Organization type
Animal Sanctuaries in California
There are 55 animal sanctuaries in California in our directory. Sanctuaries give animals a permanent home instead of placing them for adoption. Many care for farm animals, horses, exotic animals or animals that cannot be rehomed.
Listed when the source records a sanctuary or the official name says sanctuary.
55 listings
Animal Sanctuaries in California
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- Bodega Meadows Horse Sanctuary8925 Barnett Valley Rd · Sebastopol, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Golden Years Dog Sanctuary12682 Kagel Canyon Rd · Sylmar, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary7495 Natomas Rd · Elverta, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Hope's Chance Horse Sanctuary1476 Church St · Modesto, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Loving Farm Animal Sanctuary4210 Snyder Ln · Rohnert Park, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Sea Star Horse Sanctuary53A Riley Ranch Rd · Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Animal Sanctuary and Care Society705 Bridgeway · Sausalito, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary230 W Aviation Rd · Fallbrook, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Happy Endings Animal Sanctuary1326 Dove Meadow Rd · Solvang, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary6001 Folsom Blvd · Sacramento, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Home Free Animal Rescue & Sanctuary20302 Riverside Dr · Newport Beach, CAAnimal sanctuary
- One Living Sanctuary2785 Franklin Canyon Rd · Martinez, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Oscar’s Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary4425 Highway 175 · Hopland, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Queens Lane Sanctuary200 Queens Ln · Petaluma, CAAnimal sanctuary
- S&M Acres Sanctuary Ranch720-370 Wran Rd · Milford, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Sadie's Haven Horse Rescue & Sanctuary2951 Thorn Rd · Sebastopol, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Sanctuary Animal Assisted Therapy2840004029, 27803 Lorjen Rd · Santa Clarita, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Tortoise Acres Rescue & Sanctuary3365 East St · Anderson, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Charlie's Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary3201 Napa Rd · Sonoma, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Hidden Treasures Sanctuary and Rescue4209 County Rd E · Orland, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Love Always Sanctuary - Farm Animal Sanctuary California9841 La Tuna Canyon Rd · Sun Valley, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary4855 Righetti Rd · San Luis Obispo, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Redwings Horse Sanctuary - California6875 Union Rd · Paso Robles, CAAnimal sanctuary
- The Wild Horse Sanctuary5796 Wilson Hill Road · Shingletown, CAAnimal sanctuary
- American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary1 Sonoma Mountain Rd · Petaluma, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Animal Rescue Alliance & Farm Sanctuary10945 Old Santa Susana Pass Rd · Chatsworth, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary36220 Anthony Rd · Santa Clarita, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Cat People and Pawsitively Cats Sanctuary4120 East Dr · Bakersfield, CAAnimal sanctuary
- DRARS.org - an ikigai Sanctuary Co.40580 Ruth Hill Road · Dunlap, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Franklin Farm Sanctuary16943 Platinum Pl · Poway, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Haven of Hope Animal Sanctuary2202 Monument Rd · San Diego, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Hills of Gold Equine Retirement Sanctuary21977 Highway 79 · Santa Ysabel, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Living Free Animal Sanctuary54250 Keen Camp Rd · Mountain Center, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Mountain Oasis Animal Sanctuary343 Lockwood Valley Rd · Maricopa, CAAnimal sanctuary
- New Life Animal Sanctuary29490 Thomas Way · Lake Elsinore, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Paradise Dreams Animal Sanctuary20250 Elm Ln · Escondido, CAAnimal sanctuary
- St. Bonnie's Sanctuary27567 Oak Springs Canyon Rd · Canyon Country, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Wolf Run At Wallace Ranch & Sanctuary 501c3 rescue15301 Taylor Ln · Macdoel, CAAnimal sanctuary
- All Souls Animal Rescue and Sanctuary3561 State Hwy 49 · Cool, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Farm Sanctuary5200 Escondido Canyon Rd · Acton, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Love Creek Sanctuary14652 Wolf Rd · Grass Valley, CAAnimal sanctuary
- SANCTUARY HOSTEL750 Otay Lakes Rd · Chula Vista, CAAnimal sanctuary
- San Diego Bee Sanctuary10869 New Salem Pl · San Diego, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Twilight's Safe Haven Rescue and Sanctuary31651 CA-94 · Campo, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Hector Hill Animal Sanctuary3225 Hector Rd · Newcastle, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Piece of Peace Animal Sanctuary10369 Bar Hill Rd · Penn Valley, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Mendocino Redwoods Animal Sanctuary1600 Fort Bragg Rd · Willits, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Paw Parent Animal Sanctuary48234 224th St W · Lancaster, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Avalon Woods - Redwood Forest Sanctuary2 M'uh Road. · Calistoga, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Greener Pastures Farm SanctuaryArroyo Grande, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Milo's Sanctuary827 N Hollywood Way PMB 520 · Burbank, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Moonlight Animal Rescue & Sanctuary3989 Stonehill Ave · Joshua Tree, CAAnimal sanctuary
- St. Francis Equine & Animal Rescue and SanctuaryPalmdale, CAAnimal sanctuary
- Iron Horse Ranch and SanctuaryBakersfield, CAAnimal sanctuary
- D.E.L.T.A. Rescue Super SanctuaryActon, CAAnimal sanctuary
By city
Animal Sanctuaries by city in California
- Acton2
- Bakersfield2
- Petaluma2
- San Diego2
- Santa Clarita2
- Sebastopol2
- Anderson1
- Arroyo Grande1
- Burbank1
- Calistoga1
- Campo1
- Canyon Country1
- Carmel-by-the-Sea1
- Chatsworth1
- Chula Vista1
- Cool1
- Dunlap1
- Elverta1
- Escondido1
- Fallbrook1
- Grass Valley1
- Hopland1
- Joshua Tree1
- Lake Elsinore1
- Lancaster1
- Macdoel1
- Maricopa1
- Martinez1
- Milford1
- Modesto1
- Mountain Center1
- Newcastle1
- Newport Beach1
- Orland1
- Palmdale1
- Paso Robles1
- Penn Valley1
- Poway1
- Rohnert Park1
- Sacramento1
- San Luis Obispo1
- Santa Ysabel1
- Sausalito1
- Shingletown1
- Solvang1
- Sonoma1
- Sun Valley1
- Sylmar1
- Willits1
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Frequently asked questions
What is an animal sanctuary?
Sanctuaries give animals a permanent home instead of placing them for adoption. Many care for farm animals, horses, exotic animals or animals that cannot be rehomed.
How many animal sanctuaries are in California?
We list 55 animal sanctuaries in California. Listed when the source records a sanctuary or the official name says sanctuary.
Why might an organization be missing from this list?
We only list an organization here when the source data, the official name or a verified correction confirms it. If you know one that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
How does adopting work?
Start on the shelter's or rescue's own website: most post their adoptable animals there and on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Visit or call to meet an animal, then fill in an adoption application. Expect to show a photo ID, and if you rent, proof that your landlord allows pets. The adoption fee usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Fees vary by organization and by animal, so ask the shelter directly.
Guides
Related guides
- What Is an Animal Sanctuary?How sanctuaries differ from shelters and zoos, farm animal and wildlife sanctuaries, accreditation and how to visit responsibly.
- How to Volunteer at an Animal ShelterAge rules, orientation, the kinds of volunteer roles available and how to choose a shelter or rescue that fits your schedule.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- How to Adopt a CatShelters, rescues and adoption events compared, the application process, kittens versus adult cats, and setting up your home.