Operation Greyhound in El Cajon, California
About Operation Greyhound
Operation Greyhound is an animal shelter in El Cajon, San Diego County, California. Its name and records point to a focus on dogs. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1994. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Heart of Gold's Shelter, about 2.1 mi away.
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32.82369, -116.85476
What Operation Greyhound does
- 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 Yes
- 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
- Heart of Gold's Shelter9400 Blossom Valley Rd, El Cajon, CAAnimal shelter2.1 mi
- Friends of Cats Inc15587 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CAAnimal shelter2.5 mi
- Greyhound Adoption Center4821 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CAAnimal shelter2.7 mi
- Greyhound Adoption Center9580 Lakeview Rd, Lakeside, CAAnimal shelter3.7 mi
- East County Animal Rescue ECAREl Cajon, CAAnimal rescue5.1 mi
- Rapture's Horse Rescue Foundation12620 Willow Rd, Lakeside, CAAnimal rescue5.2 mi
- San Diego Humane Society's El Cajon Campus1373 N Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CAHumane society7.0 mi
- El Cajon Animal Control1275 N Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CAAnimal control7.0 mi
- Rock Canyon Animal Rescue Foundation3355 Emmanuel Way, Alpine, CAAnimal rescue10 mi
- San Diego Bird Rescue8265 Commercial St, La Mesa, CAAnimal rescue10 mi
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Where is Operation Greyhound located?
Operation Greyhound is at 273 Chicory Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021 in San Diego County.
What are the hours of Operation Greyhound?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (619) 588-6611 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Operation Greyhound?
Start on operationgreyhound.com, 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 Operation Greyhound?
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.
Are donations to Operation Greyhound tax-deductible?
Operation Greyhound matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 33-0624624), with reported annual revenue of about $115,098. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- 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.
- 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 ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.