Animal Care Services
Welcome to the Front Street Animal Shelter
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Welcome to the Front Street Animal Shelter
The Front Street Animal Shelter serves the City of Sacramento to shelter lost and stray animals while enforcing local and state animal welfare laws. Our diverse range of adoption, volunteer, and public outreach programs reflect our commitment to improving animal welfare throughout our community.
Adoption fees waived from Saturday, March 15 through Saturday, March 29
Our shelter is beyond full. To make space and save lives, we're waiving adoption fees for all dogs from March 15 through March 29.
Browse adoptable dogs online or stop by the shelter to meet them in person. With so many wonderful dogs waiting, you're sure to find the perfect match.
Not looking to adopt right now? You can still make a difference by sharing this opportunity with friends, family, and anyone who might be searching for a new companion.
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Take a shelter dog on a special day out or for an overnight stay
Give a dog a day out of the shelter! It's a chance for them to experience joy and freedom. And you'll love it just as much as they will!
This is a wonderful opportunity in the life of a shelter dog by giving the dog a break from the usual environment. You can take a dog for a walk on a local trail, grab a pup cup, visit dog-friendly breweries, relax at a park, or have an overnight stay in your home.
The next clinic is open to dogs and cats
This clinic is open to both dogs and cats
Sunday April 13 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Natomas Community Center 2601 New Market Dr, Sacramento 95835
The pet food pantry is now available on Tuesdays
Front Street Animal Shelter's Pet Food Pantry has been moved from Wednesday to Tuesday.
It will continue to be held on a weekly basis from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the shelter's parking lot.
Make a donation and pay your bill online
Make a monetary donation through our donation portal
Pay your pet's license fee through your online account
Pay your pet's redemption fee through our online payment system
Pay your citation fee through our online payment system
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