Animal shelters in South Lake Tahoe, California
There are 5 animal shelters and rescues in and around South Lake Tahoe, California in our directory, in El Dorado County. Identified types include 2 animal control and animal services (40%), 1 humane society (20%) and 1 wildlife rehabilitation center (20%). 5 of them list a phone number or website.
Map of animal shelters near South Lake Tahoe
- Blue Lake Animal Care Center1154 Emerald Bay RdAnimal shelter2.0 mi
- Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care1551 Al Tahoe BlvdWildlife rehabilitation1.5 mi
- El Dorado County Animal Services South Lake Tahoe Shelter1120 Shakori DrAnimal control6.3 mi
- Lake Tahoe Humane Society884 Emerald Bay RdHumane society1.8 mi
- Animal Control South Lake Tahoe1121 Shakori DrAnimal control6.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How many animal shelters are in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
We list 5 animal shelters and rescues in and around South Lake Tahoe.
Where is animal control in South Lake Tahoe?
We list 2 animal control and animal services agencies in South Lake Tahoe. Animal control is run by the city or county; it takes in strays, handles bite reports and animal cruelty complaints, and is usually the first place to look for a lost pet. For an emergency involving a dangerous animal, call 911.
Are there animal rescues in South Lake Tahoe?
We have not identified a rescue organization in South Lake Tahoe in our sources yet. Many rescues are foster-based and adopt through Petfinder or adoption events without a public address, so it is worth searching nearby towns as well.
How do I adopt a pet in South Lake Tahoe?
Start on the shelter's or rescue's own website: most post their adoptable animals there and on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Visit or call to meet an animal, then fill in an adoption application. Expect to show a photo ID, and if you rent, proof that your landlord allows pets. The adoption fee usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Fees vary by organization and by animal, so ask the shelter directly.
I found a stray animal. What should I do?
If the animal is friendly and safe to approach, check for an ID tag and take it to any vet or shelter to scan for a microchip. Report the found animal to your local animal control or municipal shelter, since that is where owners look first, and post it on local lost-and-found pet pages. Many cities require found pets to be reported or brought to the shelter within a few days. For injured or orphaned wildlife, call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator instead of handling the animal.
Related guides
- Lost Pet Checklist: How to Find a Lost PetWhat to do in the first hours and days after a dog or cat goes missing, which shelters to check, and how to spread the word.
- Found a Stray Dog? What to DoHow to approach safely, check for a microchip, report the dog, and what the law usually expects of a finder.
- Pet Microchipping ExplainedHow a microchip works, what it costs, why registration matters, and how to look up a chip on a found pet.
- How to Surrender a Pet to a ShelterHow surrender works today, appointments and fees, what to tell the shelter, and options to try before you give up a pet.