California Animal Shelters

1,071 Shelters
Alisos Animal Hospital
22902 Los Alisos Blvd D
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Located in Orange County

949-713-3291
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All Creatures - Animal Caring Society
P.O. Box 3664
San Rafael, CA 94912

Located in Marin County

415-456-1941
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Alley Cat
1041 Wine Country Avenue
Napa, CA 94558

Located in Napa County

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Almanor Humane Society
11138 Melton Court
San Diego, CA 92131

Located in San Diego County

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Alpha Canine Sanctuary
P.O. Box 5517
Bakersfield, CA 93388

Located in Kern County

661-391-8212
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Amanda Foundation
351 N. Foothill Road
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Located in Los Angeles County

310-278-2935
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American Brittany Animal Rescue
Rescue Organization
1688 Springvale Road
Placerville, CA 95667

Located in El Dorado County

510-582-2714
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American Equine Rescue Organization
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 7159
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Located in Los Angeles County

310-285-8955
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American German Shepherd Rescue Association, Inc.
Rescue Organization
1350 Bollinger Canyon Road
Moraga, CA 94556

Located in Contra Costa County

408-247-1272
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American Maltese Assoc. Rescue
Rescue Organization
10520 Burned Oak Lane
Escondido, CA 92026

Located in San Diego County

760-749-2270
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - ASPCA W. Coast
11726 San Vincente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Located in Los Angeles County

310-207-6774
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Angel Puss & Pooch Rescue
Rescue Organization
7508 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91304

Located in Los Angeles County

818-888-7877
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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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