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Apple Valley Animal Services

Animal shelter in Apple Valley, CA

The Town of Apple Valley Animal Services Department consists of field and shelter staff that work together to protect public safety and provide humane animal care through sheltering, pet placement programs, education and law enforcement. Our philosophy is to promote responsible pet ownership, compassion toward animals and safe human-animal interactions. We celebrate partnerships with various individuals and rescue organizations that allow us to increase placement of adoptable animals into permanent loving homes. Working together, we all can provide a "Better Way of Life" for the animals in our care - four paws at a time.

Contact
Address
22131 Powhatan Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Donation For donations over the phone call: (760) 240-7555 OR Via PayPal: animalservices@applevalley.org
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22131 Powhatan Road

Apple Valley, CA 92307

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Adoptable pets at Apple Valley Animal Services

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Murry

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Apple Valley, CA
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Rainey

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Puppy
Apple Valley, CA
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Sutton

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Apple Valley, CA
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Jenny

Husky

Female, Adult
Apple Valley, CA
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Kanye

English Bulldog

Male, Adult
Apple Valley, CA
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Faith

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Apple Valley, CA

Shelter FAQs

Sheltering Services for:

Town of Apple Valley, CA
Serving the High Desert/Victor Valley Unincorporated Region of S.B. County

We adopt animals to homes all over the world. However, we do not ship or transport animals.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees:

Cats: $35 Includes: Spay/Neuter, first vaccine, and an educational adoption packet

Dogs: $75 + $10 for rabies vaccine + license fees in your area ($12 for residents of Apple Valley, $36 SB County) Includes: Spay/Neuter, first vaccines, a microchip (life-long registration) and an educational adoption packet.

Please ask for current adoption specials!

The Apple Valley Animal Shelter is open to the public. (Rescue transfers are by appointment only)

We are open:
Tuesday -Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(kennel hours are 9:00am to 3:30pm)
Closed Sunday, Monday and Designated Holidays

22131 Powhatan Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308

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Adoption application

https://www.applevalley.org/home/showpublisheddocument/33582/638296944891900000

Pets at shelters & rescues near Apple Valley Animal Services

Hesperia Animal Shelter

11011 Santa Fe Ave East,
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MeoowzResQ - Mira Loma

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Mira Loma, CA 91752

High Desert Angels For Animals

P.O.Box 2114,
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Copper - Adopted 2-8-25!

Beagle

Male, Adult
Apple Valley, CA
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Darla

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Senior
Pomona, CA
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Onyx

German Shepherd Dog/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Norco, CA
Needs Home Fast
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WINSTON

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos
San Bernardino, CA
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Baby

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Pomona, CA
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SKIPPY

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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