Hayward Animal Shelter

16 Barnes Court Hayward, California 94544

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Hayward Shelters

(510) 293-7200 Directions

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Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed Today

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Hayward Animal Shelter in Hayward, CA

Hayward Animal Shelter is located in Hayward, California, about 20 miles northwest of San Francisco, at 16 Barnes Ct. It serves the incorporated area of the City of Hayward, providing both shelter and field services, including adoptions, intake of stray animals, and recovery of lost pets. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 PM and is closed on all major holidays. It also offers spay/neuter services and vouchers, community cat and TNR programs, kitten and short-term foster programs, and a working cats adoption option.

Before you go

Adopting from Hayward Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Complete an online adoption application, then wait for follow-up instructions by email; applications are approved in person on a first-come-first-served basis, requiring ID, proof of address, and landlord/homeownership documentation, and all household members (and resident dogs) must meet the animal before adoption is finalized.

Service area: City of Hayward (incorporated area)
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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