California Animal Shelters

1,071 Shelters
San Diego Humane Society
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-299-7012
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South LA Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
1850 West 60th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90047
+1 888-452-7381
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Humane Society Adoption Center
500 El Paseo de Saratoga
San Jose, CA 95130
+1 408-262-2133
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Kern Humane Society Inc
2111 Brundage Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93304
+1 661-325-2589
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East Bay SPCA Oakland Adoption Center
8323 Baldwin Street
Oakland, CA 94621
+1 510-569-0702
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Golden State Humane Society
11901 Gilbert Street
Garden Grove, CA 92841
+1 714-638-8111
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Corona Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
1330 Magnolia Avenue
Corona, CA 92879
+1 951-736-2309
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Golden State Humane Society
555 East Artesia Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90805
+1 562-423-8406
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San Diego Humane Society's Oceanside Campus (Dogs)
2905 San Luis Rey Road
San Diego, CA 92058
+1 619-299-7012
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Orange County Humane Society
21632 Newland Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
+1 714-536-8480
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Salinas Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
144 Hitchcock Road
Salinas, CA 93908
+1 831-758-7285
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City of Santa Monica Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
1640 9th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90404
+1 310-458-8595
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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 1,071 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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