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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Plott Hound

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

Plott Hound

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

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Chihuahua

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
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

Bakersfield SPCA

3000 Gibson Street,
Bakersfield, CA 93308

City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (CBACC)

201 South Mt Vernon Avenue,
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Kuvasz Fanciers of America Rescue

PO Box 80596,
Bakersfield, CA 93380

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Tehachapi, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Brenna's adoption status with email updates.
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Brenna

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Tulare, CA
We'll also keep you updated on 656056's adoption status with email updates.
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656056

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Great Dane

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

Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Bakersfield, CA

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