California Animal Shelters

1,030 Shelters
Wylder's Holistic Pet Center and Rescue
Rescue Organization
11948 Ventura Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 91604

Located in Los Angeles County

818-762-2665
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Valley Animal Center
3934 N Hayston Ave
Fresno, CA 93726

Located in Fresno County

559-233-8690
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Animal Rescue of Fresno
Rescue Organization
4545 E Dakota Ave
Fresno, CA 93702

Located in Fresno County

559-225-5715
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Animal Compassion Team of California
2789 S Orange Ave
Fresno, CA 93725

Located in Fresno County

(559) 299-6364
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Fresno Bully Rescue
Rescue Organization
8547 W Herndon Ave
Fresno, CA 93723

Located in Fresno County

559-276-7611
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Miss Winkles Animal Adoption
85 Temperance Ave
Clovis, CA 93611

Located in Fresno County

559-324-2465
Details
Oakland Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
1101 29th Ave
Oakland, CA 94601

Located in Alameda County

510-535-5602
Details
East Bay SPCA
8323 Baldwin Street
Oakland, CA 94621

Located in Alameda County

(510) 569-0702
Details
Wee Companions Small Animal Adoption
3368 Governor Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Located in San Diego County

619-934-6007
Details
California Labradors, Retrievers & More Rescue
Rescue Organization
5425 Oberlin Dr
San Diego, CA 92121

Located in San Diego County

858-273-5386
Details
Baja Dog Rescue
Rescue Organization
3495 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

Located in San Diego County

(619) 407-9372
Details
The Rescued Dog
Rescue Organization
1220 Rosecrans St, PMB 252
San Diego, CA 92106

Located in San Diego County

(619) 356-3390
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 1,030 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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