California Animal Shelters

1,030 Shelters
Ramona Humane Society
690 Humane way
San Jacinto, CA 92582

Located in Riverside County

(951) 654-8002
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Palo Alto Humane Society
1149 Chestnut St # 3
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Located in San Mateo County

(650) 424-1901
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Animal Assistance League Of Orange County
15102 Jackson St
Midway City, CA 92655

Located in Orange County

(714) 893-4393
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Best Friends Animal Society Los Angeles
15321 Brand Blvd
Mission Hills, CA 91345

Located in Los Angeles County

(818) 643-3989
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Stanislaus County Animal Services
2846 Finch Road
Modesto, CA 95354

Located in Stanislaus County

(209) 558-7387
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New Leash On Life Animal Rescue
Rescue Organization
16742 Placerita Cyn. Rd.
Newhall, CA 91321

Located in Los Angeles County

(661) 255-0097
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Actors & Others For Animals
11523 Burbank Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Located in Los Angeles County

(818) 755-6045
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Rocket Dog Rescue
Rescue Organization
3561 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601

Located in Alameda County

(510) 842-3256
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Yuba County Sheriff'S Animal Care Services
5245 Feather River Blvd
Olivehurst, CA 95961

Located in Yuba County

(530) 741-6478
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Pasadena Humane
361 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105

Located in Los Angeles County

(626) 792-7151
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Golda's House Animal Rescue
Rescue Organization
6939 Indiana Ave
Riverside, CA 92506

Located in Riverside County

(951) 788-4707
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Second Chance Dog Rescue
Rescue Organization
2801 B Street, #55
San Diego, CA 92102

Located in San Diego County

(619) 721-3647
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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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