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Pets In Need, Palo Alto (For the City of Palo Alto)

Pets In Need is now operating the Palo Alto Animal Shelter. The City of Palo Alto still provides Animal Control Services for the cities of Palo Alto, Los Altos, & Los Altos Hills, CA

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3281 E. Bayshore Rd.,
Palo Alto, CA, 94303

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Shelter FAQs

Animal Control and Licensing for Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills, CA.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Interview

Additional adoption info

How to Adopt:

Take your time getting to know the animal you wish to adopt. The pet you choose should be your pet for the rest of its life, so spend the time necessary to make the right choice. Our staff is happy to assist you in taking a dog out of the kennels or socializing with a cat in the cat room. We encourage each person in your household to get acquainted with an animal before it becomes a new member of your family. We also suggest you bring your present pets in for an introduction to the new animal to form some ideas about their compatibility. Our shelter is open Tuesday through Friday, 12-5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am-5 pm. In order to complete the adoption process, it is necessary to begin adoptions by 4:30pm.





***** Adoption Fees *****
Puppies (under 6 months): $250 ($150 for in-jurisdiction)
Dogs (6 months-5 years): $175 ($150 for in-jurisdiction)
Dogs (5+ years): $75

Kittens (under 6 months): $175 ($150 for in-jurisdiction)
Cats (6 months - 5 years): $125
Cats (5+ years): $50
Cats (two-for-one): $175

Rabbits: $40
Small Animals: $10

Adoption Hold Fee: $100.00

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