California Animal Shelters

1,030 Shelters
Lathrop Animal Services
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 941-7240
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City of Sacramento Animal Care Services
2127 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 808-7387
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Salinas Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
144 Hitchcock Road
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 758-7285
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San Jose Animal Care Center
2750 Monterey Road
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 578-7297
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El Dorado County Animal Services - Placerville
511 Placerville Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 621-5795
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El Dorado County Animal Services - South Lake Tahoe
1121 Shakori Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 577-1766
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Animals Rule Placement Foundation
305 North Harbor Blvd
San Pedro, CA 90731
Animal Network of Orange County
P.O. Box 8662
Newport Beach, CA 92658
(949) 759-3646
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San Diego County Department of Animal Services - Central Shelter
Shelter Organization
5480 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 236-4250
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San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Shelter
Shelter Organization
2481 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 438-2312
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San Diego County Department of Animal Services - South Shelter
Shelter Organization
5821 Sweetwater Road
Bonita, CA 91902
(619) 263-7741
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Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue
Rescue Organization
PO Box 25698
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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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