San Diego Humane Society - Community Cat Program
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- What it is
- Community cats and TNR
- Who it helps
- Healthy, unowned free-roaming cats.
- Where
- Unincorporated San Diego County and Coronado
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 3, 2026
Spay/neuter, vaccination and exams for healthy free-roaming community cats, which are then returned where found, plus trap rentals with training.
How to reach them
Where: 5480 Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110
Hours: Walk-in Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Healthy, unowned free-roaming cats. Not for owned pets, recently abandoned cats, or cats showing signs of ownership (collar, tag, microchip). Eligible from unincorporated San Diego County and Coronado.
- How to get started: Walk in with up to two cats per day at a participating campus, or call the campus for more than two cats or an appointment.
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
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