• We aren't kitten around — these kittens need homes now! San Diego Humane Society currently has 170 kittens available for adoption. Open your heart and home to a tiny, deserving kitty (or two!) by making a virtual appointment at sdhumane.org/adopt. #Kittens #RescueKittens #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptDontShop
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    We aren't kitten around — these kittens need homes now! San Diego Humane Society currently has 170 kittens available for adoption. Open your heart and home to a tiny, deserving kitty (or two!) by making a virtual appointment at sdhumane.org/adopt. #Kittens #RescueKittens #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptDontShop
  • Today's #AdoptionHappyHour story, a full 7 years in the making, has us overflowing with joy! Since being adopted, Clyde has gone one some incredible adventures with his new family. His mom, Macy, told us about some of their most memorable moments. Back in 2014, I was an active duty Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton. Because we lived pretty close, my wife and I would swing by Oceanside campus to pass time. We never had ANY intention of adding another pup to our crew, but little did we know that a pointy-eared black and white pittie mix would win us over. I walked by his kennel and stopped in my tracks. I yelled to my wife, “get over here, NOW!” and the rest was history. Since the day we brought Clyde home, he’s been on quite the adventure with us. We have been on FOUR cross-country road trips — from California, to Pennsylvania, back to California, to Maryland and now Colorado. I’d say he’s traveled and experienced more in his life than most people! Clyde has an older rescue sister named Drew who he loves to torment, but they have such a perfect chemistry. He is super athletic, ball-obsessed, charismatic and a total spaz. But also such a loving little snugglebug. He sleeps under our covers EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. When we brought him home, he was already housebroken, and somehow trained to play fetch with his ball — he’s actually amazing at it! In 2018, I started working at an open-admission shelter in Baltimore and am now working at another shelter in Colorado. I know firsthand how difficult, stressful and heartbreaking it can be to work at a shelter. Thanks for all your hard work and thanks for allowing us to adopt Clyde. We appreciate you because you ALL play a huge role in the lives of the animals. #HappyHour #RescueStory #HappyStory #AnimalShelter #AdoptAShelterPet #FridayFun
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    Today's #AdoptionHappyHour story, a full 7 years in the making, has us overflowing with joy! Since being adopted, Clyde has gone one some incredible adventures with his new family. His mom, Macy, told us about some of their most memorable moments. "Back in 2014, I was an active duty Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton. Because we lived pretty close, my wife and I would swing by Oceanside campus to pass time. We never had ANY intention of adding another pup to our crew, but little did we know that a pointy-eared black and white pittie mix would win us over. I walked by his kennel and stopped in my tracks. I yelled to my wife, “get over here, NOW!” and the rest was history. Since the day we brought Clyde home, he’s been on quite the adventure with us. We have been on FOUR cross-country road trips — from California, to Pennsylvania, back to California, to Maryland and now Colorado. I’d say he’s traveled and experienced more in his life than most people! Clyde has an older rescue sister named Drew who he loves to torment, but they have such a perfect chemistry. He is super athletic, ball-obsessed, charismatic and a total spaz. But also such a loving little snugglebug. He sleeps under our covers EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. When we brought him home, he was already housebroken, and somehow trained to play fetch with his ball — he’s actually amazing at it! In 2018, I started working at an open-admission shelter in Baltimore and am now working at another shelter in Colorado. I know firsthand how difficult, stressful and heartbreaking it can be to work at a shelter. Thanks for all your hard work and thanks for allowing us to adopt Clyde. We appreciate you because you ALL play a huge role in the lives of the animals." #HappyHour #RescueStory #HappyStory #AnimalShelter #AdoptAShelterPet #FridayFun
  • We'd like you to meet a sensitive soul named Balthazar. ❤ New people and situations are scary for this shy guy and he appreciates when people move slowly and give him space. Balthazar will need a home where he can be given the time and patience he needs, and where continuing his positive reinforcement training will be a priority. An adult-only home with previous experience with shy/fearful dogs would be best, as would a home free of other pets. He has made a lot of progress at our Behavior Center, and we know that the right person is out there who can give Balthazar a safe haven to call home, making the world feel a little less scary. Is it you? Please open your heart to this gentle boy by visiting sdhumane.org/adopt. Our adoption counselors and Behavior team will be happy to discuss ways for you to set Balthazar (718577) up for success in his new home! #RescueDog #RescueDogsOfInstagram #DogsOfInstagram #RescueLove #RescuedIsMyFavoriteBreed #ShelterDog #AdoptLove #AdoptDontShop #RescuePetsOfInstagram #HuskyLife #HuskyDogs
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    We'd like you to meet a sensitive soul named Balthazar. ❤ New people and situations are scary for this shy guy and he appreciates when people move slowly and give him space. Balthazar will need a home where he can be given the time and patience he needs, and where continuing his positive reinforcement training will be a priority. An adult-only home with previous experience with shy/fearful dogs would be best, as would a home free of other pets. He has made a lot of progress at our Behavior Center, and we know that the right person is out there who can give Balthazar a safe haven to call home, making the world feel a little less scary. Is it you? Please open your heart to this gentle boy by visiting sdhumane.org/adopt. Our adoption counselors and Behavior team will be happy to discuss ways for you to set Balthazar (718577) up for success in his new home! #RescueDog #RescueDogsOfInstagram #DogsOfInstagram #RescueLove #RescuedIsMyFavoriteBreed #ShelterDog #AdoptLove #AdoptDontShop #RescuePetsOfInstagram #HuskyLife #HuskyDogs
  • Make a lifesaving difference by participating in our sixth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, June 24! From now until then, any donation you make will be DOUBLED, thanks to several generous supporters. Day of Giving is an annual fundraising movement that unites our entire community to celebrate our shared compassion for animals and support the work of San Diego Humane Society. Your gift today will help provide rescue, shelter, critical medical care and so much more for nearly 50,000 animals in need this year. Change twice as many lives by donating today! #SDDayOfGiving #DayOfGiving #AnimalRescue #RescueAnimals #AnimalWelfare #AnimalShelter
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    Make a lifesaving difference by participating in our sixth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, June 24! From now until then, any donation you make will be DOUBLED, thanks to several generous supporters. Day of Giving is an annual fundraising movement that unites our entire community to celebrate our shared compassion for animals and support the work of San Diego Humane Society. Your gift today will help provide rescue, shelter, critical medical care and so much more for nearly 50,000 animals in need this year. Change twice as many lives by donating today! #SDDayOfGiving #DayOfGiving #AnimalRescue #RescueAnimals #AnimalWelfare #AnimalShelter
  • Many cat parents dread grooming their cats and trips to the vet. If you end up wrestling your cat into a carrier, or perhaps have sustained wounds from trips to the vet, we have the solution! Certified cat behavior consultant and trainer Jaime Clifton from @the_kindred_cat is leading a special PET Talk on Thursday, June 17, covering basic grooming and vet care for cats through clicker training. She will help shift your mindset by showing you how easy and fun it can be to work WITH your cats, instead of against them. Learn how to create positive communication with your cat by registering at sdhumane.org/pettalk! #CatTraining #CatsOfInstagram #PetTraining #CatLovers #ClickerTraining
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    Many cat parents dread grooming their cats and trips to the vet. If you end up wrestling your cat into a carrier, or perhaps have sustained wounds from trips to the vet, we have the solution! Certified cat behavior consultant and trainer Jaime Clifton from @the_kindred_cat is leading a special PET Talk on Thursday, June 17, covering basic grooming and vet care for cats through clicker training. She will help shift your mindset by showing you how easy and fun it can be to work WITH your cats, instead of against them. Learn how to create positive communication with your cat by registering at sdhumane.org/pettalk! #CatTraining #CatsOfInstagram #PetTraining #CatLovers #ClickerTraining
  • Need a chunky potato in your life? 😍🥔 We thought so. Allow us to introduce Gator! He is an outstanding pup who loves meeting new people and even is a gentleman around other dogs! There isn’t much that can faze Gator and his happy disposition! Now he may try to convince you otherwise, but this handsome hippo will need to be on a diet in his new home in order to be his best and healthiest self. If you’re looking for a cuddle monster for your home, schedule an adoption appointment for Gator (737783) today at sdhumane.org/adopt! #RescueDog #PotatoDog #PitBullLove #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogsOfInstagram
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    Need a chunky potato in your life? 😍🥔 We thought so. Allow us to introduce Gator! He is an outstanding pup who loves meeting new people and even is a gentleman around other dogs! There isn’t much that can faze Gator and his happy disposition! Now he may try to convince you otherwise, but this handsome hippo will need to be on a diet in his new home in order to be his best and healthiest self. If you’re looking for a cuddle monster for your home, schedule an adoption appointment for Gator (737783) today at sdhumane.org/adopt! #RescueDog #PotatoDog #PitBullLove #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogsOfInstagram
  • Eddie, an 8-years-young pittie, was found as a stray with an open abscessed tumor. He was transported to our partners at VCA Hotel Circle for overnight care before being brought to our Bahde Center for Shelter Medicine. Our veterinarians performed surgery to remove several soft-tissue sarcomas and other solar induced growths. Eddie quickly became a staff favorite, smiling through medical exams and giving many wet kisses! After six weeks in our care, Eddie was adopted into a new home. Thank you to our partners at @vca for helping give animals like Eddie a second chance! #AnimalWelfare #AnimalHospital #AnimalShelter #ShelterMedicine #InspireCompassion #AnimalRescue
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    Eddie, an 8-years-young pittie, was found as a stray with an open abscessed tumor. He was transported to our partners at VCA Hotel Circle for overnight care before being brought to our Bahde Center for Shelter Medicine. Our veterinarians performed surgery to remove several soft-tissue sarcomas and other solar induced growths. Eddie quickly became a staff favorite, smiling through medical exams and giving many wet kisses! After six weeks in our care, Eddie was adopted into a new home. Thank you to our partners at @vca for helping give animals like Eddie a second chance! #AnimalWelfare #AnimalHospital #AnimalShelter #ShelterMedicine #InspireCompassion #AnimalRescue
  • One in three pets will go missing in their lifetime. If your dog is lost, having a license can help get your dog home quickly — and provide peace of mind for you. Joe, Keke and Molly are just three of the dogs who were recently returned safely home thanks to their licenses, registered through @pethub. And their families were so grateful for the speedy reunions! Through June, we are offering free one-year licenses when you use code FREELICENSE at sdhumane.org/licensing. Don't hesitate to get a License to Love! “𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 '𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰,' 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘏𝘶𝘣 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮. 𝘑𝘰𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 2.5 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 '𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵' 𝘵𝘰 '𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥.' 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴! 𝘑𝘋 & 𝘑𝘰𝘦-𝘵𝘩𝘦-𝘥𝘰𝘨” “𝘒𝘦𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥. 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦. 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴. 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦 & 𝘒𝘦𝘬𝘦” 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩!! 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘏𝘶𝘣. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵. 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴, 𝘑𝘰𝘢𝘯” #ALicenseToLove #DogLicense #SanDiego #DogLovers #DogsOfSanDiego #RescueDogs #RescuePetsOfInstagram
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    One in three pets will go missing in their lifetime. If your dog is lost, having a license can help get your dog home quickly — and provide peace of mind for you. Joe, Keke and Molly are just three of the dogs who were recently returned safely home thanks to their licenses, registered through @pethub. And their families were so grateful for the speedy reunions! Through June, we are offering free one-year licenses when you use code "FREELICENSE" at sdhumane.org/licensing. Don't hesitate to get a License to Love! “𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 '𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰,' 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘏𝘶𝘣 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮. 𝘑𝘰𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 2.5 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 '𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵' 𝘵𝘰 '𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥.' 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴! 𝘑𝘋 & 𝘑𝘰𝘦-𝘵𝘩𝘦-𝘥𝘰𝘨” “𝘒𝘦𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥. 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦. 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴. 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦 & 𝘒𝘦𝘬𝘦” "𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩!! 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘏𝘶𝘣. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵. 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴, 𝘑𝘰𝘢𝘯” #ALicenseToLove #DogLicense #SanDiego #DogLovers #DogsOfSanDiego #RescueDogs #RescuePetsOfInstagram
  • A red-tailed hawk was able to fly free again thanks to a ground-breaking procedure performed by our Project Wildlife veterinarians! The hawk was found tangled in a fishing line and lost crucial flight feathers — but fortunately, a good Samaritan cut him free. Normally, this bird would have to stay in our care for 6-12 months while new feathers came in. However, our veterinarians elected to use a procedure called imping, which implants new feathers onto the bird's cut feathers with carbon fiber rods and glue. The procedure was a success and the bird was able to be released just 3 days later — flying beautifully once more! #WildlifeWednesday #WildlifeRehab #WildlifeRescue #Hawks #WildlifeVet #Wildlife
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    A red-tailed hawk was able to fly free again thanks to a ground-breaking procedure performed by our Project Wildlife veterinarians! The hawk was found tangled in a fishing line and lost crucial flight feathers — but fortunately, a good Samaritan cut him free. Normally, this bird would have to stay in our care for 6-12 months while new feathers came in. However, our veterinarians elected to use a procedure called "imping," which implants new feathers onto the bird's cut feathers with carbon fiber rods and glue. The procedure was a success and the bird was able to be released just 3 days later — flying beautifully once more! #WildlifeWednesday #WildlifeRehab #WildlifeRescue #Hawks #WildlifeVet #Wildlife
  • When her owner could no longer care for her, Lay came to San Diego Humane Society. Since January, we have seen such incredible changes in this cat! Understandably, Lay was very shy and fearful in the shelter setting after only living in a home. Since going to a foster home, she's come out of her shell and shown us all what a charismatic kitty she really is! Once she has plenty of time to settle and adjust, Lay is very playful and social. Her favorite pastimes include chattering at birds, participating in Zoom calls and receiving pets while she enjoys a fresh bowl of food! Lay would be happiest in an adult-only home without excessive noise or change. Can you give this funny, loving house panther the time she needs to adjust and feel comfortable in her new home with you? We promise she's worth the wait! Visit sdhumane.org/adopt if sweet, deserving Lay (713380) is the perfect kitty for your home! #BlackCats #RescueCat #AdoptAShelterCat #BlackCatsofInstagram #HousePanther #CatsOfInstagram #CuteCats #RescueLove
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    When her owner could no longer care for her, Lay came to San Diego Humane Society. Since January, we have seen such incredible changes in this cat! Understandably, Lay was very shy and fearful in the shelter setting after only living in a home. Since going to a foster home, she's come out of her shell and shown us all what a charismatic kitty she really is! Once she has plenty of time to settle and adjust, Lay is very playful and social. Her favorite pastimes include chattering at birds, "participating" in Zoom calls and receiving pets while she enjoys a fresh bowl of food! Lay would be happiest in an adult-only home without excessive noise or change. Can you give this funny, loving house panther the time she needs to adjust and feel comfortable in her new home with you? We promise she's worth the wait! Visit sdhumane.org/adopt if sweet, deserving Lay (713380) is the perfect kitty for your home! #BlackCats #RescueCat #AdoptAShelterCat #BlackCatsofInstagram #HousePanther #CatsOfInstagram #CuteCats #RescueLove