Well, this is a first for our Project Wildlife team! We recently released a hoary bat back into the wild, but before saying goodbye, we fitted him with something pretty special: a lightweight Motus tracking transmitter. Basically, a tiny backpack… or as we like to call it, a BATpack.

Pumpkins may be a fall décor staple for humans, but for our Escondido Campus farm crew? They’re more of a smash-and-snack situation. Our staff surprised our adoptable pigs and roosters with a fun-filled, pumpkiny treat while they await their new homes —and let’s just say…enthusiasm levels were high.

She was so excited 😭

The last one though… #shelterpuppy #shelterpuppies #funnydogs

It's Black Friday and offers are coming at you from every direction, but we have the best deal of all! Your gift at sdhumane.org/GivingTuesday will be DOUBLED to make twice the impact! Thanks to a matching gift of $50,000 from The JEM Project, you’ll save the lives of 2X as many pets & wild animals.

Fifty-two and feelin’ brand new! It’s not every day we get to throw a hippo-sized party, but when it’s Hannah Shirley’s birthday, we have to go BIG! To honor our beloved queen in the best way possible, the team at our Ramona Wildlife Center put together a Hungry Hungry Hippos-themed celebration.

Everyone stay calm ... actually, wait - DON’T. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. We are experiencing massive amounts of joy because after more than 400 days in our care, our beloved Cooler has officially been adopted!

No thoughts, just vibes.

What an unBEARlievable moment! The bear cubs at our Ramona Wildlife Center were gifted an enormous 120lb pumpkin thanks to a generous donor — and it's safe to say they were thrilled to take on the world’s most adorable demolition project. 🐻🎃

Give a shelter pet your heart and you won’t regret it 🥹

Dobby is patiently waiting for her spay surgery—and setting an excellent example for pets everywhere! Spaying & neutering prevent unplanned litters, reduce the number of homeless animals in shelters & provide important health benefits. Visit sdhumane.org/spay to learn more.

We can’t say it enough — fostering makes all the difference, especially for cats like Suess. When he arrived in our care, he was shut down. Our team reached out to one of our veteran cat fosters, Carol and within a single day in her home, Suess began to transform. Just look at him snuggling up!

Count Catula and Furcast 🥹

SO many doodles… #shelterbreeds #shelterdoodle #doodles

Changes to federal assistance programs may be creating uncertainty for some families in our community. Please know that we are here to support you and your pets. Our Community Pet Pantry provides free pet food and supplies at all of our campuses, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Our Project Wildlife team is caring for a young female bobcat at our Ramona Campus. When she arrived, she was suffering from mange and had significant fur loss and scabbing — but thanks to parasite treatment and supportive care from our team, she’s on the mend and even starting to climb again!

How can we purrroperly acknowledge our feline friends? We'd buy them a gift, but we know that when you buy a cat a present, there's a high probability they'd rather play with the box it came in. Help us celebrate #NationalCatDay by giving these cats the best gift possible — a new home!

In case you need a Tuesday pick-me-up:

Bella deserves employee of the month!

Fondue has a big heart — and an even bigger collection of snuggly friends! She has perfected the art of playtime, whether it’s with a fluffy frog or a massive carrot. We're happy to share this sweet girl has been adopted!

Stop scrolling. Just… stop. You need to see this. That’s it. That’s the post. You’re welcome.

Our Project Wildlife team loves saying goodbye... to rehabilitated patients, that is! After months of care and rehabilitation at our Ramona Wildlife Center, these two resilient coyotes are now healthy, strong and ready to thrive back in their natural habitat.

Serenity and Bliss Tsavorite are bringing back the half-stache look — and totally pulling it off! They might only have half a moustache each, but together they’re a purr-fectly complete pair of charm and style.

🚨This is not a drill. Repeat — NOT a drill!🚨 After 412 days, our beloved Tornado has been adopted!

Hollow's (#963464) fang-tastic smile has us grinning from ear to ear, and we hope it does the same for you! Oh, and did we mention he's available for adoption at our Oceanside campus?

Remember our lesser nighthawk patient we shared a few weeks back? We’re thrilled to report they’ve been released! After 64 days in care, this tiny bird made an incredible transformation — arriving at just 4 grams and leaving at a healthy 52 grams.

Please turn up your volume to enjoy some apple-munching ASMR, courtesy of our bear cub residents. Warning: may cause sudden apple cravings.

A huge WIN for animals! Gov. Gavin Newsom signed all three bills in the “Stop The Puppy Mill Pipeline” legislative package designed to reduce consumer fraud and animal abuse in pet sales! This marks a huge stride toward a more compassionate, humane future for animals across California!

Are we wrong? 🤨 #funnycats #funnykitten #shelterkittens #sheltercat #catmeme

Two orphaned coyote pups who spent nearly six months in care at our Ramona Wildlife Center are beginning a new chapter — as ambassadors for their species at the Virginia Living Museum!

We know that families in our community may be feeling the effects of the current federal government shutdown. If you’re worried about caring for your pets during this time, please know we’re here for you! Our Community Pet Pantry offers free pet food & supplies to families who need help.

Wow our pets are talented 👀

After five months of dedicated care at our Ramona Wildlife Center, two young mountain lions have returned to the wild where they belong. Seeing them step back into their native habitat is a feeling like no other for our Project Wildlife team.

Let’s all take a collective deep breath and soak in this moment: a majestic great-horned owl soaring off into the sunset after 127 days in our care.

We’re not crying… oh, who are we kidding — we’re sobbing! After 492 days, our beloved Slim Shady has finally been adopted! While it was bittersweet to say goodbye to one of our favorite boys, our hearts are so full knowing Slim Shady is finally home. 💙

Caption this! We'll start: Introverts when the meeting leader asks, "who'd like to share first?"

When you’ve been waiting over 225 days for someone to notice you, sometimes you’ve just got to pull out the sequin hat! (Yes, you read that right—Tank is still looking for a family to call his own, and he’s hoping his new fashion statement will catch an eye.) Learn more at sdhumane.org/pets

His name: Construction Worker His job: demo the walls around your heart #shelterdogs #dogsattheshelter #shelterdog #adoptdontshop

If you are feeling a sudden surge of cuteness aggression, that is the appropriate response and, frankly, the only acceptable one when faced with this level of adorableness. Thank you, Broccoli. I think we all needed that.

We have quite the unusual patient — a tiny lesser nighthawk! This little bird was admitted on Aug. 3 and weighed just 4 grams, making them the smallest nighthawk to enter our care. Lesser nighthawks are uncommon patients for our team which makes the opportunity to help even more special.

We’re thrilled to share that more than 260 animals found loving homes during our #ClearTheShelters event! Congratulations to all the people and pets beginning their new lives together. Every adoption not only changes that animal’s life, but also opens space in our shelters for other pets in need.

California has the chance and the responsibility to stop brokers from shipping cruelly bred puppies into our community, straining shelters and deceiving well-intended families. Read more at: www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

Our wildlife ambassador, Torrey, is really raising the stakes (or rather, the snakes) — with a new favorite perch: the pegs of a plinko board! And while we might not know the exact rules of Torrey’s version of this game, it’s clear she is the ultimate winner.

If you're ready for your own love story, adopt one of our incredible pets today at sdhumane.org/pets! #tswiftmeme #tswiftmemes #taylorswift #taylorswiftandtraviskelce #traviskelce

Thank you, @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov, for supporting bills AB 506, AB 519 and SB 312 to help shut down the puppy mill pipeline!

Yesterday was Senior Citizens’ Day, so what better time to introduce you to some of our senior pit-izens?! They’re all about early dinners, long naps on the couch and leisurely strolls. The best is yet to come for these house hippos, and they deserve to enjoy their golden years in a loving home.

We're in need of foster volunteers to help us care for some of our smallest & most fragile animals: bottle babies! As a bottle-baby foster, you’ll receive training in kitten care— including how to bottle-feed, mix formula and more. We’ll provide all the supplies you need. Apply: sdhumane.org/foster

Yesterday was Black Cat Appreciation Day, but we're celebrating the mysterious, majestic and delightfully dramatic black cats every day — the voids, shadows and tiny household abysses who make life more magical.

When Lupe’s foster family welcomed her into their home, they quickly realized they’d found one special pup. It soon became clear her stay wasn’t temporary — she was already home. Now, a year later, this sweet girl is living her best life, filled with sunshine and all the love she could ever want.

HOT days are here SD! Keep pets safe, comfortable & cool: ✅ Always provide fresh, cold water. ✅ Keep them indoors as much as possible. ✅ Avoid walks during peak heat hours—hot asphalt & concrete can burn paws. ❌ Never leave pets in cars! Temperatures can be fatal. More tips: sdhumane.org/staycool