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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

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Adoptable pets at Hayward Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on A134449's adoption status with email updates.
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A134449

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PIP's adoption status with email updates.
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PIP

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 10 yrs
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTY's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTY

English Bulldog

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SCAR's adoption status with email updates.
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SCAR

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BUFFY's adoption status with email updates.
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BUFFY

Bull Terrier

Female, 10 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ARLO's adoption status with email updates.
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ARLO

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A134244's adoption status with email updates.
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A134244

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A134243's adoption status with email updates.
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A134243

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
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

Rocket Dog Rescue

PO Box 460826,
San Francisco, CA 94146

The San Francisco SPCA

250 Florida Street,
San Francisco, CA 94103

Northern California Sled Dog Rescue

P O Box 30877,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

We'll also keep you updated on English Springer Spaniel's adoption status with email updates.
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English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniel

Female, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sanji's adoption status with email updates.
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Sanji

Labrador Retriever/Anatolian Shepherd

Male, Young
Vallejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ATTICUS*'s adoption status with email updates.
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ATTICUS*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Santa Cruz, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pete's adoption status with email updates.
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Pete

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PAULIE's adoption status with email updates.
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PAULIE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
San Jose, CA

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Animal Charities in Hayward, CA

HeARTs Speak

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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