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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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Address
3839 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
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Meet their adoptable pets

3839 Bradshaw Road

Sacramento, CA 95827

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

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

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *KAMI's adoption status with email updates.
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*KAMI

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *KEIJI's adoption status with email updates.
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*KEIJI

Himalayan

Male, 4 yrs
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)

SaveALife DOG Rescue

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Pits R Us All Breed Rescue & Adoptions

PO Box 575,
Elmira, CA 95620

Spirited Sanctuary

3460 Orwood Road,
Brentwood, CA 94513

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Vacaville, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Nemo's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Nemo

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Elk Grove, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BEAR's adoption status with email updates.
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BEAR

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Fairfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CHA CHA's adoption status with email updates.
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CHA CHA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
STOCKTON, CA
We'll also keep you updated on WILBUR's adoption status with email updates.
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WILBUR

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
STOCKTON, CA

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