San Diego Humane Society Archives - Times of San Diego

Happy brindle-and-white dog stands on artificial grass in a sunny yard, wearing a teal harness and leash, surrounded by colorful bubbles.

Humane Society will waive adoption fees for ‘Clear the Shelters’ event on Saturday

by City News Service Aug. 29, 2026, 9:55 a.m.Aug. 29, 2026, 9:55 a.m.

The fee-free event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday as the organization struggles to manage a high volume of incoming animals.

Life

Animal welfare groups ‘overwhelmed’ after spate of mass surrenders, rescues

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Aug. 11, 2026, 1:43 p.m.Aug. 12, 2026, 10:25 p.m.

Life

First raccoons ‘graduate’ from SDHS’s wildlife nursery, return to wild

by Staff and Wire Reports Aug. 7, 2026, 12:51 p.m.Aug. 7, 2026, 12:51 p.m.

A small spotted puppy is held in someone's arms while another person scans it with a handheld device. The setting appears to be a veterinary clinic.

Life

Humane Society takes in more dogs, leaving organization without shelter space

by City News Service Aug. 5, 2026, 4:20 p.m.Aug. 5, 2026, 4:20 p.m.

San Diego Humane Society Patch

Life

San Diego Humane Society takes on huskies, Yorkies in already crowded shelters

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego July 30, 2026, 10:22 a.m.July 30, 2026, 11:32 a.m.

A curious orange tabby kitten peers out of a black mesh pet carrier.

Life

Humane Society waives fees for reclaiming pets lost during July 4th weekend

by City News Service July 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m.July 5, 2026, 2:06 p.m.

A small spotted puppy is held in someone's arms while another person scans it with a handheld device. The setting appears to be a veterinary clinic.

Life

Humane Society offering free microchip service for pets ahead of July 4th

by City News Service June 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m.June 29, 2026, 11:22 a.m.

A fluffy, light-colored dog with a playful expression, lies on grass by a serene lake. The dog wears a harness and leash, basking in the sun.

Life

More than 300 pets find furever homes after Humane Society waives adoption fees

by City News Service June 7, 2026, 3:00 p.m.June 7, 2026, 10:08 a.m.

A red horse presses her muzzle against a small dappled black horse

Life

‘Red flags all over the place’ — How one nonprofit never gave up effort to save neglected animals at troubled Julian sanctuary

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego June 3, 2026, 2:28 p.m.June 3, 2026, 2:28 p.m.

A baby long-tailed weasel that was successfully rehabilitated and released from care this week by the San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife in Ramona. (Photo courtesy SDHS)

Project Wildlife successfully rehabilitates and releases orphaned weasel

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego June 3, 2026, 1:07 p.m.June 3, 2026, 1:08 p.m.

Two bear cubs walk closely together on a forest floor covered in bark and leaves. The scene is serene, with soft light filtering through trees.

Life

SD Humane Society moves orphaned bear cubs to an outdoor habitat

by City News Service May 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m.May 14, 2026, 11:44 a.m.

Julian Villa Chardonnay cattery

Humane Society sends dozens of cats from Julian mass rescue to Texas shelter

by City News Service May 13, 2026, 5:05 p.m.May 15, 2026, 10:47 a.m.

A skinny dog

Crime

No charges filed yet in mass Julian animal rescue, but investigation continues

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego May 5, 2026, 1:26 p.m.May 5, 2026, 3:50 p.m.

Crime

‘Mass rescue’ underway at Julian sanctuary to save hundreds of cats, dogs, farm animals

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego May 1, 2026, 4:51 p.m.May 2, 2026, 5:04 p.m.