California Animal Shelters
1,108 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
A Passion For Paws Rescue
Rescue Organization
28930 Ellis Ave
Sun City, CA 92585
Sun City, CA 92585
Located in Riverside County
A Passion for Paws Rescue, Inc.
Rescue Organization
28930 Ellis Ave
Romoland, CA 92585
Romoland, CA 92585
A Small World Dog Day Care
29821 Aventura Ste A
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Located in Orange County
A-Pal Humane Society
Humane Society
P.O. Box 190
Jackson, CA 95642
Jackson, CA 95642
Located in Amador County
Abandoned Terrier Rescue Association
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 824
Somis, CA 93066
Somis, CA 93066
Located in Ventura County
Abby Animal Sanctuary
P.O. Box 536
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Located in Los Angeles County
Ace of Hearts
P.O. Box 2357
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
Located in Los Angeles County
Ace Of Hearts Dog Rescue
Rescue Organization
1201 Larrabee St
West Hollywood, CA 90069
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Located in Los Angeles County
Act 2 Rescue
Rescue Organization
3410 La Sierra Avenue #F531
Riverside, CA 92503
Riverside, CA 92503
Animal Shelters in California
California has 1,108 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 53 counties. About half are rescue organizations. Los Angeles has more than any other California city, followed by San Diego and San Francisco. Somewhere on this list is a California dog or cat who would much rather be at your place.
California has 1,108 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.
A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.
Los Angeles has more than anywhere else in California, followed by San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.
Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange counties have the most, though listings reach 53 of California's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.
Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.
SHELTER/RESCUE SEARCH
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
California Shelters By City
- Los Angeles 52
- San Diego 41
- San Francisco 24
- San Jose 21
- Sacramento 14
- Long Beach 14
- Bakersfield 13
- Riverside 13
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