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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Sacramento, CA

8 of the 64 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Sacramento are shelter and rescue services.

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

  1. Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary

    6001 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819

    Thu-Sun 12am-6pm

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  2. Sacramento SPCA

    6201 Florin Perkins Rd, Sacramento, CA 95828

    Mon 11am-5pm, Tue-Sat 10:30am-5:30pm, Sun 11am-5pm

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  3. Front Street Animal Shelter - City of Sacramento

    2127 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95818-1106

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  4. Cats About Town Society

    3641 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, CA 95834-3604

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  5. T E A M Bradshaw

    3839 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827-3278

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  6. Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation

    3839 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827

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  7. SSPA

    Sacramento, CA

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  8. Teaching Everyone Animals Matter

    3839 Bradshaw Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827-3278

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Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.