California Animal Shelters

1,071 Shelters
San Diego Humane Society's El Cajon Campus
1373 North Marshall Avenue
San Diego, CA 92020
+1 619-299-7012
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North Central Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
3201 Lacy Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
+1 888-452-7381
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Carson Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
216 West Victoria Street
Los Angeles, CA 90248
+1 310-523-9566
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Humane Society-San Bernardino
374 West Orange Show Road
San Bernardino, CA 92408
+1 909-386-1400
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San Diego Humane Society's San Diego Campus
5480 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-299-7012
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Hayward Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
16 Barnes Court
Hayward, CA 94544
+1 510-293-7200
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San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
851 East Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 91776
+1 626-286-1159
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Elk Grove Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
9150 Union Park Way
Elk Grove, CA 95624
+1 916-687-3042
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Burbank Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
1150 North Victory Place
Los Angeles, CA 91502
+1 818-238-3340
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spcaLA South Bay Pet Adoption Center
12910 Yukon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90250
+1 310-676-1149
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SEAACA Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
9777 Seaaca Street
Los Angeles, CA 90241
+1 562-803-3301
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spcaLA Pet Adoption Center
5026 West Jefferson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016
+1 323-730-5300
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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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