San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

Have had multiple issues with this location!!! I have feral cats In my backyard and they multiply faster than we can capture. This has been almost going on a 5 year problem! I have reached out for assistance in capturing them explained the situation i am in and have fell on deaf ears! The humane society Dosent seem to care! But their quick to send me a letter every couple of months to donate my hard earned money to them! Which NO not anymore will I be donating anything! I’d much rather like to get in contact w the president or ceo on this poorly ran shelter and humane society! Long story short today and multiple times I have taken kittens in. They have put them in the nursery and I was on my way today I greeted by a rude young lady ripping a towel to put this 2 day old kitten in when I brought him in! I asked could they put him in their nursery this girl didn’t seem to know what to do. Said I’ll be right back then took the kitty from me I didn’t get to say goodbye or anything then after getting my ID and relinquishing they tell me their going to gently euthanize him or her! They gave him no options! If you think the humane society cares they don’t!!! Their quick to euthanize! Don’t give you’re hard earned money to donate because it sadly dosent go to the well being of animals it goes to their own agendas maybe even to pay their workers which Maria at the Oceanside cat ghetto office needs to pull her head out her rear and get a personality she is rude! And it is t the first time I’ve had an issue with her! So had I kept him fed him with a dropper he or she would been given more options then the stupid humane society! Think 2x before taking animals here! I won’t ever bring another kitten or animal to the humane society! Their Awful! I can’t stand you!!! Karma for what you did to this kitten eventually you’ll get yours that kitten had no options! You didn’t give it any!!! It had more in my home! Please don’t donate to the humane society… They don’t care their evil… If you are going to donate give to the non kill shelters or the rescues their heart is in the right place for the well being of animals!!! I’m sorry kitty they did in fact euthanize and they didn’t give any options for this poor kitty! Your better off having a cat as a stay then taking them to the humane society! So no more of my ferals will go there! I’ll re home them myself! Karma is a bitch … Just wait and see!!! Turko files as well as all San Diego news stations … I’m gonna expose you’re pathetic excuse for a operation of a humane society!!! I’m gonna every state agency and get you shut down! Screw you humane society!!! On blast Karma for killing that kitten! And sorry ass excuse I got over the phone!!!

Love the humane society they seem to care and treat all the animals very well .love that they a no kill society.

Came in to adopt a cat right when they opened at 10 am on a Sunday. They gave us a bit to just walk around then offered to get some animals out for us. Jesse helped us and was very helpful without crowding us too much, was happy to answer any questions we had. One cool thing was that they have all kinds of pet supplies for cheap that have been donated so we were able to get supplies for under 25 $!

Came here twice to look before I adopted my Maru. Each time before I came, I looked up all the cats at this shelter online. I needed to know there’s at least someone I’m interested before commuting 30 – 40 min just to get here. The first time I was here, I played with several cats. They were all very adorable and loving, but it just seems like I kept finding reasons not to take them home.
Before my second visit, I had my eyes on specifically four cats that were posted online. I thought there must be one out of those four I will take home. So I went on a Saturday first thing in the morning right when they open. I figured that way I would be the first one to take home whichever cat I wanted. I think I only saw one or two of the cats I researched and I ended up taking home one that wasn’t even on my list. This goes to show that these kind of things cannot be pre-​planned. Maru was the first and only cat I played with on my second visit. I instantly fell in love with her and decided to take her home.
The adoption process was smooth and easy. The staff explained everything and the vet on-​duty gave me the rest of her meds and gave me clear instructions. The adoption fee was only $ 25. Plus, if you go to a VCA hospital within five days of adoption, you get the wellness exam for free. Also, if they discover certain diseases and problems that the animal have within ten days of your adoption, you get up to $ 250 credit for treatment! This really helped me out because Maru had soft stool, and some kind of internal parasite. All the treatment bill was covered by the Humane Society.
I highly recommend SD Humane Society if anyone wants to get a pet!

the five stars are for the crew there — kind, patient and supportive. there aren’t enough stars in the sky for the life they helped bring to the kindest, most loving end possible.
on HEMMINGWAY’s desk in HAVANA there’s a framed note that says :
If you have one true friend, you are wealthy beyond riches.
if you have two true friends, you are the luckiest man in the world.
if your have three true friends, you don’t know what friendship is.
yesterday i was there when the life of one of my two true friends came to a close :
GYPSY, of all the souls i have encountered in my travels, yours was the most human.
thank you for sharing yours with us.
your packmates

It is now Feb 2016, and Niko is still going strong. In the last few months she has finally started to come out of her shell around people. She actually comes out of her room, I mean my room, and «hangs out» in the main room when people come over. She has fallen in love with a guy friend of mine-it’s absolutely hysterical. She truly just adores this guy. So if you are looking for a companion-​then the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA is the place. Niko’s picture is all over my profile pics. She is a happy girl, and I truly love her so, so much.

Came in yesterday to adopt a cat named Monte, was told he had a uri and a few teeth extractions, but what they neglected to tell me was the poor little guys also has worms! After I informed them several times that I live with other animals! Very upset by the fact that I drove for an hour to get Monte, only to come home and find that he has worms. He couldn’t even sleep in his new forever home comfortably! It’s obvious that the animals aren’t being given the proper attention, anyone tending to his litter box SHOULD HAVE KNOWN IF THEY CARED. I will not be returning, I will only adopt from the one place I trust. Very glad I got Monte out of this experience, very upset that you guys are negligent to your customers and adoptable animals.

What’s not to love about helping «orphaned» animals in need of care, love, and foreve homes.

Traveled 40 minutes from home to this location rather than Linda Vista (not that it’s bad at all). Very happy I did. Bigger cages, there are more of them to meet, and the play pen they have set up is amazing, filled with toys and structures. I had a loving Latin mix for 10 years, and four years after she passed I was ready another. The women I was speaking to, I wish I remembered her name… was very nice and knowledgable. I fell in love with the first one I asked to play with, she seemed to have spent a lot of time with this rabbit and told me all about her habits… she was so happy I decided to adopt her, even if I was taking her favorite one. She seems to really care about her rabbits finding happy homes and feeling confident about the owners that adopt. I really appreciate that, that’s how you know you’re adopting from the right place!

I found that this facility was clean, well kept and had friendly folk attending. I had seen a picture of Roger, the kitty, before going to adopt him… I knew he was the one I wanted just by seeing his picture! And I was so right !!! He came home with me on October 23^rd and he has enlightened my life a thousandfold !!! We are a matched pair !!!

This shelter has WONDERFUL customer service, clean area, and plenty of sweet little babies to take home. I’m definitely an animal lover, and my husband and I loved visiting this shelter – we even adopted a cat from the SPCA. Unfortunately, we returned our cat to the shelter, because she decided that she liked taking large poops in the shower (in the same spot, I might add) instead of using her clean litter box. It was a truly disgusting and painful experience each time, let me assure you. I really hope she, and every animal there finds a wonderful, supporting home.
Side note: Visit the shelter on weekends– their adoption fees are $ 5.00 for cats/​kittens!

no matter what I write, the fact that I had a 5 year old that left in tears will not change anything.
COMUNICATION is of the essence and the lack of can create the issues I had today.
I was at the shelter at 10am and interested in cat, Jessi, let me pet her and I jokingly said: my husband is over cats with me but Ill get her. Im totally in love with her, I just need to show it to him .With that comment she ASSUMED (because that’s what she is there for, without even asking any other question) how my household worked and that given HER credentials she was not going to let me know I could put the cat on hold, by sitting down and filling up the forms.
She did say: we can hold it if you need to go get money, but that is all. NOT ACCURATE
I went home and told my husband we were getting a new cat. Called my sister to meet me with my 2 years old niece and 5 years old nephew, the kids were thrilled. I CALLED THE SHELTER and told them I was coming for the cat, that I was on my way.
Arrived 45 minutes later and the cat was not there any more, when I called to let them know I was on my way, the Cat was in the shelter yet they disregarded my call and they had sent it to PETCO… I called immediately and… it was being adopted.
Of course, none of these nice girls have to console a child, so what do they really care?
*Failed to properly informed of the «hold» process. REGARDLESS of the voplunteer personal thought process
*Failed to hold the cat while I was driving over to the shelter (do not have «beam up» yet)
The shelter and what they do is excellent but personal opinions should not be part of the adoption process. Unless you have asked enough questions and have the authority to make the rules as you go and the credentials to come to an assessment.
Procedures are set in place so things like this do not happen.

Cats are in good hands. Why the need to show ID and sign in to pet each different cat?

Only reason I’m giving 4 stars is because I was able to find the only cat for my grandma. I took one star away for the lady that helped us that was so rude and had a attitude. I asked if they had any declawed cats she said no. Okay that’s fine. I look around playing with some cats, then I found a cute cat black and white. Says on the paper declawed front paws. I try to show her the paper to let her know that they have one for the future, didn’t care what I was telling her. My mom told her And she said «Well it is what It is» Wow really. Can’t you be nice. I couldn’t stand to be around her.

I had a great experience adopting by first feline, or him adopting me.
I have always grown up with dogs and never actually owned a cat. I moved out of my parents and my dog Diamond, whom I adopted 8 years ago, was sad without her brother and sister. So, she moved back into my parents. My boyfriend has cats and I was starting become fond of them and knew a cat would be the best companion for me in my new apartment life.
I went to the Carlsbad shelter where I had adopted Diamond, with the attitude that «cats pick you.» None of them liked me, and there were only a handful of cats available. So, I headed over to Airport Road.
I was greeted and just kept telling myself «cats pick you.» I saw an orange cat I was interested in and played with him. He was sweet but I still felt I needed to keep looking. The nice young lady asked me some questions and I expressed I needed a cat who will be good with my 5 year old daughter. She asked a young man if he had any ideas and he immediately said «Phillip.»
He was being held in a separate building across the parking lot so we walked on over. He doesn’t like to be in small places, so they had him in a much larger area. He picked me and is the best companion for me! I am so glad I listened to their recommendations.
My daughter loves him and he lets her hold him and just looks at me but doesn’t react to her in a negative way. He is so happy here and fits in great in our little family. He has NO LITTER BOX ISSUES. I am impressed by how courteous this little man is.

Officer Spencer was absolutely phenomenal! We had a very unique situation with a dog that we had just adopted and had gotten loose before we even got him home. Thanks to Officer Spencer he is safe, being cared for, and will hopefully soon receive the training he needs to keep him safe and secure in a loving home!
(He was previously a stray and due to his behavior issues that we were unaware of, for his own safety because of where we live and other factors, we were not able to keep him in our home. Officer Spencer stepped up to help us help him.)

This was going to be my first feline so I didn’t know how I would pick the perfect cat.
We went to Petco first knowing the humane society was having an adoption event there. That’s where we met Poppy, a 5yr old female long hair black kitty. I didn’t really want to meet her at first, but Cat, who was working the event at that time, opened her cage and showed us how playful she was and yet how calm she could be. I couldn’t make up my mind at that moment so I decided to see if anyone caught my eye at the large campus shelter.
When my husband and I arrived, I felt way over my head until one of the woman who worked there (Shannon I believe) came up to me and started asking what I was looking for.
She answered every question I had and steered me away from cats she knew wouldn’t be a good fit for me. Even though I didn’t find anyone that caught my eye I just wanted everyone to know that they have the nicest facility and nicest people working at this location!
We went back to Petco right after that and looked at Poppy again. My husband was smitten so we decided to take her home. Lauren was there to help us this time and she went over Poppy’s past with us, how to introduce her to our home, and all the vet information we would need.
When we got home I still wasn’t sure about her, she didn’t seem all that playful or snuggley. Then that night as we where laying in bed, I feel these little tiny cat feet on my back and before I knew it she was snuggled in between us purring away.
Everyday with her gets better and better. She has two cat trees we got her because she loves to climb. She loves being groomed and I absolutely love being able to sit with her and brush her for the longest time. She bats her toys does crazy dances when she gets excited. And to my absolute delight and surprise she loves kids! My one year old niece came over to visit and despite the ear poking, paw pulling, in the face petting, our sweet cat laid there and purred. we even pulled my niece away a few times to give the cat a break, but Poppy just came right over and plopped down right beside us again!
We changed her name to Stoney which is random but it just kind of stuck. Sorry for the rant but I just had to let the world know that I have the best cat ever! Thank you so much Humane Society!

I LOVE this facility.
As far as Humane Societies go, this is one of the nicest facilities I’ve been to. The layout of the room full of cats and bunnies is very open and doesn’t feel sad or cramped. Each bunny and cat has a REALLY nicely sized enclosure, double or more the size of what I’ve seen at other locations.
The cats look comfortable, happy and well cared for, and you can really tell that the staff and volunteers know each cat individually. They have cute quips about them (one cat was referred to as a tomato on legs) and it’s just reassuring to see the folks working with the animals being so happy about what they do.
I wanted to adopt a cat and the process was honestly much easier and friendlier than I was expecting. The girl who worked with me asked questions about what I was looking for in a pet, personality and activity level wise, and I got to look at three cats in particular I was interested in.
It was between two cats at the end of it — Opal, a sweet torbie girl, and Charlie, an older cat with gorgeous blue eyes and a cute face.
I ended up going with Opal, and I could not be happier. Since getting her home she’s settled in well, and has been bunting her head on me, purring, playing with the toys we got for her, eating and drinking, and of course, sleeping. She’s actually on my chest right now as I write this, rubbing her face on my chin.
I could not be happier with my experience at the Oceanside SPCA. Please, PLEASE go here if you’re looking for a cat or a small animal, you won’t be disappointed. There are so many well cared for animals looking for a forever home, and you’ll have an easy time finding a great pet here. Don’t shop, adopt!

My heart breaks every time I come here. I want to take home each and every single animal. In fact, I used to volunteer here and I did end up taking some home! Anyhow, the humane society here does a really good job. All the staff members I have interacted with have been kind and know a lot about animals. They take great care of their animals and work hard trying find them the best possible homes. When paying for licencing and shots and things they are easy to deal with. I wish more people would donate, help animals, and adopt from the humane society. Do NOT buy a pet from a store or breeder!!! Adopt, adopt, adopt!

Thank you, Christina, for the fine job you did in finding us a cute little Chihuahua/​mix puppy named Zuko. At two months and one week old, he is the sweetest little puppy. We are so happy with him.
We felt somewhat guilty separating Zuko from his cute little sister, Rizzo, but we were very happy to find out that Rizzo was also adopted out the same day. That was the highlight to a great day.
We had a very positive experience at the Oceanside branch. Thanks again, Christina, for being a great adoption counselor.