Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

Animal rescue in El Cajon, California

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El Cajon, CA 92122

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Adoptable Pets at Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

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Mama Gina

Maltipoo/Maltese

Female, 2 yrs

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 cats
House-trained
Story
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Yuri

Havanese/Border Terrier

Female, 2 yrs

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 cats
House-trained
Story
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Adorable Linda - smart, sweet

Pug

Female, 10 mos

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 cats
House-trained
Story
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Gigio

Schnauzer (Miniature)/Border Terrier

Male, 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 cats
House-trained
Story
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Bonita - Pretty in Spanish

Maltese/Schnauzer (Miniature)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

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 cats
House-trained
Story
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Chulo

Goldendoodle/Bichon Frise

Male, 3 yrs

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 cats
Story
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Juniper

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 mos

El Cajon, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Cheeto

British Shorthair

Male, 8 mos

El Cajon, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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A therapy Cat "Oro"

British Shorthair

Male, 10 mos

El Cajon, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Rescue FAQs

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.
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.

Additional adoption info

The adoption fees varies from $400 for older dogs and $500 and up for younger dogs and for puppies - and $175-$195 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** and cats** from $100 to $200

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.

Please visit our Donations page to make a safe and secure donation online

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Photo of Xylene (Soi Dog)

Xylene (Soi Dog)

Australian Shepherd/Jindo

Male, 6 yrs 11 mos

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Happy

Havanese/Shih Tzu

Male, 6 mos

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Daisy

Jack Russell Terrier/Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 2 mos

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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