Overview
- San Diego Humane Society announced Thursday that it accepted roughly 25 Yorkshire Terriers and roughly 25 huskies from two overwhelmed owners, and said many arrived unvaccinated and with heavy flea infestations.
- The organization is caring for about 1,950 animals overall with 874 available for adoption, and July marked the 11th straight month of record adult-dog census averaging 663 adult dogs per day through July 27.
- Staff report many of the newly surrendered dogs are fearful and will need vaccinations, flea treatment, grooming and significant help from the shelter’s Behavior & Training team at its Escondido, San Diego and El Cajon campuses.
- Operational strain has forced temporary compromises such as splitting kennels and giving dogs less space, so SDHS is offering 50% off adoption fees in August and a fee‑waived adoption day on Aug. 29 while asking for fosters, volunteers and donations.
- Shelter leaders link mass surrenders to factors like financial hardship, housing instability and isolation, and warn that repeated large rescues this year increase staff workload and lengthen stays for animals unless public support grows.