California Animal Shelters
1,108 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
South Bay Pure Bred Rescue
Rescue Organization
San Jose, CA 95123
Located in Santa Clara County
South Los Angeles Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
1850 W. 60th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Located in Los Angeles County
SouthBay Petfriends
1560 16Th St.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Located in Los Angeles County
Southeast Area Animal Control Authority - SEAACA
9777 Seaaca Street
Downey, CA 90241
Downey, CA 90241
Located in Los Angeles County
Southern California Dachshund Rescue
Rescue Organization
600 Gerry Street
La Habra, CA 90631
La Habra, CA 90631
Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue
Rescue Organization
PO Box 25698
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Southern California Keeshond Rescue, Inc.
Rescue Organization
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc
Rescue Organization
4654 E Avenue R
Palmdale, CA 93552
Palmdale, CA 93552
Located in Los Angeles County
Southern California Pomeranian Rescue
Rescue Organization
14252 Culver Dr. Suite A,281
Irvine, CA 92604
Irvine, CA 92604
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 63
- San Diego 43
- San Francisco 24
- San Jose 21
- Riverside 15
- Sacramento 14
- Bakersfield 13
- Fresno 13
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