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PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION




Adoptable Dogs
Adoptable Cats
Other Adoptable Pets

The list of animals that are available for adoption is updated hourly. Please note that there are occasions when the site may go offline or may not be updated due to maintenance. To verify when an animal's listing was last upated, click on the animal's thumbnail image to see a larger photo and then read the description to the right of the photo. For example, if it reads, "This information is 1 hour old," this indicates that the site was updated an hour ago.


Dog Adoption Application Cat Adoption Application

In order to interact with an animal that is available for adoption, you will need to fill out an adoption application. You may download the application, fill it out beforehand, and bring it with you when you visit the shelter. Or, you can pick up an application at the shelter and fill it out in person.


$85 DOG ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES: $65 CAT ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES:
Spay or Neuter Surgery Spay or Neuter Surgery
Bordetella & DHPP Vaccinations FVRCP Vaccination
Flea Preventative Flea Preventative
Deworming Preventative Deworming Preventative
Heartworm Test (6 months of age or older) Feline Leukemia Saliva Test
Rabies Vaccination (4 months of age or older) Rabies Vaccination (4 months of age or older)
Microchip Microchip
1-Year Dog License
(must reside within the city limits of Sacramento)
1-Year Cat License
(must reside within the city limits of Sacramento)
Free Health Check-Up Voucher Free Health Check-Up Voucher
Dog Collar & Leash Cat Collar & Cardboard Carrier
Bag of Dog Food Bag of Cat Food

OTHER ANIMAL ADOPTION FEES
$35 Rabbit Adoption
(includes spay or neuter surgery)
$50 for Adoption of 2 Rabbits
(includes spay or neuter surgery)
$5 Rat or Mouse Adoption $10 Hamster or Guindea Pig Adoption


ADOPTION POLICY AND PROCESS

Adoptions end 30 minutes before closing time. The shelter remains open for the last 30 minutes for viewing only. We accept cash, check, money order, VISA, and Mastercard.

If you would like more information about an animal, we highly recommend visiting the shelter or sending an email to 311@cityofsacramento.org. In order for us to assist you, please indicate the Animal ID of the animal that you are interested in.

While the listing of animals that are available for adoption is updated hourly, we cannot guarantee that any of the adoptable animals would still be available when you inquire in person or by email. Animals are adopted frequently, and some may be in the process of being adopted.

Animals are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We do NOT (1) take requests to hold or reserve an animal, (2) schedule an appointment to meet with an animal, nor (3) accept deposits.

All adopted animals must be spayed or neutered before they leave the shelter and go home with the adopters. This surgery is scheduled and performed on the next available business day at the shelter by the shelter's veterinarian. The adopter will need to return to the shelter on the day of the surgery between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to pick up his or her newly adopted pet.

A large majority of animals come to the shelter with unknown medical histories, and, thus, a check-up with a veterinarian is a necessity. To insure the happy and healthy life of your newly adopted family member, we recommend having your pet examined routinely by a veterinarian. For more information, please read our article on Caring For Your Pet.


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