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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

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 Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A1207500's adoption status with email updates.
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A1207500

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Border Collie

Female, 2 yrs
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A1207505's adoption status with email updates.
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A1207505

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A1207503's adoption status with email updates.
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A1207503

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A1207504's adoption status with email updates.
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A1207504

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A1207501's adoption status with email updates.
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A1207501

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
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

ALPHA Canine Sanctuary

P.O. Box 5517,
Bakersfield, CA 93388

Mountain Communities SPCA

1135 Imaginary Lane,
Frazier Park, CA 93225

Romeo's Legacy Dog Rescue CA

1208 University Ave,
Bakersfield, CA 93305

We'll also keep you updated on A155194's adoption status with email updates.
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A155194

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A154712's adoption status with email updates.
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A154712

Chihuahua

Female, 4 mos
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Garfield's adoption status with email updates.
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Garfield

Domestic Shorthair

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

Siberian Husky

Male, Young
Tulare, CA
We'll also keep you updated on 161162's adoption status with email updates.
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161162

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kyla's adoption status with email updates.
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Kyla

Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
Tulare, CA

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