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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 MEEKO's adoption status with email updates.
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MEEKO

Parson Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on COOPER's adoption status with email updates.
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COOPER

Belgian Hare

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 mos
Hayward, CA
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, 2 mos
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

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

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

Russian Blue

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Phineas's adoption status with email updates.
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Phineas

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tim (Tiny Tim)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Tim (Tiny Tim)

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Cupertino, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LUKE - Bonded with PomPom's adoption status with email updates.
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LUKE - Bonded with PomPom

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ruthie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruthie

English Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Pleasanton, CA

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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