California Animal Shelters

1,030 Shelters
City of Norco Animal Control Division
98 East 6th Street
Norco, CA 92860

Located in Riverside County

(951) 737-8972
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North Bay Canine Rescue & Placement
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 4522
Petaluma, CA 94955

Located in Sonoma County

707-795-7575
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North County Humane Society
2905 San Luis Rey Road
Oceanside, CA 92057-6808

Located in San Diego County

760-757-4357
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North County Humane Society & SPCA / Oceanside Humane Society
2905 San Luis Rey Road
Oceanside, CA 92054

Located in San Diego County

760-757-4357
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North County Humane Society / Humane Action for Animals Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
2300 Ramona Road
Atascadero, CA 93422

Located in San Luis Obispo County

805-466-5403
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Northern California Sled Dog Rescue
Rescue Organization
PO Box 30877
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Located in Solano County

(800) 471-5822
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OCPoundhounds Small Breed Rescue
Rescue Organization
434 S. Tustin Avenue
Orange County, CA 92866

Located in Orange County

Old English Sheepdog Rescue
Rescue Organization
24521 Deertrail Drive
Tehachapi, CA 93561

Located in Kern County

661-821-5004
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Operation K9 Rescue Center
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 235207
Encinitas, CA 92023

Located in San Diego County

760-497-7764
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Orange County Animal Care Services
561 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868

Located in Orange County

714-935-6943
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Orange County Animal Rescue Coalition - OR ARC
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 19393
Irvine, CA 92612

Located in Orange County

949-451-3272
Details
Orange County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
Box 355
Santa Ana, CA 92702

Located in Orange County

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 1,030 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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