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Hayward Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Hayward, CA

We are dedicated to improving the lives of all the animals within the City, but especially the sick/homeless pets that come into our care. We serve a community of 160,000 citizens. We promote spay/neuter, and offer low cost certificates. We also conduct investigations into vicious dog cases, issue dog licenses, animal fanciers permits, and many other services

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16 Barnes Ct
Hayward, CA 94544
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Meet their adoptable pets

16 Barnes Ct

Hayward, CA 94544

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Hayward Animal Shelter

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

Other/Unknown

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JACK's adoption status with email updates.
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JACK

Other/Unknown

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PRANCER's adoption status with email updates.
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PRANCER

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 mo
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on TINY TIM's adoption status with email updates.
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TINY TIM

Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 mo
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DOLLY's adoption status with email updates.
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DOLLY

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A134844's adoption status with email updates.
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A134844

Other/Unknown

Male, 1 yr
Hayward, CA

Shelter FAQs

Incorporated City of Hayward

Additional adoption info

Application for adoption must be approved, with proof of ability to have dog/cat in home (ie, landlord's OK). Fees range from $117-$147 for a cat to $191-$258 for a dog. This includes the first set of vaccinations, dewormer, topical flea preventative, microchip, neuter/spay surgery, cat carrier, dog license for incorporated Hayward residents, and a bag of food,

Adoption application

https://www.haywardanimals.org/adoptions

Pets at shelters & rescues near Hayward Animal Shelter

Mini Cat Town

2200 Eastridge Loop, Space # 2062,
San Jose, CA 95122

Muttville

255 Alabama Street,
San Francisco, CA 94103

Fox Equine Rescue &Rehab

24705 Miller Hill Rd, Front House,
Los Gatos, CA 95033

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 mos
STOCKTON, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BLUE COW's adoption status with email updates.
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BLUE COW

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 17 yrs
Fairfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DAISY's adoption status with email updates.
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DAISY

Foxhound

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Tracy, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Layla & Bentley - bonded siblings's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla & Bentley - bonded siblings

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Mateo & Santa Clara County, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dottie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dottie

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Pleasanton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tobi's adoption status with email updates.
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Tobi

Akita

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
Walnut Creek, CA

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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