Kern County Animal Services in Bakersfield, California
About Kern County Animal Services
Kern County Animal Services is an animal control in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Cat People and Pawsitively Cats Sanctuary, about 1.3 mi away.
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35.39523, -119.07490
What Kern County Animal Services does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Cat People and Pawsitively Cats Sanctuary4120 East Dr, Bakersfield, CAAnimal sanctuary1.3 mi
- Bakersfield SPCA3000 Gibson St, Bakersfield, CASPCA1.4 mi
- Kern Humane Society Inc2111 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CAHumane society4.0 mi
- Iron Horse Ranch and SanctuaryBakersfield, CAAnimal sanctuary4.6 mi
- Critters Without Litters4300 Stine Rd Suite 720, Bakersfield, CAAnimal shelter5.6 mi
- County Animal ControlBakersfield, CAAnimal control6.8 mi
- Kern County Animal Control Service201 S Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CAAnimal control6.8 mi
- Kern County Animal Shelter201 S Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CAAnimal shelter6.8 mi
- Bakersfield Animal Control201 S Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CAAnimal control6.8 mi
- Shafter Animal Control18849 Shafter Ave, Shafter, CAAnimal control13 mi
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Where is Kern County Animal Services located?
Kern County Animal Services is at 3951 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 in Kern County.
What are the hours of Kern County Animal Services?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (661) 868-7100 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Kern County Animal Services?
Start on linktr.ee, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Kern County Animal Services?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- 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.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.