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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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Meet their adoptable pets

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 ELM's adoption status with email updates.
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ELM

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Husky

Male, 5 yrs
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on WOODY's adoption status with email updates.
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WOODY

Parson Russell Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *BRAN's adoption status with email updates.
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*BRAN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
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)

Ruff Day Rescue

14850 HWY 4, STE A # 218,
Discovery Bay, CA 94505

My Buddy Dog Rescue

Brentwood, CA 94513

Fat Kitty City - Home to Home Program

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

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

Shih Tzu/Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Pittsburg, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Luna - Bonded with Diana's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna - Bonded with Diana

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Antioch, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A350538's adoption status with email updates.
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A350538

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos
Lodi, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Brandy's adoption status with email updates.
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Brandy

English Spot

Female, Young
Antioch, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mesenery - FFPR's adoption status with email updates.
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Mesenery - FFPR

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Antioch, CA

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