San Mateo County Animal Control in San Mateo, California
About San Mateo County Animal Control
San Mateo County Animal Control is an animal control in San Mateo, San Mateo County, California. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA, about 4.2 mi away.
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37.53116, -122.30072
What San Mateo County Animal Control 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
- Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo, CAHumane society4.2 mi
- Coyote Point Shelter12 Airport Boulevard, San Mateo, CAAnimal shelter4.2 mi
- Whis-Purr Rescue346 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CAAnimal rescue4.3 mi
- Nine Lives Cat Adoptions & Medical Clinic749 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CAAnimal shelter4.7 mi
- Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA1450 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, CAHumane society5.6 mi
- Peninsula Human Society & SPCA Center for Compassion1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CASPCA5.6 mi
- Nine Lives Foundation Adoption Center3106 Rolison Rd, Redwood City, CAAnimal shelter6.4 mi
- Pets In Need871 Fifth Ave, Redwood City, CAAnimal shelter6.6 mi
- Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue405 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CAAnimal rescue8.8 mi
- Mini Cat Town429 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CAAnimal shelter11 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is San Mateo County Animal Control located?
San Mateo County Animal Control is at 225 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 in San Mateo County.
What are the hours of San Mateo County Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (650) 573-3940 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from San Mateo County Animal Control?
Start on smchealth.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 San Mateo County Animal Control?
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.