California Animal Shelters

1,108 Shelters

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

Collie/Sheltie Rescue (CVCSR)

Rescue Organization

Sacramento
Sacramento, CA 95826

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Located in Sacramento County

916-363-5683

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Community Cat Rescue

Rescue Organization

PO Box 1067
Palo Alto, CA 94302

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Community Concern For Cats

1270 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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Located in Contra Costa County

(925) 937-3201

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Community Concern for Cats

P.O. Box 3795
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Located in Contra Costa County

(925) 938-2287

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Community of Compassion for Animals

19100 Newville Road
Orland, CA 95963

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Located in Tehama County

530-865-4710

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Companion Animal Placement Assistance (CAPA)

1501 Central Avenue
Lompoc, CA 93436

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Located in Santa Barbara County

805-737-7754

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Companion Animal Rescue Effort

Rescue Organization

6095 Springer Way
San Jose, CA 95123

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Located in Santa Clara County

(408) 227-2273

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Companion Animal Rescue Effort (CARE)

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 111474
Campbell, CA 95011

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Located in Santa Clara County

408-929-2287

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Compassion for Canines Inc

Orange, CA 92865

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Compassion Without Borders

1130 Butler ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407

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Contra Costa Animal Services

4800 Imhoff Place
Martinez, CA 94553

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(925) 335-8300

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Contra Costa County Animal Services - Martinez Shelter

Shelter Organization

4849 Imhoff Place
Martinez, CA 94553

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Located in Contra Costa County

925-646-2995

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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.