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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)

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*OSCAR

Boxer/Rottweiler

Male, 5 yrs
Sacramento, CA
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COOPER

Plott Hound/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Sacramento, CA
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*BALTO

Husky

Male, 2 yrs
Sacramento, CA
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*HELEN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Sacramento, CA
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*RENO

Husky

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Sacramento, CA
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*JOEY

German Shepherd Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 10 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

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Abby

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Ruby May

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Myna INDOOR ONLY

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Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
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MIDNIGHT

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Vacaville, CA
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Dasher

Chiweenie

Male, 1 yr
Lodi, CA
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MOO DENG

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 4 mos
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