Kids & Family

Pet of the Week: DiMaggio

This little all-star is ready to be your Most Valuable Pup.

Welcome to Encinitas Patch Pet of the Week.

Each week, Encinitas Patch works with the to feature a pet in need of a loving home.

This week meet DiMaggio, a pup who is ready to join your team just in time for spring training.

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  • Name: DiMaggio
  • Type of animal: Dog
  • Age: 1 year
  • Weight: 9 pounds
  • Gender: Male, neutered

DiMaggio is a 1-year-old rookie weighing in at 9 pounds. He’s a free agent since he was ‘traded' to Rancho Coastal Humane Society from another animal shelter through the Friends of the County Animal Shelter program.

As you can see, his hair is a little wild and he gets excited when people walk past his kennel. But with a little bit of training (and grooming), he's sure to become your ‘Most Valuable Pup.’

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The $125 adoption fee (or you could call it a 'signing bonus') for DiMaggio includes medical exam, neuter, up to date vaccinations, and microchip identification. 

 is located at 389 Requeza St. in Encinitas. The hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Tuesday, when the shelter opens at 11:30 a.m.

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