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We are the Animal Control unit on the Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. We have strays and owner relinquished pets for adoption, and you may adopt even if you are not affiliated with the military. Open : Thurs,Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00-5:00 Closed : Mon , Tues, Wed, & Holidays We will not accept any animals from outside our jurisdiction. Base residents who no longer wish to keep pets must pay a $20 relinquishment fee and bring any health records they have on the pet.

Take I-5 North to the Camp Pendleton off ramp. Go straight until you come to the main gate of the base. After notifying the gate of your destination, enter the base and drive straight for approximately 4 to 5 miles, or about 15 minutes. Turn left on Basilone Road and then right on Vado del Rio Road. Take the first right up the hill and follow the shelter sign. *Directions will differ if you are coming from the I-5 South. You may want to call us for directions

After walking through our kennels and speaking with a kennel attendant or volunteer about the type of dog or cat that is best suited for your home and lifestyle, please complete an adoption application for the animal you are interested in. All animals are altered, vaccinated, and microchiped PRIOR to adoption. Dogs are vaccinated for rabies/dhlppc/bordatella. Cats are feline leukimia tested, and vaccinated for rabies/rccp. Cats must have pet carriers to leave the shelter. The adoption fee is $110.00 for dogs and $85.00 for cats. (Cash or credit card only) Price includes a one year base registration tag for base residents. Please come and see us the prices are well worth what you're getting.