The Imperial Valley is located 125 miles east of San Diego, CA, 70 miles west of Yuma, AZ and 30 miles north of Mexico. We are located in a rural and agricultural area along the US/Mexico International Border Region.

Being so remotely located has meant limited opportunities and resources when compared with other shelters and rescues in the urban and coastal cities.

The Humane Society of Imperial County works with local municipal animal control agencies. We currently collaborate with the cities of Brawley, Calipatria, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial and Westmorland. When the lost or stray animals that they pick up are not claimed by their owners, the animals are transferred into our care. From there, they are adopted out or sent to rescue groups outside of the Imperial Valley.

We work with a large network of rescue partners so that every adoptable pet in our care is given every chance possible at finding a furever home. Our goal is to prevent the needless euthanasia of happy, healthy and adoptable animals.

We also pride ourselves in our efforts to curve the ever growing population of unwanted pets by providing access to low-cost spay and neuter services to our community.