California Animal Shelters
1,108 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Homeless Cat Network
P.O. Box 6
San Carlos, CA 94070
San Carlos, CA 94070
Located in San Mateo County
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue
Rescue Organization
7495 Natomas Road
Elverta, CA 95626
Elverta, CA 95626
Located in Sutter County
Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue
Rescue Organization
PO Box 1469
Littlerock, CA 93543
Littlerock, CA 93543
Located in Los Angeles County
Hopalong Animal Rescue
Rescue Organization
945 22nd Ave
Oakland, CA 94606
Oakland, CA 94606
Located in Alameda County
Hope For China Dogs Rescue
Rescue Organization
9000 Cynthia St #208
West Hollywood, CA 90069
West Hollywood, CA 90069
House Rabbit Society - California North Coast
P.O. Box 327
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Located in Mendocino County
House Rabbit Society - Los Angeles Chapter
28005 N. Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355
Valencia, CA 91355
Located in Los Angeles County
House Rabbit Society - San Diego Chapter
P.O. Box 2628
Spring Valley, CA 91979
Spring Valley, CA 91979
Located in San Diego County
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.
SHELTER/RESCUE SEARCH
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
California Shelters By City
- Los Angeles 52
- San Diego 41
- San Francisco 24
- San Jose 21
- Sacramento 14
- Long Beach 14
- Bakersfield 13
- Riverside 13
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