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Sacramento County Animal Care (Bradshaw Animal Shelter)

Animal shelter in Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter is one of Northern California’s largest shelters. We believe in the humane treatment of all animals. Our Mission is to provide public safety and protect the health and welfare of animals in our communities through education and compassion.

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3839 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
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3839 Bradshaw Road

Sacramento, CA 95827

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Adoptable pets at Sacramento County Animal Care (Bradshaw Animal Shelter)

We'll also keep you updated on *ELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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*ELLA

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *HAVEN's adoption status with email updates.
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*HAVEN

Husky

Female, 2 yrs
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *CHIA's adoption status with email updates.
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*CHIA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *TAMERON's adoption status with email updates.
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*TAMERON

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 mos
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *CHICO's adoption status with email updates.
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*CHICO

Chihuahua/Pug

Male, 2 mos
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ANDOR's adoption status with email updates.
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ANDOR

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LYNX's adoption status with email updates.
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LYNX

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A872440's adoption status with email updates.
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A872440

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr
Sacramento, CA

Shelter FAQs

Select areas of Sacramento County, CA see our website Service Areas for details.
You are welcome to adopt from our shelter if you live anywhere in the United States, but it is a requirement to visit the shelter in person to adopt and license your pet with your hometown.​ We do not ship animals.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Interview
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees vary and include spay or neuter surgery, vaccines and microchip. Walk-in adoptions are available Tuesday-Sunday except holidays. For the latest updates and adoption fees, visit www.bradshawshelter.net.

Adoption application

https://animalcare.saccounty.gov/Adoption/Pages/AdoptionProcess.aspx

Pets at shelters & rescues near Sacramento County Animal Care (Bradshaw Animal Shelter)

Happy Paws Rescue

1040 Lincoln Rd (Mailing Address Only), Ste A122,
Yuba City, CA 95991

Horatio's Legacy

Sacramento, CA 95838

We'll also keep you updated on Nikki's adoption status with email updates.
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Nikki

Dachshund

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Lodi, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CRANBERRY's adoption status with email updates.
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CRANBERRY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
STOCKTON, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe Shenzi's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe Shenzi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Diamond Springs, CA
We'll also keep you updated on President Katona's adoption status with email updates.
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President Katona

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Rio Linda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Luffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Luffy

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Stockton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on IDK's adoption status with email updates.
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IDK

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 11 mos
Sacramento, CA

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