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Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Animal shelter in Encinitas, CA

Our Mission:
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is dedicated to saving lives of abandoned companion animals, promoting adoption into loving homes and offering education programs and support services that inspire and strengthen the human-animal bond.

Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) was founded in 1960 by animal lover Maria K. Lloyd who purchased property off a small dirt road in Encinitas, California. At that time, the shelter was home to dogs, cats, birds, goats, sheep and even a burro named Milton. Today, that dirt road is I-5, but the shelter still operates out of the same little yellow house.

RCHS is well-known for its personalized pet adoption process and humane education programs. RCHS is also recognized for services that strengthen the human-animal bond, including the Animal Safehouse Program, the Community Pet Food Bank, Pet-Assisted Therapy and Pet Loss Support programs, and community outreach that provides a “helping paw” to people in crisis. At RCHS, we believe everyone should be able to keep their beloved pets safe, healthy and by their sides.

A member of the San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition, RCHS abides by the pledge that NO healthy, treatable animal will ever be euthanized for time or space. Our shelter stands with the Coalition and abides by the Asilomar Accord when it comes to serving this community and its animals!

Based on statistical reporting through the national database, Shelter Animals Count, RCHS currently maintains a 100% Live Release or Save Rate. This refers to the percentage of animals leaving the shelter either through adoption, transfer or return to owner.

At Rancho Coastal Humane Society, we believe that Every Animal Deserves a Tomorrow®.

Contact
Address
389 Requeza Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Meet their adoptable pets

389 Requeza Street

Encinitas, CA 92024

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Rancho Coastal Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Jigsaw's adoption status with email updates.
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Jigsaw

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 4 yrs
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Master Chief's adoption status with email updates.
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Master Chief

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cortana's adoption status with email updates.
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Cortana

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chanel's adoption status with email updates.
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Chanel

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, Puppy
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Aur Naur's adoption status with email updates.
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Aur Naur

Lionhead

Male, Young
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Moon's adoption status with email updates.
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Moon

Himalayan

Female, 7 yrs
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lychee's adoption status with email updates.
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Lychee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Encinitas, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mila's adoption status with email updates.
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Mila

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 6 yrs
Encinitas, CA

Shelter FAQs

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Additional adoption info

One of RCHS' main goals is the adoption of animals to permanent, loving homes. RCHS' adoption process is tailored to find the best match between pets and people.

HERE ARE THE STEPS YOU'LL GO THROUGH IN THE ADOPTION PROCESS:

Before you can see (that is, pet, cuddle, walk, and get to know) any animal you've seen in our kennels, we'll ask you to complete some paperwork. This paperwork must be completed first in order to minimize stress for you and the animals. Our process includes asking questions in order to make the best match between animal and owner. We like to gain a better understanding about your expectations, past experiences, and current animals at home.

Once all the paperwork has been satisfactorily completed, you may handle and visit the animal you're interested in. You'll have a counseling session with a knowledgeable member of our staff who will fill you in on the history and needs of that animal, and his feeding and exercise requirements. You can ask your counselor any questions about spaying or neutering, housetraining, obedience training, scratching (in cats), veterinary care, how to deal with fleas and ticks, and anything else you can think of.

You will be asked to sign an adoption contract and pay an adoption fee. We will provide you with a list of all items and medical treatments that are included in your adoption fee.

Adoption application

https://rchumanesociety.org/adopt/adoption-process/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid

27672 Crown Valley Pkwy,
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Pet Project Foundation

Voted "Best Place To Adopt A Pet", 221 Avenida Fabricante,
San Clemente, CA 92672

Fur.ever

San Diego, CA 92107

We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

Husky

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Wildomar, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kolkata's adoption status with email updates.
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Kolkata

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Anza, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Huggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Huggy

Chihuahua

Female, 15 yrs
Ramona, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bentley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bentley

Bull Terrier

Male, Senior
Dana Point, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tinkie's adoption status with email updates.
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Tinkie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Mission Viejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Louvre's adoption status with email updates.
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Louvre

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Imperial Beach, CA

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