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San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

Animal shelter in Carlsbad, CA

Our Mission: to protect the health, safety and welfare of people & animals. We care for more than 10,500 cats, dogs, livestock and exotic animals each year that are lost, abandoned or neglected.

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2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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2481 Palomar Airport Road

Carlsbad, CA 92009

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Adoptable pets at San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

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SOPHIE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Carlsbad, CA
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ATLAS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Carlsbad, CA
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BUDDY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Carlsbad, CA
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DAUNTE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Carlsbad, CA
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COCO

Hound (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Carlsbad, CA
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MIA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Carlsbad, CA

Shelter FAQs

Proudly serving North San Diego county, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Fallbrook, De Luz, Rainbow, Rincon, Leucadia, and other areas.

Additional adoption info

The best way to get more information on an animal you are interested in is to visit our shelter in person. Be sure to note the pet's ID#. Walk around the shelter to see the available animals – not every animal in our care is online. Even if you've already selected a few animals from our website, you may find other favorites.
Fees:
Puppy or dog $69
Kitten or cat $58
Cat or dog, five years or older $35
Cat or dog for senior citizen $35
Rabbit $25

Pets at shelters & rescues near San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

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PO Box 2432,
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20612 Laguna Canyon Road,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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Podilsk

Guinea Pig

Male, 6 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
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Kira

Pit Bull Terrier/Siberian Husky

Female, Young
Dana Point, CA
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Gazoontite

Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
Oceanside, CA
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Big Bang Theory: Howard

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Carlsbad, CA
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Deep Dish

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Carlsbad, CA
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Jackie

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 7 mos
San Diego, CA

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Animal Charities in Carlsbad, CA

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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