Where to Adopt a Pet – Local Shelters!

Spending more time at home? Have the time to foster and/or adopt an animal? You’re not alone! The greater Sacramento Area has seen a spike in pet adoptions during COVID-19 due to more people working from home, not traveling as much and having more time to bond, train and work with their animals.


If you’re looking to open your home to a pet, these local shelters are a great place to start your search.


BRADSHAW ANIMAL SHELTER


With over 1,000 positive reviews, this shelter is popular choice for those looking to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit other animals. Bradshaw Animal Shelter is processing adoptions by appointment only on a first-come, first-serve basis. Review their adoption process at: https://bit.ly/39g70lY before giving them a call. https://www.facebook.com/BradshawAnimalShelter/


916-875-2287 | 3839 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827


Open 9:30am-3:30pm, Closed Mondays & Holidays


FRONT STREET


Another popular choice in Sacramento! Front Street takes in over 10,000 animals a year and relies on the community to find a forever home for these pets. They are accepting adoption and foster requests by appointment only. https://www.facebook.com/FrontStreetAnimalShelter


(916) 808-7387 | 2127 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95818


Open daily 12pm-5pm

ELK GROVE ANIMAL SHELTER


A city-run shelter serving Elk Grove featuring a variety of cats and dogs. You can view their available pets online and contact them to schedule a meet and greet. http://www.elkgrovecity.org/city_hall/departments_divisions/animal_services


(916) 687-3042 | 9150 Union Park Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624


Open Tuesday-Sunday 12pm - 6pm


PLACER COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICE


A city-run shelter serving Placer County featuring a variety of cats and dogs. You can view their available pets online and contact them to schedule a meet and greet. https://www.placer.ca.gov/animal


(530) 886-5500 | 11232 B Ave, Auburn, CA 95603


Open Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm


ALL CREATURES ANIMAL RESCUE


A local non-profit founded by Barbara Reagan,  who after a family tragedy, found her new purpose: rescuing and working with animals. They focus on training, rehabilitation, socialization, and other training techniques to ensure pets are ready for their new home. https://www.allcreaturesanimalrescue.com/


(844) 390-0882 | 3453 Ramona Ave, Sacramento, CA 95826


Open daily 9am-5pm

HAPPY TAILS PET SANCTUARY


Happy Tails values the life of every cat and dog by providing compassionate care and cage-free shelter for homeless animals and working toward ending overpopulation and mistreatment. http://www.happytails.org/


(916) 556-1155 | 6001 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819


Open Wednesday - Sunday 12pm - 6pm


FOOTHILL DOG RESCUE


Foothill Dog Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to re-homing dogs from high-kill shelters and dogs from owners who can no longer care for them. http://foothilldogrescue.org/


(530) 676-3647 | 4131 S Shingle Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682


Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 12pm - 6pm


HOMEWARD BOUND GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE & SANCTUARY


Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 organization which rescues and heals displaced, abandoned, and homeless Golden Retriever and Golden mixes, regardless of their age or health. They secure safe, loving homes through a comprehensive adoption program, and also provide lifetime sanctuary for Goldens that cannot be adopted. https://homewardboundgoldens.org/


(916) 655-1410 | 7495 Natomas Rd, Elverta, CA 95626


Open weekends

NORCAL COCKER RESCUE


Based in Sacramento, and serving the greater Northern California area, NorCal works with public shelters to place at risk Cocker Spaniels and Spaniel mixes in loving forever homes and also serves as a resource regarding the unique needs of the Cocker Spaniel breed. https://www.norcalcockerrescue.org/


(916) 541-5149 | 3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 4-261 Cameron Park, CA  95682


View dogs by appointment only


NORCAL AUSSIE RESCUE


NorCal Aussie Rescue, is a California State nonprofit public benefit corporation. They rescue, evaluate and then place wonderful Australian Shepherds in just the right new home. They do not adopt out of state. https://norcalaussierescue.com/


530 268-1600 | 10556 Combie Road #6200 Auburn, CA 95602


View dogs by appointment only

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