California Animal Shelters

1,030 Shelters
Stockton Animal Shelter Friend
Shelter Organization
7475 Murray Dr Ste 19
Stockton, CA 95210

Located in San Joaquin County

(209) 956-3647
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A Passion For Paws Rescue
Rescue Organization
28930 Ellis Ave
Sun City, CA 92585

Located in Riverside County

(951) 821-0472
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Friends Of Upland Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
1028 W 9th St
Upland, CA 91786

Located in San Bernardino County

(909) 920-6020
Details
Humane Animal Services
51 Commerce Pl
Vacaville, CA 95687

Located in Solano County

(707) 449-1700
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Ace Of Hearts Dog Rescue
Rescue Organization
1201 Larrabee St
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Located in Los Angeles County

(310) 358-3344
Details
Animal Friends Of The Valleys
33751 Mission Trl
Wildomar, CA 92595

Located in Riverside County

(951) 471-8344
Details
Yucaipa Valley Animal Placement Society
11937 13th St
Yucaipa, CA 92399

Located in San Bernardino County

(909) 790-1440
Details
Ohlone Humane Society
39120 Argonaut Way, PMB #108 (this is not a shelter)
Fremont, CA 94538

Located in Alameda County

(510) 792-4587
Details
Golden State Humane Society Animal Care Center
11901 Gilbert St
Garden Grove, CA 92841

Located in Orange County

(714) 638-8111
Details
Humane Society of Stanislaus County
1620 N Carpenter Rd
Modesto, CA 95351

Located in Stanislaus County

(209) 550-7387
Details
Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
4733 Yosemite Blvd
Modesto, CA 95357

Located in Stanislaus County

(209) 575-2918
Details
Homeless Animals' Lifeline Organization H.A.L.O.
P.O. 2011
Antioch, CA 94561

Located in Contra Costa County

(925) 473-4642
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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