The San Diego Humane Society on Tuesday opened a redesigned and expanded adoption center on its San Diego campus.
Mayor Todd Gloria attended the ribbon cutting along with SDHS staff, volunteers and adoptable pets.
Construction began on May 9, 2022, and included work on both indoor and outdoor environments. The redesigned facility features 58 dog rooms, 55 cat kennels, 11 cat communal rooms, one large cat “aquarium” for multiple cats, and 53 spaces for small pets. It is being
“This is the beginning of a new era for San Diego's homeless animals,” said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society. “Our renovated adoption center represents a major advancement in animal welfare and will provide a better experience for countless pets in need.”
“We believe these new habitats will increase awareness, shorten the length of stay for shelter residents and pave the way for a brighter future,” he added.
Solar tubes to let in natural light, a den-like housing for your dog to feel more at ease, kennels angled so dogs can't see each other directly, a soundproof habitat, calming music and pink noise, and more to keep your mind at ease. A calming feature has been added to the enclosure. Officials say the drainage design has also been improved, making it easier for staff to clean and allowing them to spend more time with the animals.
Additionally, a dedicated space for small pets aims to reduce stress for both animals and potential adoptive parents, and an expanded outdoor play area allows for more space for enrichment and mental stimulation. It will be.
The new SDHS Adoptions Center is located at 5500 Gaines St. and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. San Diego Humane Society also has locations in Escondido, El Cajon and Oceanside.
City News Service contributed to this article.
