Shelter & Adoptions

ADOPTION PROGRAM - Animal Samaritans SPCA maintains a licensed animal shelter that houses adoptable animals until a responsible home can be found. On average, each year about 500 homeless animals are adopted from our shelter.

All cats and dogs are spayed or neutered before they are adopted. Additionally, they are provided necessary medical attention, testing, evaluation and vaccinations.

Be advised that the animals shown on our home page may get adopted by someone who saw their photo and responded ahead of you. If this should happen, please know we have other eagerly awaiting adoptable cats and dogs at our shelter in need of a loving home.

Adoption Fees at Animal Samaritans are as follows:

• Dogs: $100
• Puppies (dogs under four months): $125
• Cats & Kittens: $85

Adoption Counselors are available to help you with your pet-related questions! If you would like to help support our shelter operation, Please join our "Paws for a Friend" in-house sponsorship program. You can help us to provide the care for these rescued animals. Visit our How To Help page for more info.

For information about adoptions, please call the Adoption Counselor at 760-343-3477, ext. 104

Animal Sheltering

This service provides a humane safety net for our community's animals. A homeless animal is at risk of disease, injury and even death. It must not be forgotten that this program allows people who can no longer responsibly care for their dog or cat. However, due to the space limitations of our shelter on Ramon Rd., we cannot house feral cats, nor can we legally take in stray animals as their owners may be looking for them. Prior to surrendering your pet to our shelter, you must first schedule an appointment with our Adoption Counselor at 760-343-3477, ext. 104