Berkeley Animal Care Services in Berkeley, California
Also known as Dona Spring Animal Shelter
About Berkeley Animal Care Services
Berkeley Animal Care Services is an animal control in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. It is operated by City of Berkeley. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Berkeley Humane, about 0.9 mi away.
Map
37.86659, -122.30270
What Berkeley Animal Care Services does
- 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 Yes
- 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
- Berkeley Humane2700 9th St, Berkeley, CAAnimal shelter0.9 mi
- Memories of Besa Rescue / MoB1700 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CAAnimal rescue1.9 mi
- Stitch In Time Animal Rescue - STAR1636 Oak View Ave, Berkeley, CAAnimal rescue2.5 mi
- Cat Town2869 Broadway, Oakland, CAAnimal shelter4.0 mi
- Hopalong Animal Rescue160 Franklin St, Oakland, CAAnimal rescue5.2 mi
- Bee Holistic Cat Rescue And Care6073 Felix Ave, Richmond, CAAnimal rescue5.6 mi
- No Kill Advocacy Center6114 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA · No-killAnimal shelter5.8 mi
- Casa De Love Animal Rescue2027 Coalinga Ave, Richmond, CAAnimal rescue6.1 mi
- Jelly's Place2905 San Pablo Dam Rd, San Pablo, CAAnimal shelter6.6 mi
- Friends of The Alameda Animal Shelter1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CAAnimal shelter6.7 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Berkeley Animal Care Services located?
Berkeley Animal Care Services is at 1 Bolivar Dr, Berkeley, CA 94710 in Alameda County.
What are the hours of Berkeley Animal Care Services?
The recorded opening hours are Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; We 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-15:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (510) 981-6600 before you go.
How do I adopt from Berkeley Animal Care Services?
Start on friendsofbacs.org, 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 Berkeley Animal Care 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.