Pets Still Available At San Diego Humane Society Amid Coronavirus

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — San Diego Humane Society has changed its adoption process in response to California's stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Adoption counselors are now calling prospective adopters and conducting consultations over the phone to discuss available animals and help adopters choose a pet. Once the pet is adopted, the adopter can drive up to the campus and staff will help safely load the animal into the adopter's car.

"The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting significant challenges for San Diego Humane Society's lifesaving work, but it is imperative that we continue to find homes for the animals in our care," said SDHS President and CEO Dr. Gary Weitzman.

"The flow of animals into shelters will not cease due to this virus, so we are pleased to be able to continue providing adoption services in this way."An adoption counselor will call the prospective adopter to conduct a consultation over the phone to discuss available animals and help the adopter choose the pet which best fits their lifestyle.

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San Diego Humane Society has more than 100 pets available for adoption.

Humane Society campuses in Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego are open by appointment only each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested adopters should call the society at 619-299-7012 to make an appointment.

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