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Sacramento County Animal Care (Bradshaw Animal Shelter)

Animal shelter in Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter is one of Northern California’s largest shelters. We believe in the humane treatment of all animals. Our Mission is to provide public safety and protect the health and welfare of animals in our communities through education and compassion.

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3839 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
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3839 Bradshaw Road

Sacramento, CA 95827

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Adoptable pets at Sacramento County Animal Care (Bradshaw Animal Shelter)

We'll also keep you updated on A876364's adoption status with email updates.
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A876364

Husky/Labrador Retriever

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

Australian Shepherd

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

Boston Terrier

Male, 6 yrs
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *KENO's adoption status with email updates.
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*KENO

German Shorthaired Pointer

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Sacramento, CA

Shelter FAQs

Select areas of Sacramento County, CA see our website Service Areas for details.
You are welcome to adopt from our shelter if you live anywhere in the United States, but it is a requirement to visit the shelter in person to adopt and license your pet with your hometown.​ We do not ship animals.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Interview
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees vary and include spay or neuter surgery, vaccines and microchip. Walk-in adoptions are available Tuesday-Sunday except holidays. For the latest updates and adoption fees, visit www.bradshawshelter.net.

Adoption application

https://animalcare.saccounty.gov/Adoption/Pages/AdoptionProcess.aspx

Pets at shelters & rescues near Sacramento County Animal Care (Bradshaw Animal Shelter)

Save Our Kitties Stockton

Stockton, CA 95204

German Shepherd Rescue of Sacramento Valley

P.O. Box 652,
Pleasant Grove, CA 95668

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

German Shepherd Dog/Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Lodi, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Raspberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Raspberry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Stockton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Carlisle!!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Carlisle!!

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Rocklin, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Owl's adoption status with email updates.
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Owl

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 mos
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on FLYNN's adoption status with email updates.
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FLYNN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
STOCKTON, CA

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