California Animal Shelters

1,030 Shelters
Placer County Animal Control
11251 B Ave
Auburn, CA 95603

Located in Placer County

(530) 886-5500
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Friends Of Placer County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
13420 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603

Located in Placer County

(530) 823-6828
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Friends Forever, A Cat Sanctuary
359 Nevada St. Ste 101
Auburn, CA 95603

Located in Placer County

(530) 885-4228
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San Diego Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
5821 Sweetwater Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

Located in San Diego County

(619) 767-2675
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Paws Of Coronado
1395 1st St
Coronado, CA 92118

Located in San Diego County

(619) 522-7371
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East County Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
4595 Gleason Drive
Dublin, CA 94568

Located in Alameda County

(925) 803-7040
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City Of Escalon Animal Control
2040 McHenry Ave
Escalon, CA 95320

Located in San Joaquin County

(209) 838-7093
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Liberty Animal Control
760 W Nielsen Ave
Fresno, CA 93706

Located in Fresno County

(559) 600-7387
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Animal Rescue Of Fresno
Rescue Organization
4545 E Dakota Ave
Fresno, CA 93726

Located in Fresno County

(559) 225-5715
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Feral Paws Rescue
Rescue Organization
5885 W McKinley Ave
Fresno, CA 93722

Located in Fresno County

(559) 412-7226
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Castaway Animal Sanctuary
774 Rachel Dr
Galt, CA 95632

Located in Sacramento County

(209) 745-6302
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Paws
11435 Simmerhorn Rd
Galt, CA 95632

Located in Sacramento County

(209) 745-7297
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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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