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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 *BAMBI's adoption status with email updates.
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*BAMBI

Domestic Mediumhair

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

English Bulldog

Female, 8 yrs
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *SONIC's adoption status with email updates.
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*SONIC

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *JAZZ's adoption status with email updates.
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*JAZZ

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 mos
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *STONE's adoption status with email updates.
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*STONE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *SUNSHINE's adoption status with email updates.
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*SUNSHINE

American Pit Bull Terrier/Dalmatian

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

Australian Shepherd/Husky

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

Border Collie

Female, 6 mos
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)

Hearts For Paws Rescue

Davis, CA 95616

F.I.N.O.H. Rescue

Elverta, CA 95626

River's Rescue

Rough And Ready, CA 95975

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Brentwood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *GILMORE's adoption status with email updates.
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*GILMORE

Catahoula Leopard Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Jackson, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Martina's adoption status with email updates.
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Martina

Mustang

Female, Adult
Pilot Hill, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Alice's adoption status with email updates.
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Alice

Tabby

Female, 3 mos
Woodland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chicken's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Chicken

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
North Highlands, CA
We'll also keep you updated on River's adoption status with email updates.
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River

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 5 mos
Lodi, CA

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