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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 *OCTOVIO's adoption status with email updates.
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*OCTOVIO

Chihuahua

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 mos
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *BIXBY's adoption status with email updates.
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*BIXBY

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *SEA GLASS's adoption status with email updates.
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*SEA GLASS

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 mos
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *OCEAN RAY's adoption status with email updates.
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*OCEAN RAY

German Shepherd Dog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 mos
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DINA's adoption status with email updates.
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DINA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 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

One Dane at a Time, Inc.

P.O. Box 974,
Tehachapi, CA 93581

The Peaceful Kingdom Alliance 4 Animals

P.O. Box 82434,
Bakersfield, CA 93380

Gingers place rescue

Porterville, CA 93257

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 mos
Lindsay, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Milly's adoption status with email updates.
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Milly

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Tehachapi, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A155371's adoption status with email updates.
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A155371

Chihuahua

Female, 9 mos
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Big's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Big

Great Dane

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Tehachapi, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A155210's adoption status with email updates.
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A155210

Dachshund/Chihuahua

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

German Shepherd Dog/Australian Shepherd

Female, 8 mos
Lindsay, CA

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