respective temperaments and adopt them into well-matched homes.
Please note that we do not accept dogs from the public (unless they were adopted directly from our rescue) as we pull dogs from larger shelter partners.
San Diego County Animal Shelters (including unincorporated areas), and Long Beach Animal Shelter.
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
- Available by request.
- Meet the Pet
- Scheduled a viewing appointment.
We always encourage all household members, including dogs, to attend.
- Approve Application
- After checking references and clearing all other questions that may occur when reviewing your application.
Inquire for an application!
- Home Check
- Sign Adoption Contract
- Pay Fee
- Take the Pet Home
- Congratulations! Thank you for saving a life through choosing dog adoption!
Additional adoption info
We are not only looking for the best fit for the prospective adopter, but our rescues as well!
Checks can made out to the Heart of Gold Legacy Foundation and sent via mail to:
9400 Blossom Valley Road
El Cajon, CA, 92021
Currently raising funds towards Baguette's extensive medical expenses.
9400 Blossom Valley Road
El Cajon, CA, 92021
Currently raising funds towards Baguette's extensive medical expenses.
Pets at shelters and rescues near Heart of Gold's Shelter
Westie Rescue of CA & 7 Western States
Post Office Box 2822, El Cajon, CA 92021
Borrego Animal Rescue
El Cajon, CA 92019
Pitties and Company
El Cajon, CA 92019
Jade
Miniature Pinscher/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)
Female, 9 yrs 2 mos
Lakeside, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with dogs
House-trained
House-trained
Story
Maxwell III
Chihuahua
Male, Senior
El Cajon, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
Pepita
Chihuahua
Female, 12 yrs 5 mos
Lakeside, CA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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