🏠 Best Animal Shelters & Rescues in California
22 animal shelters & rescues in California, ranked by Google rating and number of reviews. Featured listings appear first.
Cat Therapy helps rescue cats facing euthanasia by fostering them in a cage free environment, a beautiful space we've designed in the heart of Santa Barbara, CA. To ensure we can fund our mission and continue helping cat…
Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is the world’s first model shelter, accomplished by meeting the guidelines put forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. Learn more about our adoptions program and other serv…
Humane Society-San Bernardino is one of the animal shelters & rescues listed in San Bernardino, California.
We are open for adoptions by appointment. To make an appointment, visit our website.
Pasadena Humane is more than an animal shelter; we are a community-supported animal resource center providing compassion and care for all animals. Since 1903, Pasadena Humane has offered lifesaving programs and services …
Berkeley Humane’s adoption program is now mobile and foster-based, bringing rescue pets directly into the community! Join us for Walk-In Adoptions every Saturday from 11 AM – 2 PM at our Solano Thrift Shop or schedule an…
Welcome to the Rocket Dog Rescue Urban Sanctuary! This location is by appointment only. To meet our adoptable dogs, please attend one of our adoption events (held throughout the Bay Area every weekend). You can see a lis…
Staff are available seven days a week. Walk-in adoption hours are from 12-4:30 PM every day of the week except Wednesdays.
We help rescue cats find homes! Come visit or host a party, and share some love with our cats! 💕
Chula Vista Animal Services serves Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, and National City, caring for nearly 4,000 animals annually. We offer adoptions, reunite lost pets, provide animal control, and support the community with serv…
The Canine Society is an animal shelter in Huntington Beach, California.
The City of Burbank Animal Shelter has been providing quality Animal Control services since the 1950’s. Our mission is to return lost animals to their owners, to find loving homes for stray animals and to control overpop…
Pets In Need Palo Alto is one of the animal shelters & rescues listed in Palo Alto, California.
City of Stockton Animal Services Center
Animal Shelters & Rescues · Stockton, California
City of Stockton Animal Services Center is an animal shelter in Stockton, California.
Mobility Service Dogs-West Coast Project DBA MobilityDog
Animal Shelters & Rescues · Pasadena, California
Mobility Service Dogs-West Coast Project DBA MobilityDog advances FUNctional independence for the disabled community with service dogs, education, and empowerment. MobilityDog is an Assistance Dog International (ADI) Can…
City of Santa Monica Animal Shelter
Animal Shelters & Rescues · Santa Monica, California
City of Santa Monica Animal Shelter is one of the animal shelters & rescues listed in Santa Monica, California.
Located at 3647 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA 95358, Stanislaus Animal Services Agency operates as an animal shelter serving Modesto in California.
Located at 1630 Victory Rd, Tustin, CA 92782, OC Animal Care operates as an animal shelter serving Tustin in California.
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter
Animal Shelters & Rescues · San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter is an animal shelter in San Bernardino, California.
Palo Alto Humane Society Admin Office is an animal shelter in Palo Alto, California.
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Frequently asked questions
How many animal shelters & rescues are there in California?
The directory currently lists 22 animal shelters & rescues in California, updated continuously from Google Maps.
Which animal shelter in California is rated highest?
Weighing rating against review count, Cat Therapy currently leads with 4.9 out of 5 from 483 reviews.
How is this list ranked?
Featured listings (paid, always labeled) come first; the rest are ordered by a score that balances the average Google rating against the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 300 reviews outranks a 5.0 from 2.
Can I call these animal shelters & rescues directly?
Yes. 20 of the 20 listings on this page show a phone number; tap the call button on each card.
What else does California have besides animal shelters & rescues?
Other well-covered categories in California include Pet Groomers, Other Places, Pet Stores, Dog Trainers; see “Other categories” below.
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