California Animal Shelters

1,030 Shelters
Humane Society Silicon Valley
901 Ames Ave
Milpitas, CA 95035

Located in Santa Clara County

408-262-2133
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Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
3370 Thomas Road
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Located in Santa Clara County

(408) 764-0344
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spcaLA South Bay Pet Adoption Center
12910 Yukon Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250

Located in Los Angeles County

310-676-1149
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Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson
216 West Victoria Street
Gardena, CA 90248

Located in Los Angeles County

(310) 523-9566
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Wags Pet Adoption
6621 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683

Located in Orange County

714-887-6156
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spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center
7700 East Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90815

Located in Los Angeles County

562-570-7722
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Golden State Humane Society
555 E Artesia Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90805

Located in Los Angeles County

562-423-8406
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Long Beach Animal Care Services
7000 East Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90815

Located in Los Angeles County

(562) 570-7387
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Second Chance Cat Rescue
Rescue Organization
1436 Walnut St
Alameda, CA 94501

Located in Alameda County

(510) 865-2802
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Beagles & Buddies Dog Rescue
Rescue Organization
23430 US Highway 18
Apple Valley, CA 92307

Located in San Bernardino County

(760) 247-7916
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Apple Valley Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
22131 Powhatan Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92308

Located in San Bernardino County

(760) 247-2102
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Northern California Border Collie Rescue & Adoptions
Rescue Organization
1431 Merry Knoll Road
Auburn, CA 95603

Located in Placer County

(530) 823-3628
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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 1,030 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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