The Escondido Humane Society (EHS) is a regional animal care center founded in Escondido in 1915. We provide animal care, adoption, education and protection services to inland north San Diego County. Our mission is to promote responsible pet ownership by teaching compassion, respect, and caring treatment for all living creatures. EHS has a long and rich history of involvement with human-animal relationships, caring for more than 7,000 animals per year.