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Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

Animal shelter in Bakersfield, CA

The Kern County Animal Shelter in Bakersfield is a full-service animal shelter serving residents of the metropolitan Bakersfield area and surrounding areas.

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3951 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
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3951 Fruitvale Ave

Bakersfield, CA 93308

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Adoptable pets at Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *CHIP HAZARD's adoption status with email updates.
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*CHIP HAZARD

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *MARY's adoption status with email updates.
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*MARY

Chihuahua

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *MAYA's adoption status with email updates.
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*MAYA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *APOLLO's adoption status with email updates.
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*APOLLO

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Bakersfield, CA

Shelter FAQs

Kern County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Pay Fee
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Animal adoption fees include spay or neuter surgery cost, first set of vaccinations including a Rabies vaccination (if pet is old enough) and a microchip. For residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Kern County or in the contracted city of Tehachapi, dog adoption fees also include a one-year County license.
Note: We frequently have adoption specials where animals can be adopted at a reduced cost. See www.kerncountyanimalservices.org for details.

Adoption application

https://www.kerncountyanimalservices.org/adopt-a-pet/all-adoptable-animals/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

McFarland Animal Shelter

401 West Kern Avenue,
McFarland, CA 93250

Doberman Pinscher SOS

PO Box 2195,
Tehachapi, CA 93581

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

Great Dane/St. Bernard

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Tehachapi, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BROWNIE's adoption status with email updates.
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BROWNIE

Chihuahua

Female, 2 yrs
Lindsay, CA
We'll also keep you updated on 161301's adoption status with email updates.
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161301

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Voodoo's adoption status with email updates.
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Voodoo

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 yrs 3 mos
Lindsay, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Blueberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Blueberry

Tabby

Male, Kitten
Tehachapi, CA
We'll also keep you updated on 161115's adoption status with email updates.
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161115

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Bakersfield, CA

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