Every day, animals like Trenton come through San Diego Humane Society’s doors — animals in desperate need of comfort and care, with nowhere else to turn.
Trenton was brought in by the organization’s Humane Law Enforcement team as part of a mass intake with 30 dogs, two chickens and one cat from an overwhelmed owner. He needed treatment for a terrible skin infection, plus dental surgery to remove 18 severely decayed teeth.
After receiving life-changing medical care and behavior support to help him gain confidence with new people, he was ready for a new loving home.
Trenton is just one of 40,000 animals who got a second chance at San Diego Humane Society in the past year, and stories like his are why the nonprofit’s annual day of giving, this year on June 26, is so important.
Give Humane: San Diego Humane Society’s Day of Giving is a fundraising movement that unites our entire community to make an impact for animals in need.
After facing record numbers of animals in care last summer, the organization is gearing up for a similarly busy season this year. Donations raised during Give Humane will ensure the local shelter can Stay at Zero euthanasia of healthy or treatable shelter pets.
Plus, supporters Charles and Carol Baum have generously offered to match all donations received before June 26 up to $50,000, with additional matching gifts being released on the big day.
“We are proud to be a vital safety net for animals in our community, but we can’t do this work alone,” said Brian Daugherty, Executive Vice President at San Diego Humane Society. “Give Humane, with its incredible matching gift opportunities, is the perfect time for compassionate San Diegans to come together and show that every animal in need can count on us.”
You can contribute to the Give Humane campaign in many ways:
• Donate. Giving before June 26, 2025, ensures your gift will be matched up to $50,000 by Charles and Carol Baum, doubling your impact.
• Fundraise. You can create your own Facebook fundraiser for San Diego Humane Society, and Purina will match all funds raised, up to $15,000.
• Partner. Your business can become an official Give Humane partner.
• Share. Spread the word on social media by using the hashtag #givehumane.
Every dollar donated through Give Humane provides animals in our community with safe shelter, lifesaving veterinary care, behavior and training support, protection from cruelty and neglect and so much more.
For more information and to get involved, visit givehumanesd.org, and be sure to like San Diego Humane Society’s Facebook page and follow them on Instagram at @sdhumanesociety so you don’t miss any of the Give Humane fun happening on June 26.
