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

Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua/American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Husky

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A875412's adoption status with email updates.
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A875412

Other/Unknown

Male, Adult
Sacramento, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A875416's adoption status with email updates.
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A875416

Other/Unknown

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
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)

Purrfect Feline Companions

2919 High Country Court,
Cool, CA 95614

Homeward Bound San Joaquin County

P.O. Box 1014,
Woodbridge, CA 95258

Pet Lifeline

3241 Industrial Drive, PO Box 782,
Yuba City, CA 95992

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Yuba City, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lini's adoption status with email updates.
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Lini

Cane Corso

Female, Puppy
Smartsville, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Biscuit's adoption status with email updates.
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Biscuit

Labrador Retriever/Standard Schnauzer

Female, Adult
Woodland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on huck's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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huck

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Marysville, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Loki's adoption status with email updates.
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Loki

Flat-Coated Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Ione, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Gia's adoption status with email updates.
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Gia

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Senior
Rocklin, CA

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