Stories
Spring Reminder: Please Don’t Feed Wildlife!
It’s easy to feel a connection when you spot wildlife in your yard or neighborhood — a curious squirrel, a family of ducks or one of our many local crows.…
National Wildlife Week: San Diego Humane Society Urges Public to Check for Opossum Joeys After Roadside Collisions
In recognition of National Wildlife Week, San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program is urging the community to take a simple but life-saving action: check for baby opossums when encountering a deceased opossum on the roadside. During baby season, many mother opossums who are killed by cars still have living joeys in their pouch, and a quick check by a community member could save their lives.
Bear Cubs from Monrovia Arrive at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center for Specialized Care
RAMONA, CA — Two black bear cubs from Monrovia are receiving specialized care at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, where they will be raised with the goal of giving them the best possible chance to return to the wild.
“Rabies Free” Party! Dog Attacked by Coyote Ready for Forever Home
The wait is finally over for one of San Diego Humane Society’s most resilient survivors. Today, a 10-month-old Maltese named Churro traded his quarantine status for a celebration six months…
San Diego Welfare Organizations Increase Free and Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Access During National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
In recognition of Spay/Neuter Awareness Month in February, organizations in the San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition significantly increased access to free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to address community need.
San Diego Humane Society Welcomes 34 More Cats from Overcrowded Stockton Shelter
This afternoon, San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) welcomed 34 additional cats and kittens from City of Stockton Animal Shelter, to help relieve severe overcrowding and support disease management efforts at the Northern California facility.
Year End Rescue
On Dec. 29, our Humane Law Enforcement team responded to a call that no animal welfare organization ever wants to receive. Following a welfare check by the La Mesa Police…
Resilient Bobcat Returns to the Wild after Months of Specialized Care at San Diego Humane Society
RAMONA, CA — A young bobcat kitten, once fighting for her life against severe emaciation, anemia and mange, is now back where she belongs in the wild. After four months of intensive rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, the kitten was released back into its native habitat Feb. 22, 2026.
SDSU Student-Athletes Unite for Animals: Valentine’s Day Service Event at San Diego Humane Society
While many were celebrating Valentine’s Day with flowers and candy, 25 San Diego State University (SDSU) student-athletes, spent their holiday paying it forward to the nearly 1,200 pets in care at San Diego Humane Society.
SDSU student-athletes representing soccer, cross country, basketball, swim & dive and football provided critical support to shelter operations.
Rare Snowy Plover Returns to the Wild Following Collaborative Rescue and Rehabilitation Effort
SAN DIEGO, CA — A Western Snowy Plover, a species of special concern in San Diego County, has returned to the wild following a successful rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Center. The bird’s journey is a testament to the power of local conservation partnerships, involving SeaWorld San Diego and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA).