Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.  Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. An estimated 15 million dogs and cats must be killed each year in this country because no one wants them. They are abandoned, abused, neglected, and unknown by many people.  Many people don't realize they can find a good pet at their local shelter or animal rescue.  

These animals have originally come from a variety of sources such as (but not limited to): puppy (pet) mills, pet stores, backyard breeders and people who no longer have time for them or didn't realize what all was involved in taking care of that kind of pet.  You will find puppies, kittens, adult cats, trained dogs, small animals, big animals, birds and more.  They are available for adoption at your local shelter or animal rescue group, right now!  In many cases there is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals.  The previous owners just could not keep them for whatever reasons.  Many people don't understand that having a pet is a life commitment for the life of that animal.  Some people can no longer keep their pets, due to life changing issues in their own lives.  Help save a life and adopt a pet today.  Many animals don't have much time.  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  

Some of you are probably saying that the animal shelters/rescues are too strict about adopting their pets.  These organizations CARE about their animals and want to make sure that all animals are going to a good forever home!  There are reasons why they have rules and restrictions.  They are not in it for the money.  They are in it for the animals and future parents(owner's) best interest.  

Unfortunately there are way too many pets that we cannot help or save, but you can help by adopting, donating, volunteering and spaying/neutering your pets!  A shelter's dream is to stop euthanizing a healthy animal because he/she did not find a forever home.  Help your local shelter reach that dream. 

This is a directory of Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies throughout California.  The listings are in alphabetical order by City or County.   If you can not find the Shelter or Animal Control agency, try looking under Animal Rescues.  If you still can not find what you are looking for, please suggest the shelter or animal control agency to us.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

Some of California's pet shelter statistics.  

City order from A to Z 

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LA County Animal Care & Control - Find Shelter locations and more for L.A. County California.  See Agoura, Baldwin Park, Castaic, Chatsworth, Downy, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lancaster, Long Beach, San Pedro, Van Nuys, West Los Angeles, 

La Crescenta County, CA  Baldwin Park Animal Shelter -  See Baldwin Park, CA   

La Habra, CA La Habra Animal Control, Phone: 562- 905-9750  

La Habra, CA  Orange County Animal Care Services   See Orange, CA 

La Habra Heights County, CA  Downey Animal Shelter -  See Downy, CA  

La Mirada, CA  Downey Animal Shelter -  See Downy, CA  

La Palma, CA  Orange County Animal Care Services   See Orange, CA    

La Puente, CA  Baldwin Park Animal Shelter -  See Baldwin Park, CA   
Serving La Puente (County Area)  

La Quinta, CA  La Quinta Animal Control, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253   Phone: 760- 777-7050  

La Quinta, CA  Coachella Valley City/County Animal Shelter - See Thousand Palms, CA   

La Verne, CA  Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA  See Pomona, CA   

La Verne County, CA  Baldwin Park Animal Shelter -  See Baldwin Park, CA   

Ladera Heights County, CA  Carson Animal Shelter,  See Gardena, CA  

Laguna Beach, CA  Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, Orange County 
Address:  20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California 92651   Phone: 949-497-3552  

Laguna Hills, CA  Orange County Animal Care Services   See Orange, CA    

Lake Arrowhead, CA   Mountain's Humane Humane Society, We are a non-profit organization that aids domestic animals in twelve mountain communities, from Cedar Pines Park to Green Valley Lake.  We offer spay/neuter assistance, emergency medical assistance, lost and found information, information on animals available for adoption and much more. Our area still lacks a shelter and that makes animal related situations more difficult. 
Address:  PO Box 452, Lake Arrowhead, California 92352   Phone: 909-337-6422  

Lake Arrowhead, CA  San Bernardino County Animal Shelter - See Devore, CA

Lake Elizabeth County, CA  Lancaster Animal Control  See Lancaster, CA  

Lake Elsinore, CA  Animal Friends of the Valleys -  We are a nonprofit organization.  We service Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Murrieta, and Temecula.
Address:  29001 Bastron St, Lake Elsinore, California   Phone: 951-674-0618  

Lake Forest, CA  Orange County Animal Care Services  See Orange, CA 

Lake Hughes County, CA  Lancaster Animal Control  See Lancaster, CA  

Lake Isabella, CA  Lake Isabella Animal Shelter, Kern County
Address: 14891 Highway 178, Lake Isabella, California 93240   Phone: 760-378-1131  

Lake Isabella, CA  Lake Isabella Animal Shelter, 4621 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Building #9, Lake Isabella, California 93240   Phone: 760-379-1696  

Lake Los Angeles County, CA  Lancaster Animal Control Shelter  See Lancaster, CA  

Lake Tahoe Humane Society - See South Lake Tahoe, CA  

Lakeport, CA  Lakeport Animal Care & Control Shelter, View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  887 Lakeport Blvd, Lakeport, California 95453   Phone: 707-263-0278  

Lakeport, CA  Lake County Animal Services, We are a local non-profit organization.  Lake County has one of the highest euthanasia rates in all of Northern California.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 662, Lakeport, California 95453   Phone: 707-549-3507 

Lakeview Terrace, CA  East Valley Care Center  See Van Nuys, CA  

Lakewood, CA  Southeast Area Animal Control (SEAACA), See Downey, CA 

Lancaster, CA  Lancaster Animal Control Shelter  Serving Lake Elizabeth (County Area), Lake Hughes (County Area), Lake Los Angeles (County Area), Lancaster, Lancaster (County Area), Leona Valley (County Area), Llano (County Area), Palmdale, Palmdale (County Area), Pearblossom (County Area), Quartz Hill (County Area) and Valyermo (County Area).  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, California 93536   Phone: (661) 940-4191  

Lang County, CA  Castaic Animal Care & Control,  See Castaic, CA  

Lassen County Animal Control  See Susanville, CA  

Lassen County Animal Shelter  See Susanville, CA    

Lassen Humane Society, Inc  See Susanville, CA   

Lathrop, CA  Pets and Pals Animal Shelter, 12488 S. Harlan Road, Lathrop, California 95330 

Lawndale County, CA  Carson Animal Shelter,  See Gardena, CA  

Lawndale, CA  Lawndale Animal Control, Lawndale, California 90260   Los Angeles County  

Lawndale, CA SPCA - South Bay Pet Adoption Center, - See Hawthorne, CA   

Lemon Grove, CA  Chula Vista Animal Care Facility,  See  Chula Vista, CA   

Lemoore, CA  Lemoore Animal Control  Lemoore Police Department Animal Control call 559-925-6854.  Found animals are brought to the Kings County Animal Control Shelter in Hanford, CA.  

Lennox County, CA  Carson Animal Shelter,  See Gardena, CA  

Leona Valley County, CA  Lancaster Animal Control Shelter  See Lancaster, CA  

Lincoln Heights, CA  North Central , 3201 Lacy Street, Lincoln Heights, California 90031   Phone: (888)-4LAPET1 (888)-452-7381 Ext. 141 

Lincoln Heights, CA  Los Angeles North Central Shelter,   See Los Angeles, CA  

Lindsay, CA  Lindsay Animal Control  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 23611 Road 196, Lindsay, California 93247-9771   Phone: 559-562-6577  

Live Oak, CA  Sutter County Animal Control  See  Yuba City, CA   

Livermore, CA  East County Animal Shelter, See Dublin, CA    

Llano County, CA  Lancaster Animal Control Shelter  See Lancaster, CA  

Lodi, CA - Lodi Animal Shelter - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  1345 West Kettleman Lane, Lodi, California 95242   Phone: 209-333-6741  

Loma Linda, CA  San Bernardino Animal Control,   services the cities of San Bernardino and Fontana, as well as houses the animals of Loma Linda and Colton.  We are always in need of volunteers!  Unfortunately 85% of the animals are euthanized, only 5% are redeemed by their owners, and only 10% are adopted to new families.  
Address:  333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, California 92408-2097   Phone: (909) 384-1304 

Lomita, CA  Carson Animal Shelter,  See Gardena, CA  

Lomita, CA  Save A Life No Kill Rescue Shelter,  Save-A-Life (S-A-L) animals romp and play at our wonderful new sanctuary north of Los Angeles until they are adopted--no matter how long it takes!  Donations and Volunteers needed!! 
Address:  2017 Lomita Blvd #2038, Lomita, California 90717   Phone: 

Lompoc, CA  Lompoc Animal Shelter - 1501 West Central Avenue, Lompoc, California 93436   Phone: (805) 737-7755  

Lompoc, CA  Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter - is a county facility devoted to animals in need in the Lompoc, Buellton, Solvang and Santa Ynez areas.  
1501 W. Central Ave, Lompoc, California 93436   Phone: (805) 737-7755  

Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Animal Control, Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  7700 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90808   Phone: 562- 570-7387  

Long Beach, CA - Friends of Long Beach Animals, 3815 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 4, Long Beach, California 90807 

Long Beach, CA SPCA - PD Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Serving Cities of El Segundo, Lawndale, West Hollywood.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: 7700 E Spring St, Long Beach, California 90815   Phone: 562- 570-SPCA  

Los Altos, CA  Palto Alto Animal Services  See Palo Alto, CA   

Los Altos Hills, CA  Palto Alto Animal Services  See Palo Alto, CA   

Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles SPCA, View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  5026 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90016  Phone: 323- 730-5300

Los Angeles, CA - Department of Animal Services, 221 N Figueroa Street, 5th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012   Phone: (888) 452-7381

Los Angeles, CA  Los Angeles North Central Shelter,   Serving Atwater Village, Boyle Heights, Chinatown, Cypress Park, Eaglerock, El Sereno, Glassell Park, Hancock Park, Highland Park, Lincoln Heights, Los Feliz, Montecito Heights, Mount Washington, North Hills and Silver Lake.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  3201 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, California 90031   Phone: 888-4LAPET1 or 888-452-7381 

Los Angeles, CA  Los Angeles South LA Shelter,   View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 3612 11th Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90018   
Address: 3320 West 36th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90018  Annex
Phone: 888-4LAPET1 or 888-452-7381 

Los Angeles, CA  Los Angeles West LA Shelter,  Serving Bel Air, Brentwood, Century City, Hollywood, Mount Olympus, Pacific Palisades, Playa del Rey, Venice, Westchester and Westwood.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
New Address: 11361 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90064
Old Address:  11950 Missouri Ave, Los Angeles, California 90025   Phone: 888-4LAPET1 or 888-452-7381 

Los Angeles, CA  Los Angeles West Valley Shelter,  See Chatsworth, CA 

Los Angeles, CA  Carson Animal Shelter,  See Gardena, CA  
Serving zip codes: 90008, 90043, 90044, 90047, 90056 and 90061  

Los Angeles, CA  Downey Animal Shelter -  See Downy, CA  
Serving zip codes: 90001, 90002, and 90032 (County Area)  

Los Angeles East Valley Shelter,  See North Hollywood, CA  

Los Angeles Harbor Shelter,  See San Pedro, CA  

Los Banos, CA Los Banos Animal Shelter, Volunteers needed!! 
Address:  945 5th St, Los Banos, California 93635   Phone: 209-827-7089  

Los Feliz, CA  Los Angeles North Central Shelter,   See Los Angeles, CA  

Los Gatos, CA  San Jose Animal Care Center,  See San Jose, CA  

Lynwood, CA  Downey Animal Shelter -  See Downy, CA  

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Madera, CA  Madera County Animal Control, 14269 Road 28, Madera, California 93638   Phone: (559)675-7891  

Malibu, CA  LA County Agoura Animal Shelter, See Agoura, CA
Serving Malibu (County Area)

Manhattan Beach, CA  Manhattan Beach Animal Control, 420 15th St, Manhattan Beach, California     Phone: 310-802-5160 or 310-545-5621  

Marina Del Rey County, CA  Carson Animal Shelter,  See Gardena, CA  

Martell, CA Amador County Animal Control, Volunteers URGENTLY needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 12340 Airport Road, Martell, California 95642   Phone: 209-223-6378 

Martinez, CA  Contra Costa County Animal Service Department,  Serving Antioch, San Ramon, Walnut Creek.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez, California 94553   Phone: 925-335-8300  

Marysville, CA Marysville Animal Control, Volunteers are needed to assist AC Merrill, particularly in the afternoons.  If you are interested, please call the Volunteer Coordinator, at  749-3955.  Marysville, California 

Marysville, CA  Yuba County Animal Care Services  See West Linda, CA 

Maywood, CA  Downey Animal Shelter -  See Downy, CA  

McKinleyville, CA  Humboldt County Animal Shelter, 980 Lycoming Road, McKinleyville, California 95519   Phone: 707-840-9132  

Mendocino County Animal Care and Control  - See Ukiah, CA  

Merced, CA  Merced County Animal Control Shelter, THIS IS A HIGH-KILL SHELTER.   Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  2080 Grogan Avenue, Merced, California 95340   Phone: 209-385-7436  

Midway City, CA  Animal Assistance League of Orange County, is a non-profit humane society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, dedicated to aiding lost and unwanted pets, helping people with pet-related problems and promoting responsible pet-ownership.  
Address:  15102 Jackson St, Midway City, California 92655   Phone: 714-893-4393   

Milpitas, CA  San Jose Animal Care Center,  See San Jose, CA  

Mission Hills, CA  East Valley Care Center  See Van Nuys, CA  

Mission Viejo, CA  Mission Viejo Animal Shelter, 28095 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, California     Phone: 949-470-3045

Modesto, CA  Stanislaus County Animal Services, 2846 Finch Road, Modesto, California 95354   Phone: 209-558-PETS (558-7387)   

Mojave, CA  Kern County Animal Control, 

Mojave, CA  Kern County Animal Shelter, Animals are brought here from Tehachapi, Rosamond, Mojave and all of eastern Kern County.  
Address:  923 Poole St, Mojave, California 93501  Phone: 661-824-1030 

Monrovia County, CA  Baldwin Park Animal Shelter -  See Baldwin Park, CA   

Montebello, CA  Southeast Area Animal Control (SEAACA), See Downey, CA 

Montclair, CA  Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA  See Pomona, CA   

Montecito Heights, CA  Los Angeles North Central Shelter,   See Los Angeles, CA  

Monterey, CA SPCA of Monterey County, View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 1002 Highway 68, Monterey, California 93940  (Across from Laguna Seca Raceway)   Phone: 831- 373-2631  

Monterey Park, CA Monterey Park Animal Control,  Monterey Police Department  Location:  Monterey Park, California   Phone: 626-307-1201 or 626-307-1217 or 626-573-1311  

Monterey Park Animal Control, See Rosemead, CA 

Montrose County, CA  Baldwin Park Animal Shelter -  See Baldwin Park, CA   

Moreno Valley, CA  Moreno Valley Animal Control Services, Riverside County 
Address: 14041 Elsworth St, Moreno Valley, California 92553    Phone: 951- 413-3790  

Morgan Hill, CA  Town Cats,  We have a shelter facility that is open by appointment only.  Help needed!!  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 1828, Morgan Hill, California 95038   Phone: 408-779-5761   

Mt. Baldy County, CA  Baldwin Park Animal Shelter -  See Baldwin Park, CA   

Mt. Shasta, CA  Siskiyou Humane Society, Inc, 1208 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta, California 96067   Phone: 530-926-4052  

Mount Olympus, CA  Los Angeles West LA Shelter,  See Los Angeles, CA    

Mount Washington, CA  Los Angeles North Central Shelter,   See Los Angeles, CA  

Mountain Center, CA  Living Free,  is a no-kill, non-profit animal sanctuary that saves, rehabilitates and finds qualified homes for orphaned and abused Cats and Dogs facing shelter euthanasia.  Donations needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  PO Box 5, 54250 Keen Camp Road, Mountain Center, California 92561   Phone: 951-659-4684 

Mountain View, CA  Palto Alto Animal Services  See Palo Alto, CA   

Murrieta, CA  Animal Friends of the Valleys -  See Lake Elsinore, CA   

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Napa, CA  Napa County Animal Shelter, serving all of Napa County, including the cities of Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena and Calistoga, as well as the county unincorporated.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  942 Hartle Ct, Napa, California 94559   Phone: 707-253-4382 

Napa, CA  Napa Humane, PO Box 695, Napa, California 94559   Phone: (707) 255-8118  
Spay & Neuter Clinic - 3265 California Boulevard, Napa, California 94558   Phone: 707- 252-7442   

National City, CA  Chula Vista Animal Care Facility,  See  Chula Vista, CA   

Newark, CA  Tri-City Animal Shelter, See Fremont, CA   

Newhall, CA  Castaic Animal Care & Control,  See Castaic, CA
Serving Newhall (County Area)

Newport Beach, CA  Newport Beach Animal Control, Orange County 
Address: 870 Santa Barbara, Newport Beach, California 92660   Phone: 949-644-3717

Newport Beach, CA  National Cat Protection Society, The National Cat Protection Society, a southern California based organization, is involved in looking out for all animals, but specifically felines. We have two shelter facilities where cats are available for adoption.
Address:  6904 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California 92663   Phone:  949-650-1232   

Norco, CA  Norco Animal Control Shelter, View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  98 Sixth St, Norco, California 92860   Phone: 951-737-8972  

North County Humane Society & SPCA, See Oceanside, CA 

North Hills, CA  Los Angeles North Central Shelter,   See Los Angeles, CA  

North Hollywood, CA  Los Angeles East Valley Shelter,  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 13131 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, California 91605   Phone: 888-4LAPET1 or 888-452-7381  

North Hollywood, CA  East Valley Care Center  See Van Nuys, CA  

Northridge, CA  Los Angeles West Valley Shelter,  See Chatsworth, CA 

Norwalk, CA  Southeast Area Animal Control (SEAACA), See Downey, CA 

Novato, CA - The Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, California 94949   Phone: 415-883-4621

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Oakdale, CA - Oakdale Animal Shelter, 9800 Liberini Rd, Oakdale, California 95361   Phone: 209 847-5625

Oakland, CA - East Bay SPCA, 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, California 94621   Phone: 510-569-0702  

Oakland, CA - Oakland Animal Services, 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, California 94601   Phone: 10-535-5602

Oceanside, CA - North County Humane Society & SPCA, San Diego County 
Address: 2905 San Luis Rey Rd, Oceanside, California 92054   Phone: (760) 757-4357

Ojai, CA - Humane Society of Ventura County, We are a no-kill shelter, which means before an animal is euthenised, stringent guidelines must be met.  
Address:  402 Bryant St, Ojai, California 93023    Phone: 805-646-6505 or 805-656-5031  

Ontario, CA  West End Shelter for Animals   We are a no-kill pet placement and adoption center located in Ontario, California.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  1010 E. Mission Blvd, Ontario, California 91761   Phone: 909 947-3517 

Ontario, CA  Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA  See Pomona, CA   

Orange County, CA  Newport Beach - Corona Del Mar Animal Shelter, - See Costa Mesa, CA   

Orange County, CA Costa Mesa City Animal Control - See Costa Mesa, CA   

Orange County, CA  Carson Animal Shelter, - See Gardena, CA 

Orange County, CA  Orange County Humane Society, - See Huntington Beach, CA  

Orange County, CA  Orange County Animal Care Services - See Huntington Beach, CA  

Orange County, CA - Animal Care Center, - See Irvine, CA  

Orange County, CA  Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, See Laguna Beach, CA 

Orange County, CA  Mission Viejo Animal Shelter, - See Mission Viejo, CA 

Orange County, CA  Newport Beach Animal Control, - See Newport Beach, CA 

Orange County, CA  National Cat Protection Society, - See Newport Beach, CA 

Orange County, CA  Orange County Animal Care Services  - See Orange, CA 

Orange County, CA  San Clemente Dana Point Animal Shelter,  See Dana Point/ San Clemente, CA  

Orange County, CA  Santa Ana Animal Shelter - See Santa Ana, CA  

Orange County, CA Seal Beach Animal Care Center - See Seal Beach, CA  

Orange, CA  Orange County Animal Care Services  We service Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, La Palma, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda and unincorporated areas.  We only do pet sheltering for Buena Park, La Habra and Santa Ana.  
Address:  561 The City Drive South, Orange, California 92868   Phone: 714-935-6848 or 949-249-5160  After 5PM call: 714-935-7158  

Orcutt, CA  Central Coast SPCA, We are a private, non-profit no-kill animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless cats and dogs, and other companion animals. 

Oroville, CA  Butte County Animal Control, 202 Mira Loma Dr, Oroville, California 95965   Phone: From Chico Call: 530-891-2907     From Oroville Call: 530-538-7409   

Oroville, CA  Oroville Animal Control, 

Oroville, CA  Northwest SPCA, is a private, non-profit corporation.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE