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Hayward Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Hayward, CA

We are dedicated to improving the lives of all the animals within the City, but especially the sick/homeless pets that come into our care. We serve a community of 160,000 citizens. We promote spay/neuter, and offer low cost certificates. We also conduct investigations into vicious dog cases, issue dog licenses, animal fanciers permits, and many other services

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16 Barnes Ct
Hayward, CA 94544
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Meet their adoptable pets

16 Barnes Ct

Hayward, CA 94544

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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 Hayward Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on A135007's adoption status with email updates.
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A135007

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on XANDER's adoption status with email updates.
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XANDER

Domestic Longhair

Male, 3 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on GUS's adoption status with email updates.
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GUS

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on JACK's adoption status with email updates.
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JACK

Other/Unknown

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BRADY's adoption status with email updates.
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BRADY

Other/Unknown

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CHICO's adoption status with email updates.
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CHICO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on VENUS's adoption status with email updates.
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VENUS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SONIC's adoption status with email updates.
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SONIC

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Hayward, CA

Shelter FAQs

Incorporated City of Hayward

Additional adoption info

Application for adoption must be approved, with proof of ability to have dog/cat in home (ie, landlord's OK). Fees range from $117-$147 for a cat to $191-$258 for a dog. This includes the first set of vaccinations, dewormer, topical flea preventative, microchip, neuter/spay surgery, cat carrier, dog license for incorporated Hayward residents, and a bag of food,

Adoption application

https://www.haywardanimals.org/adoptions

Pets at shelters & rescues near Hayward Animal Shelter

Northern California Sled Dog Rescue

P O Box 30877,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Australian Shepherds Furever - La Honda, CA

PO Box 1676,
La Honda, CA 94020

Andrea's Dream Rescue

P.O. Box 34045,
San Francisco, CA 94134

We'll also keep you updated on Gumball w/ Alice's adoption status with email updates.
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Gumball w/ Alice

Pigeon

Male, Adult
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Miniature Poodle's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Miniature Poodle

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SPROUT's adoption status with email updates.
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SPROUT

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on gfhgfhfg464's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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English Springer Spaniel

Male, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Blue (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Blue (Courtesy Post)

Russian Blue

Male, Adult
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lincoln's adoption status with email updates.
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Lincoln

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Vallejo, CA

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