Kern County Animal Shelter in Bakersfield, California
About Kern County Animal Shelter
Kern County Animal Shelter is an animal shelter in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Kern County Animal Control Service, about 0.0 mi away.
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35.35150, -118.96708
What Kern County Animal Shelter 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
- Kern County Animal Control Service201 S Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CAAnimal control0.0 mi
- County Animal ControlBakersfield, CAAnimal control0.0 mi
- Bakersfield Animal Control201 S Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CAAnimal control0.0 mi
- Kern Humane Society Inc2111 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CAHumane society3.3 mi
- Bakersfield SPCA3000 Gibson St, Bakersfield, CASPCA5.4 mi
- Critters Without Litters4300 Stine Rd Suite 720, Bakersfield, CAAnimal shelter5.5 mi
- Cat People and Pawsitively Cats Sanctuary4120 East Dr, Bakersfield, CAAnimal sanctuary5.5 mi
- Kern County Animal Services3951 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CAAnimal control6.8 mi
- Iron Horse Ranch and SanctuaryBakersfield, CAAnimal sanctuary11 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Kern County Animal Shelter located?
Kern County Animal Shelter is at 201 S Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 in Kern County.
What are the hours of Kern County Animal Shelter?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (661) 321-3000 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 Shelter?
Start on co.kern.ca.us, 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 Shelter?
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.
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- 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.
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