El Cajon Animal Control in El Cajon, California
Also known as El Cajon Animal Shelter
About El Cajon Animal Control
El Cajon Animal Control is an animal control in El Cajon, San Diego County, California. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is San Diego Humane Society's El Cajon Campus, about 0.1 mi away.
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32.81335, -116.97533
What El Cajon Animal Control does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- San Diego Humane Society's El Cajon Campus1373 N Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CAHumane society0.1 mi
- East County Animal Rescue ECAREl Cajon, CAAnimal rescue2.4 mi
- Holly's Garden Rescue5666 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CAAnimal rescue3.8 mi
- San Diego Bird Rescue8265 Commercial St, La Mesa, CAAnimal rescue3.8 mi
- Greyhound Adoption Center9580 Lakeview Rd, Lakeside, CAAnimal shelter5.0 mi
- Rapture's Horse Rescue Foundation12620 Willow Rd, Lakeside, CAAnimal rescue5.5 mi
- Greyhound Adoption Center6013 Wenrich Pl, San Diego, CAAnimal shelter5.6 mi
- Heart of Gold's Shelter9400 Blossom Valley Rd, El Cajon, CAAnimal shelter6.6 mi
- Operation Greyhound273 Chicory Ln, El Cajon, CAAnimal shelter7.0 mi
- Greyhound Adoption Center4821 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CAAnimal shelter7.8 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is El Cajon Animal Control located?
El Cajon Animal Control is at 1275 N Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 in San Diego County.
What are the hours of El Cajon Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (619) 441-1580 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from El Cajon Animal Control?
Start on elcajon.gov, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to El Cajon Animal Control?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.