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The San Diego Humane Society was named California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein for District 77, which includes Poway, Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
The animal shelter has campuses in Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona, El Cajon and San Diego and serves 14 cities throughout San Diego County. The nonprofit’s staff and volunteers care for 50,000 animals across the region and offer programs including Project Wildlife Outreach and Education, Community Support Services for homeless pet owners and domestic violence victims, P.E.T. Talks, pet training and educational programs for all ages. The staff shares their know-how about animals and running a shelter through nationwide programs on how to care for animals.