California Animal Shelters
1,108 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
The Rescue Team, Inc.
Rescue Organization
4545 Willis Avenue #5
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
The Rescued Dog
Rescue Organization
1220 Rosecrans St, PMB 252
San Diego, CA 92106
San Diego, CA 92106
Located in San Diego County
The San Francisco SPCA
250 Florida St
San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco, CA 94103
Located in San Francisco County
The SPCA for Monterey County
1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway
Salinas, CA 93908
Salinas, CA 93908
Located in Monterey County
Throw Me A Bone Dog Rescue
Rescue Organization
2063 Main St. Pmb 113
Oakley, CA 94561
Oakley, CA 94561
Located in Contra Costa County
Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue
Rescue Organization
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
TikiHut Akita Rescue Association TARA
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 3935
Hayward, CA 94540
Hayward, CA 94540
Located in Alameda County
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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