California Animal Shelters

1,108 Shelters

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West End Shelter for Animals

Shelter Organization

1010 E. Mission Blvd
Ontario, CA 91761

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Located in San Bernardino County

909-947-3517

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West Highland White Terrier Rescue of CA

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 2822
El Cajon, CA 92021

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Located in San Diego County

619-579-6395

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West Los Angeles Animal Shelter

Shelter Organization

11361 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

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Located in Los Angeles County

888-452-7381 Mon Closed

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West Valley Animal Care and Control Center

20655 Plummer Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311

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Located in Los Angeles County

(888) 452-7381 Mon Closed

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Western Riverside County Animal Shelter

Shelter Organization

6851 Van Buren Blvd
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

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Located in Riverside County

951-358-7387 Mon 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Westie Rescue of Orange County Beyond

Rescue Organization

9151 Atlanta Avenue 5006
Huntington Beach, CA 92615

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Located in Orange County

714-402-1054

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Westside German Shepherd

3016 S Hill St
Los Angeles, CA 90007

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Located in Los Angeles County

(310) 202-7283

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Whis-Purr Rescue, Inc.

Rescue Organization

Redwood City, CA 94062

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(877) 307-2747

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Whiskers, Tails and Ferals

150 Gardener pl.
danville, CA 94526

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(707) 812-9030

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Who Rescued Who

Rescue Organization

San Jose, CA 95125

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(408) 752-2979

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Wild Feline Rescue

Rescue Organization

1279 2Nd Street
Crescent City, CA 95531

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Located in Del Norte County

707-464-7729

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WildHeart Animal Rescue

Rescue Organization

56372 Paseo Las Ninas
Yucca Valley, CA 92284

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Located in San Bernardino County

760-369-2400

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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.