Catalina Island Humane Society

208c Metropole Avenue Avalon, California 90704

Cats

Catalina Island Humane Society animal shelter in Avalon, CA

Avalon Shelters

(310) 510-1900 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Today
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

Catalina Island Humane Society in Avalon, CA

Catalina Island Humane Society is a cat rescue located in Avalon, California, about 50 miles north of Los Angeles. As a no-kill shelter, CIHS focuses on caring for the island's free-roaming and feral cat population, and it is the island's only rescue and shelter facility. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that has been caring for animals for more than 25 years, offering shelter, adoption, and health services, including spay and neuter programs, with support from a network of dedicated volunteers. The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from Catalina Island Humane Society

Adoption process

Adopters submit an application that is reviewed by an adoption committee, followed by an interview and reference checks, then the shelter helps match the cat to the household and provides supplies and ongoing support after adoption.

Service area: Catalina Island (Avalon), Southern California
Animals served: Cats