California Animal Shelters

1,071 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    1-800-Save-A-Pet.com / Humane America Animal Foundation
    P.O. Box 7
    Redondo Beach, CA 90277

    Located in Los Angeles County

    800-728-3273
    Details
    10th Life Foundation
    2854 Mystic Avenue
    Fullerton, CA 92835

    Located in Orange County

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    2nd Chance Pet Rescue - West
    Rescue Organization
    33324 Aqua Dulce Canyon Road
    Acton, CA 91390

    Located in Los Angeles County

    661-269-1041
    Details
    A Small World Dog Day Care
    29821 Aventura Ste A
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

    Located in Orange County

    949-713-3291
    Details
    A-Pal Humane Society
    P.O. Box 190
    Jackson, CA 95642

    Located in Amador County

    209-223-0410
    Details
    Abandoned Terrier Rescue Association
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 824
    Somis, CA 93066

    Located in Ventura County

    805-386-3757
    Details
    Abby Animal Sanctuary
    P.O. Box 536
    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

    Located in Los Angeles County

    310-488-9173
    Details
    Ace of Hearts
    P.O. Box 2357
    Beverly Hills, CA 90213

    Located in Los Angeles County

    310-358-3344
    Details
    Adopt A Pet Inc.
    P.O. Box 940245
    Simi Valley, CA 93094

    Located in Ventura County

    805-527-8238
    Details
    Afghan Hound Rescue of California
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 3508
    Redwood City, CA 94064

    Located in San Mateo County

    Details
    Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura
    29525 Agoura Road
    Agoura, CA 91301

    Located in Los Angeles County

    (818) 991-0071
    Details
    Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    1590 Fortmann Way
    Alameda, CA 94501

    Located in Alameda County

    (510) 337-8565
    Details

    Animal Shelters in California

    View all California animal shelter and rescue organizations in your area. Adopt a pet in need of a permanent loving and caring home today. There are so many animals living in the 1,071 shelters, rescues, and foster homes in California. Find a furry new friend in California and give these dogs and cats the love and care they need.

    Each shelter has its own application process for adopting a pet in California. Some require background checks and home checks to make sure the pet is suitable for its adopted family.

    Most shelters and rescues in California have dogs and cats for adoption. The breeds and ages can vary as all sorts of dogs and cats need a loving home.

    The cost can vary for adoption in California shelters. Most adoptions require an adoption fee and payment for the pet's shots before you can take your new furry friend home.

    California needs volunteers on a regular basis. Contact a local animal shelter in California directly by phone or email and ask if any volunteers are needed.
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