San Diego County opens a $37 million animal shelter in Santee and closes its Bonita shelter
Oct. 20, 2026 — County Animal Services opened its new Santee Animal Shelter at 452 Riverview Parkway on Oct. 15, a $37 million facility serving the County's unincorporated areas, the County said. The opening permanently closes the Bonita shelter, and the Carlsbad shelter stays open. The Santee site has 85 dog kennels, a veterinary clinic and space for emergency animal response. The City of Santee will keep its contract with the San Diego Humane Society for animal control services.
The wall: Adoption fees and hours were not included.
Tier: Confirmed (based on the County's release)
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