Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups in the Sacramento Area
Animal Shelters
Animal shelters may take in lost or stray animals; adopt out animals; investigate animal cruelty; and provide vaccines, microchips and other services.
- Municipal shelters are funded by and serve residents of a specific city or county.
- Nonprofit shelters are funded through donations, grants, and adoption fees
Animal Shelters in the Sacramento Area
El Dorado County Animal Services (municipal)
Front Street Animal Shelter - (municipal/Sacramento City)
Placer County Animal Services (municipal)
Placer SPCA (nonprofit)
Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation (municipal)
Sacramento SPCA (nonprofit)
Yolo County Animal Services (municipal)
Rescue Groups
Rescue groups take in animals from traditional shelters or municipal facilities. They usually do not accept animals surrendered directly from the public. They are a good source of adoptable pets, especially if you are looking or a specific breed.
Sacramento Area Rescue Groups
Breed Specific Dog Rescues in Northern California
Afghan Hound Rescue of California
Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Border Collie Rescue of Northern California
Northern California Border Collie Rescue & Adoptions
Northern California Bulldog Rescue
Second Chance Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Dachshund Rescue of Northern California
English Springer Rescue America
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary
Great Dane Rescue of Northern California
Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue
West Coast Mastiff and Large Breed Rescue
Pomeranian Rescue Group of Northern California
Saints of the West Rescue and Adoption (Saint Bernard)
Siberian Husky Rescue Referral of California
Vizsla Club of Northern California
Northern California Weimaraner Rescue
Rabbit Rescues in Northern California
Exotic Animal Rescues in Northern California
The Sacramento Area Animal Coalition makes no representations regarding the capabilities of these organizations. This list is provided as a resource only.