County animal shelters serve as the primary intake point for stray and surrendered animals across the entire county and are responsible for enforcing local animal control laws including licensing, leash requirements, and dangerous dog ordinances. There are 14 Animal Shelters locations in Sacramento County, California.
County residents should register their pets with the local animal control office as required by ordinance, which helps facilitate reunification if an animal goes missing. Some counties maintain 24-hour stray animal intake or have drop-off arrangements with partner organizations outside of regular business hours.
List of Sacramento County, California Animal Shelters
Animalsavers
Rescuing Animals In Need, Inc.
Friends For Life
Folsom Feline Rescue
Galt Animal Control
Cats About Town Society
Never Cry Wolf Rescue & Adoptions
Elk Grove Animal Control
Citrus Heights Animal Control
City Of Sacramento Animal Care Services
Rancho Cordova Animal Control
Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary
Sacramento Sheltie Rescue Of Northern California
Animal Shelters in near by County
Residents of Sacramento County should check whether their municipality has its own animal control ordinance separate from county rules, as licensing fees, leash laws, and bite incident procedures can vary between incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas.
You may also find Animal Shelters locations in neighboring counties including Sacramento, Placer, Yolo.