Monterey County Animal Services in Salinas, California
About Monterey County Animal Services
Monterey County Animal Services is an animal control in Salinas, Monterey County, California. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Salinas Animal Shelter, about 0.2 mi away.
Map
36.65932, -121.68213
What Monterey County Animal Services does
- Pet adoption Yes
- 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 Yes
- Cats Yes
- 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
- Salinas Animal Shelter144 Hitchcock Rd, Salinas, CAAnimal shelter0.2 mi
- Rescue Rabbits Rock3136 Lelia Pl, Marina, CAAnimal rescue5.7 mi
- Animal Control710 Old Stage Rd, Salinas, CAAnimal control7.4 mi
- SPCA for Monterey County1002 Monterey-Salinas Hwy., Monterey, CASPCA7.7 mi
- SPCA for Monterey County Dog Training1002 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CASPCA7.7 mi
- SPCA Monterey County1002 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CASPCA7.7 mi
- Animal Friends Rescue Project AFRP20 Lower Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CAAnimal rescue9.3 mi
- Spca Of Monterey County1002 Salinas Hwy, Monterey, CASPCA11 mi
- Monterey City Animal Control351 Madison St, Monterey, CAAnimal control13 mi
- Animal Friends Rescue Project560 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CAAnimal rescue13 mi
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Where is Monterey County Animal Services located?
Monterey County Animal Services is at 160 Hitchcock Rd, Salinas, CA 93908 in Monterey County.
What are the hours of Monterey County Animal Services?
The recorded opening hours are Tu-Sa 13:00-17:00; Su-Mo off; PH off || Tu-Sa 13:00-16:00 "Adoption Hours". Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (831) 769-8850 before you go.
How do I adopt from Monterey County Animal Services?
Start on co.monterey.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 Monterey 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.