Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Our Mission

Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) is dedicated to saving lives of abandoned companion animals, promoting adoption into loving homes and offering education programs and support services that inspire and strengthen the human-animal bond.

Programs and Services

Serving the San Diego County community since 1960, RCHS is well known for companion animal rescue, care and adoptions, however; the mission is so much more. At RCHS we believe in keeping pets and their people together, especially during times of need and crisis. Programs and services that offer critical support include the Animal Safehouse Program for victims of domestic violence, seniors and military veterans, Humane Education for children and teens, the Community Pet Food Bank, Pet Assisted Therapy, Pet Loss Support Program and the Veterinary Care Program for low-income seniors.

Why Give?

At RCHS we believe in the strength of the human-animal bond and that saving lives and promoting animal welfare is a collective effort requiring compassion and perseverance. Your donation will make an impact by giving homeless animals a second chance and helping RCHS assist pet owners in need.

You can trust RCHS with your dollars. RCHS maintains a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator and has received a perfect 100-point overall score for financial health, accountability and transparency. RCHS is the only animal-related charity in Southern California to earn this distinction. 

RCHS is a Better Business Bureau accredited charity as well as a Platinum-Level GuideStar participant, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and