Rescue & Adoption Organizations

Finding Freedom in Prison: Paws for Life K9 Rescue

When a companion animal ends up in a public shelter, they are unknowingly entering a fight for their life. It does not matter how...

Responding with Courage and Compassion

by Sarah Scorgie San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Officers When they show up for work each day, San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Officers have to be...

Leave Your Lasting Legacy

by Bart Verry This past Spring, the Palm Springs Animal Shelter launched its Friends Forever Legacy Society. Comprised of individuals who have designated the shelter...

Saving Abandoned Kittens in North Shore

by Diana Martinez Over the past few months, Animal Samaritans has provided spay and neuter services for the North Shore community, rescuing pregnant cats and...

Love Large: Adopt a Big Dog

by Janet McAfee I was raised by a special German Shepherd named Boy. Boy saved my life the day my grandmother fell asleep while babysitting....

What is Collaborative Horsemanship?

On a warm summer day, a Veteran paused as he approached a nervous mustang named Trapper. There was tension in the air as Trapper...

Queen’s Best Stumpy Dog Rescue

The popularity of corgis is undisputed, and if you’re on social media for any amount of time, it’s probable that images and videos of...

Animal Samaritans Dia de los Muertos Pet Celebration at Sunnylands

Animal Samaritans has been invited to Sunnylands Center & Gardens annual Día de los Muertos event to setup a pet altar to remember those...

Not a Traditional Animal Shelter

San Diego Humane Society is the Animal Services Provider for 14 Cities in San Diego County You find a stray animal. You’re concerned about your...

It’s a Great Summer for Service!

The weather has warmed up, the pool parties have commenced, and the barbecues are primed—that’s why so many of us are eager to get...

Update on Mighty Joe Young – dog that wandered into the gorilla enclosure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The dog we referred to as “Mighty Joe Young” is actually named Meatball! His owner came forward and reclaimed him on Sunday, June 19....

Million Dollar Donor Names Animal Samaritans’ Vet Clinic

Thousand Palms, CA – June 3, 2022: On the heels of a seven-hundred and fifty thousand dollar ($750,000) donation from the Richard Brooke Foundation,...