Animal Care Services
Barks & Recreation
Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s doggy field trip program gives a shelter pup a break from their kennel with a fun day out on the town!
Petco Adoption Center
Visit us at our Petco adoption center located at 8840 Madison Avenue in Fair Oaks. Our pets are on site and available for adoption from 12pm-5pm on Wednesdays and 1pm-4:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Fosters Needed
Foster care providers generally care for their foster pets while they recover from a medical procedure, or until their foster pet is adopted. If you fall in love with your foster pet, you can adopt them!
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Lost Pet Phone Scam
Sacramento County residents are urged to exercise caution and be aware of a distressing scam targeting pet owners in the area.
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Celebrating 2 Years of PAWS
In just two years, PAWS has become a trusted community lifeline, expanding access to compassionate veterinary care so pets stay healthy, families stay together, and this vital support can continue for years to come.
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Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire
The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire is a community-driven spring celebration honoring service, compassion, and the enduring impact of animal welfare in Sacramento County.
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Meet Adoptable Animals
Lost and Found Pets
Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics
Pet Licensing
Become a Volunteer
Become a Foster
Adoptable Animals
Adoptable Dogs
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Adoptable Cats
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Other Adoptable Animals
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Adoptable Dogs
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Adoptable Cats
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Other Adoptable Animals
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The Adoption Process
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Before Adopting a Pet
Adopting a pet is a lifelong commitment, please consider these things before making a decision
The Adoption Process
View the current specials and see what steps need to be taken to go home with a new companion
Meet the Animals
View a listing of cats, dogs and other adoptable animals along with location details and adoption resources
Featured Links
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Donate and Sponsorship
PAWS (Pet Aid and Wellness Services) Mobile Clinic
Pet Owners in Need
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Animal Abuse Reporting
Community Cat Program
Animal Care Service Fees
Support Bradshaw Animal Shelter!
The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter is one of Northern California’s largest shelters.
See how you can help.​
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Partner Programs
BISSELL Pet Foundation: Partner for Pets
Bradshaw Animal Shelter is a proud to part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Partner for Pets program.
​Free Pet Vaccines Thanks to Petco Love
Bradshaw Animal Shelter is a proud partner of the Petco Love Vaccinated and Loved Event. Free vaccines are provided by Petco Love for our BAAT, PAWS, and MASH clinics.
Free Vaccine​ Clinics
Address
3839 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone Number
(916) 368-7387 (PETS)
To speak to a live operator, dial 311 or (916) 875-4311
Please call 311 for non-emergency inquiries.​​​​​​
​Shelter Hours
Closed: Monday and
hol​idays​
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Tuesday-Sunday: Noon-5:00 pm
Wednesday: Noon-6:00 pm​
Animal Intake Hours
Tuesday - Sunday: Noon-4 pm
Wednesday: Noon​-5:30pm
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