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Animal adoption fees include spay or neuter surgery cost, first set of vaccinations including a Rabies vaccination (if pet is old enough) and a microchip. For residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Kern County or in the contracted city of Tehachapi, dog adoption fees also include a one-year County license.

Note: We frequently have adoption specials where animals can be adopted at a reduced cost. See www.kerncountyanimalservices.org for details.

The Kern County Animal Shelter in Lake Isabella is a full-service animal shelter serving the residents of the Kern River Valley area. Lake Isabella is a County-owned shelter that is operated by a private contractor.