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Hayward Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Hayward, CA

We are dedicated to improving the lives of all the animals within the City, but especially the sick/homeless pets that come into our care. We serve a community of 160,000 citizens. We promote spay/neuter, and offer low cost certificates. We also conduct investigations into vicious dog cases, issue dog licenses, animal fanciers permits, and many other services

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16 Barnes Ct
Hayward, CA 94544
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Meet their adoptable pets

16 Barnes Ct

Hayward, CA 94544

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Adoptable pets at Hayward Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on SEVEN's adoption status with email updates.
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SEVEN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on GRAY's adoption status with email updates.
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GRAY

American Bulldog/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on COOPER's adoption status with email updates.
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COOPER

Belgian Hare

Male, 4 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on HERSHEY's adoption status with email updates.
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HERSHEY

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MRS. SALTY's adoption status with email updates.
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MRS. SALTY

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PEPPER's adoption status with email updates.
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PEPPER

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CHESTNUT's adoption status with email updates.
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CHESTNUT

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PISTACHIO's adoption status with email updates.
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PISTACHIO

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Hayward, CA

Shelter FAQs

Incorporated City of Hayward

Additional adoption info

Application for adoption must be approved, with proof of ability to have dog/cat in home (ie, landlord's OK). Fees range from $117-$147 for a cat to $191-$258 for a dog. This includes the first set of vaccinations, dewormer, topical flea preventative, microchip, neuter/spay surgery, cat carrier, dog license for incorporated Hayward residents, and a bag of food,

Adoption application

https://www.haywardanimals.org/adoptions

Pets at shelters & rescues near Hayward Animal Shelter

Unidos para los Animales

San Francisco, CA 94112

11th Hour K9 Rescue Rehab and Rehome

492 Banning Way,
Vallejo, CA 94591

We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
LOS GATOS, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dakota's adoption status with email updates.
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Dakota

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Ben Lomond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on cvbnbvnmvb's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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cvbnbvnmvb

Welsh Corgi

Male, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Roo's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
Bonded Pair
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Roo

Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Castro Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Zu's adoption status with email updates.
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Zu

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Stockton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cardamom's adoption status with email updates.
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Cardamom

American

Female, Baby
Oakland, CA

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