Mission Statement
The shelter is a public service organization responsible for protecting animal owners, non-owners and domestic animals aboard the base. It accomplishes its mission through the vigorous enforcement of base regulations concerning the ownership of domestic animals. The shelter also strives to offer humane education and to control the pet population on the base by enforcing housing regulations in cooperation with the Base Housing Office. The shelter provides many services while accomplishing its mission. It also protects animals from abuse and neglect, rescues sick or injured animals, and places qualified animals in the adoption program.
Location & Mailing Address
Address: Bldg. 25132
Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter
PO Box 555051
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Hours of Operation
OPEN 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Contact Information
Office: 760-725-8120
Adoption Information
The adoption process is customer friendly. We ask that the whole family come to the shelter and interact with the animal. If the family is adopting a dog and currently own another dog, we ask that they bring their animal with them and we will do a dog-to-dog interaction. If an adoption match is found, the animals are ready to go to their new homes that day.
Dogs - $110
This fee covers: Spay/neuter, Rabies vaccine if over 4 months of age, Microchip, Parvo/distemper vaccine, Bordatella vaccine, Flea Control
Cats - $85
This fee covers: Spay/neuter, Rabies vaccine if over 4 months of age, Microchip, FRRCP vaccine, FELV/FIV test, Flea Control
Adoptions and services are available by appointment during business hours. Please call 760-725-8120 to make an appointment.
NOTE: Adoptions, pet registrations, and other administrative operations are available by appointment during regular business hours.
Q. What can I do when I see a stray animal or an animal being mistreated?
A. If the incident is serious, or if after normal working hours, please report it to the Marine Corps Police Department (760-725-3888 or 760-763-2077 / 760-725-2076) for expedited response. Routine calls during working hours should be reported to Domestic Animal Control at 760-725-8120.
Q. What kinds of animals are available for adoption from the Shelter?
A. Dog and cats.
Q. What fees are charged for adoptions?
A. All animals are altered, vaccinated, and micro chipped prior to adoption. The adoption fee is $110.00 for dogs and $85.00 for cats. The Shelter cannot process personal checks; however check cards, credit cards and debit cards are accepted. The adoption fee includes a one-year Base registration tag. If you do not bring a cat carrier, you can purchase one for $5.00.
Q. Who can adopt an animal from the Shelter?
A. Anyone who is at least 18 years of age. If you live on base, you must meet housing restrictions.
Q. How can I adopt an animal?
A. 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.
Q. Do you have a website?
A. Yes. Animals from the Shelter are listed on www.petfinder.com
Q. How can I register my pet on Camp Pendleton?
A. You must obtain registration tags at the Animal Shelter (Bldg 25132). All dog and cat owners living aboard Camp Pendleton must purchase a license for their pets within 30 days of acquisition or bringing the pet aboard base. The following documentation is necessary:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the sponsor.
2. The unit and unit telephone number of the sponsor.
3. The name of the animal and breed or description.
4. The animal’s rabies vaccination record/certificate.
5. The animal’s proof of spay/neuter.
6. The animal’s vaccination record for other contagious disease. (dog-DHLPP cat-RCCP)
7. The animal’s microchip information.
8. The appropriate registration fee. All license fees are subject to change. Call the Shelter for more information.
Q. Are there dog breed restrictions on Camp Pendleton?
A. Yes. MCO 11000.22 states that full or mixed breeds of Pit Bulls, Rottweilers and canid/wolf
hybrids are prohibited aboard Marine Corps installations. Additional information is available in MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2.