County of San Diego Animal Services - North Shelter (Carlsbad)
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- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- North San Diego County (unincorporated and contract areas)
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 3, 2026
County animal shelter in Carlsbad that handles adoptions and county animal services for its service area.
How to reach them
Where: 2481 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Hours: Thursday through Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; adoptions close 4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesdays and County holidays
Good to know
- Who can use it: The County says it no longer services the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Santee, San Diego or Solana Beach.
- How to get started: Call or visit during shelter hours to adopt or ask about services.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
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Also from this organization
- County of San Diego Animal Services - East Shelter (Santee) · Santee
- San Diego County Carlsbad Animal Shelter (North Shelter) · Carlsbad
- San Diego County Santee Animal Shelter (East Shelter) · Santee