California Animal Shelters

1,108 Shelters

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Animal Outreach

6101 Enterprise Dr
Diamond Springs, CA 95618

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Located in El Dorado County

530-642-2267

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Animal Place

3448 Laguna Creek Trail
Vacaville, CA 95688

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Located in Solano County

707-449-4814

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Animal Protection and Rescue League

Rescue Organization

3707 5Th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103

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Located in San Diego County

619-269-6393

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Animal Protection League/SASF

1575 South Lincoln Street
Stockton, CA 95206

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(209) 937-8274

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Animal Rescue Coalition

Rescue Organization

1037 E. Grand Avenue
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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Located in San Luis Obispo County

805-489-5016

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Animal Rescue Foundation

Rescue Organization

2890 Mitchell Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Located in Contra Costa County

(925) 256-1273

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Animal Rescue Foundation of Dana Point, Inc.

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 756
Dana Point, CA 92629

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Located in Orange County

949-240-2899

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Animal Rescue Mission

Rescue Organization

W Hollywood, CA 90046

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Animal Rescue of Fresno

Rescue Organization

4545 E Dakota Ave
Fresno, CA 93702

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Located in Fresno County

559-225-5715

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Animal Rescue Of Fresno

Rescue Organization

4545 E Dakota Ave
Fresno, CA 93726

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Located in Fresno County

(559) 225-5715

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Animal Rescue Volunteers

Rescue Organization

1464 Madera Road
Simi Valley, CA 93065

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Located in Ventura County

805-579-8047

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Animal Rescuers Without Borders

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 712444
San Diego, CA 92171

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(619) 977-3593

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Animal Shelters in California

California has 1,108 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 53 counties. About half are rescue organizations. Los Angeles has more than any other California city, followed by San Diego and San Francisco. Somewhere on this list is a California dog or cat who would much rather be at your place.

California has 1,108 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

Los Angeles has more than anywhere else in California, followed by San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange counties have the most, though listings reach 53 of California's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.