San Diego Humane Society Sets New Record With Dogs In Shelters

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County residents searching for a new pet can pick their pup — and their price — this weekend at the San Diego Humane Society.

San Diego Humane Society recently set a new record with dogs in its shelters. At least 400 dogs and 29 puppies are ready for new homes and available for adoption across the organization's shelters in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego.

In addition to the 429 adoptable dogs and puppies, San Diego Humane Society is currently caring for another 318 dogs. On Oct. 20, the organization set a new all-time high with 757 dogs in-care.

In the past year, San Diego Humane Society, which serves nearly 70 percent of the county, observed a 20 percent increase in lost pets not retrieved by their owners, according to the organization.

"We've never seen a year like this with dogs before," said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. "October was one of our highest months in history for dog admissions. These dogs need homes or foster homes, and we are asking the community to help provide second chances them."

To help the pups find forever families, the organization is hosting a "Pick Your Pup and Your Price" adoption promotion Friday through Sunday. San Diego Humane Society is open for walk-in adoptions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.