Animal Shelters & Rescues near Escondido, CA

At Chewy, we share your passion for pets. You can help us make an even greater impact by donating items to your local shelter or rescue through their Wish List or opening up your heart and home by adopting. Together, we can make a bigger difference.

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Paradise Dreams Animal Sanctuary

20250 Elm Ln, Escondido, CA 92029 (0 mi from Escondido, CA)

We rescue horses, donkeys, & animals in need. Many come from kill pens. As each recovers, we either find the perfect loving home for their specific needs or provide lifelong sanctuary where they can be loved by us while educating visitors. Learn More

40 Wish List Items

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Today Tomorrow Forever Animal Rescue

Escondido, CA (0 mi from Escondido, CA)

TTF Animal Rescue is dedicated to caring for animals in need today, reducing the unwanted animal population of tomorrow, and finding pets their forever homes. Learn More

14 Cats to Adopt

$75.00 - $175.00 Adoption Fee

34 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue

Escondido, CA (2 mi from Escondido, CA)

You will be happy to learn that Labs and More Rescue and our Volunteers are committed to helping dogs and puppies who need us the most. Those with injuries, sicknesses, and who have suffered far too long are welcomed into our rescue with open arms. W... Learn More

55 Wish List Items

26 People Favorited

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Howe - 2 Care 4 Critters

2976 Jacks Creek Place, Escondido, CA 92027 (2 mi from Escondido, CA)

On April 1, 2014 a plea went out on Facebook looking for someone who could care for a kitty who still had his eyes shut and would need bottle fed. This little kitty was abandoned by his momma and would die if not fed soon. We knew we had to help thi... Learn More

2 Cats to Adopt

19 Wish List Items

8 People Favorited

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Dogs on Deployment

970 W Valley Pkwy, #667, Escondido, CA 92025-2554 (2 mi from Escondido, CA)

Our mission is to give America's Heroes peace of mind concerning their pets during their service commitments by providing them with the ability to find people and resources able to help them. Dogs on Deployment is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit pro... Learn More

6 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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k9 connection pet adoption

Escondido, CA (3 mi from Escondido, CA)

Our organization is committed to keeping pets safe, happy and healthy while they wait to be placed in a forever home. we are very picky on placing our dogs in the right homes Learn More

$500.00 - $800.00 Adoption Fee

7 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue

420 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, Unit 1471, San Marcos, CA 92069 (5 mi from Escondido, CA)

Forgotten Paws Animal Rescue is a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Pets by the thousands are being left homeless for a wide variety of reasons. We do not judge how these adorable and deserving souls get into our arms, just that we welcome... Learn More

1 Wish List Item

2 People Favorited

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Rescate Fenix

Escondido, CA (6 mi from Escondido, CA)

Rescue Fenix is a non profit organization mobilized by the feeling of compassion for animal welfare, animals in danger, abused and the sick and neglected. We aim to provide food, shelter and medical services for needy animals. Along with a strong ado... Learn More

75 Wish List Items

3 People Favorited

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Ash Tree Ranch Rescue

Valley Center, CA (8 mi from Escondido, CA)

Formally organized as a rescue organization 501(c)(3) early in 2022, ATRRi rescues Rottweilers and other large dogs who are in shelters and are about to be euthanized due to the overcrowded shelter crisis. We operate solely on donations and need YOU... Learn More

13 Wish List Items

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Animal Welfare Coalition

Valley Center, CA (8 mi from Escondido, CA)

Our organization is committed to helping residents of our community, their pets or pets in need in our district. We support unincorporated North County Inland San Diego. We help scan lost animals for chips, help get community cats fixed and contribu... Learn More

103 Wish List Items

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SD Street Cat Society

Vista, CA (8 mi from Escondido, CA)

Our organization is committed to keeping pets safe, happy and healthy while they wait to be placed in a forever home. We assist community members to sterilize free- roaming cats to help overpopulation of kittens on the street and provide homes to tho... Learn More

6 Wish List Items

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Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuary

12761 Hideaway Lake Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082 (8 mi from Escondido, CA)

Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuary provides senior and special needs dogs, cats and farm animals a permanent place to call home. Learn More

12 Wish List Items

1 Person Favorited

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Bear Ridge Ranch Rescue

15375 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 (8 mi from Escondido, CA)

Bear Ridge Ranch Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on rescue, rehabilitation, and possible rehoming of domestic ducks and other waterfowl such as geese. We also aim to educate the public about the proper care of domestic waterfo... Learn More

3 Wish List Items

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The Dog Squad Rescue

San Diego, CA (8 mi from Escondido, CA)

Our mission is to rescue, provide rehabilitation and training to dogs with adoption barriers until responsible, loving homes can be found. We advocate for keeping people and pets together by offering education and extensive training resources. And, w... Learn More

7 Wish List Items

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Petals for Pups Foundation

San Marcos, CA (8 mi from Escondido, CA)

Petals for Pups Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in San Marcos, CA, rescuing dachshunds and short-legged breeds from high-intake Southern California shelters. We pull at-risk dogs from euthanasia lists, coordinate foster placements, and conn... Learn More

9 Wish List Items

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Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue SD

Valley Center, CA (8 mi from Escondido, CA)

Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego has been diligently working to help provide a solution to the overcrowding of Southern California shelters by fulfilling our Mission to finding loving homes for abandoned German Shepherds. Our 501c3 charity... Learn More

$300.00 - $400.00 Adoption Fee

3 Wish List Items

8 People Favorited

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Milly’s Place

Valley Center, CA (8 mi from Escondido, CA)

Milly's Place is a 501(c)(3) horse rescue. Our focus is to rescue these animals from slaughter/abuse/neglect then rehabilitate and find them the loving homes they DESERVE! Learn More

34 Wish List Items

7 People Favorited

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Operation Helping Hounds

Valley Center, CA (8 mi from Escondido, CA)

To coordinate and provide logistics pertaining to the relocation of homeless, neglected, and abused at risk Hound Dogs, in high kill shelters to established partner rescue groups, located where the breed is not as prevalent, and a healthy public adop... Learn More

4 Wish List Items

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Small Breed Rescue of Southern California

770 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA 92083 (9 mi from Escondido, CA)

Small Breed Rescue of Southern California is an all-volunteer, non-profit, foster based organization funded by donations. We are dedicated to rescuing small breed dogs, small reptiles and select exotic pets primarily from public shelters and other re... Learn More

$75.00 - $450.00 Adoption Fee

12 Wish List Items

2 People Favorited

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Hoofs and Woofs Animal Rescue

30017 Wilhite Ln, Valley Center, CA 92082-5904 (9 mi from Escondido, CA)

Hoofs and Woofs was founded in 2009 due to a greater need to save horses. We have rescued newborn kittens and puppies, a blind sheep, a steer going to slaughter, goats, and even a chameleon! We believe every animal deserves to be loved and help anima... Learn More

6 Wish List Items

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