Animal Care Services

Front Street Animal Shelter

About

The Front Street Animal Shelter serves the City of Sacramento to shelter lost and stray animals while enforcing local and state animal welfare laws. Our diverse range of adoption, volunteer, and public outreach programs reflect our commitment to improving animal welfare throughout our community.

Welcome to the Front Street Animal Shelter

Our location and hours of operation

The Front Street Animal Shelter is located at 2127 Front Street (with a cross-street of Broadway) and is open 7 days a week from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcomed. No appointment needed.

 

The Main Building is located next to the parking lot and provides services to those who wish to adopt a pet, search for their lost pet, and license their pet.

 

The Reception Center is a short walk up the sidewalk and provides services to those who are bringing in a stray animal.

front street animal shelter annual report

white dog with an overhead title of Front Street Animal Shelter 2023 Annual Report
A year in review: 2023

Take a look back at the accomplishments by the shelter staff and volunteers as well as the various shelter programs.

View the 2023 Annual Report

free vaccination and microchip clinic

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Mark your calendar

The next free clinic is on Sunday, April 28 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at Grant Union High School (1400 Grand Ave, Sacramento CA 95838).

 

THIS CLINIC WILL BE FOR DOGS ONLY

FULL DETAILS ON OUR VACCINATION PAGE

upcoming holiday schedule

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Cesar Chavez Day

The Front Street Animal Shelter will be closed on Sunday, March 31 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.

 

The shelter will re-open on Monday, April 1 at 12:00 pm. 

 

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