Gypsie is a 1-year and 3-month-old, 47-pound, female, Shepherd mix.

Gypsie is a 1-year and 3-month-old, 47-pound, female, Shepherd mix.

She was transferred from a rescue partner in the Imperial Valley through FOCAS (Friends of County Animal Shelters.)

She had hip surgery when she arrived, then spent almost a month in foster care. Her foster says she has the energy of a puppy. Gypsie loves kisses. When you pet her, Gypsie melts into you. She could live with kids 10 or older.

The $145 adoption fee for Gypsie includes medical exam, spay, up to date vaccinations, registered microchip, and a one-year license if her new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society.

For information about adoption or to become a Virtual Foster visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas or log on to www.SDpets.org.

Open 11 to 4, Friday through Monday, and by appointment Wednesday and Thursday.

Special Note:

October is “Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.”

On Thursday, October 19th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM representatives of the Animal Safehouse Program at Rancho Coastal Humane Society will attend the Domestic Violence Speak Out and Candlelight Vigil at California State University – San Marcos at 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road.

The event will raise awareness, remember victims, and celebrate survivors.

There will be a keynote speaker, survivor testimonies, poetry and creating a space for social change. The evening will conclude with a candlelight vigil in honor of those harmed and/or murdered due to dating and domestic violence.

Visit Event Calendar | HOPE & Wellness Center | CSUSM

For more information about the Animal Safehouse Program visit https://rchumanesociety.org/animal-safehouse/