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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Santa Rosa, CA

15 of the 41 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Santa Rosa 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. Dogfather K9 Connections

    416 Horn Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

    Fenced
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  2. Humane Society of Sonoma County

    5345 CA-12, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

    Mon 9am-5:30pm, Tue-Sun 10am-5pm

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  3. Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County

    1820 Empire Industrial Ct Ste E, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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  4. Sonoma County Animal Services

    1247 Century Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    Tue-Sat 12pm-4:30pm

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  5. Taylor Mountain Canine Retreat

    531 Hunter Lane EXT, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

    Mon-Sat 7:30am-10:30pm, Sun 2pm-5pm

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  6. Forgotten Felines

    PO Box 6672, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm

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  7. Taylor Mountain Canine Retreat

    531 Hunter Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95404-9710

    Sun 2pm-5pm

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  8. Compassion Without Borders

    1130 Butler Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

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  9. Compassion Without Borders

    537 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401-6387

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  10. Countryside Rescue Adoption Center

    3410 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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  11. Lost Hearts and Souls Horses Rescue

    616 Hunter Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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  12. Dogwood Animal Rescue Project

    mailing address only, 1415 Fulton Rd Ste 205 Box 432, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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  13. BrightHaven - Healing Arts Center for Animals

    5465 Bravo Toro Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95401-5503

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  14. Friends of Sonoma County Animal Shelter

    422 Larkfield Ctr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1408

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  15. SNAP Cats

    4663 Petaluma Hill Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

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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.