Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

Animal shelter in Bakersfield, California

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3951 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

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Adoptable Pets at Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

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GANDALF

Domestic Longhair

Male, 3 yrs

Bakersfield, CA

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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CELLY

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs

Bakersfield, CA

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(when grown) -
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*ELOSIE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos

Bakersfield, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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PEACH

Boxer

Female, 7 mos

Bakersfield, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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ZORRO

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 2 mos

Bakersfield, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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A1241852

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs

Bakersfield, CA

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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*KING

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs

Bakersfield, CA

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(when grown) -
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*WINSTON

Chihuahua

Male, 12 yrs

Bakersfield, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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DINGO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo

Bakersfield, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Shelter FAQs

The Kern County Animal Shelter in Bakersfield is a full-service animal shelter serving residents of the metropolitan Bakersfield area and surrounding areas.
Kern County
  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Pay Fee
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

Kuvasz Fanciers of America Rescue

PO Box 80596, Bakersfield, CA 93380

Foster Tales

Bakersfield, CA 93301

HALT Rescue

P.O. Box 733, Bakersfield, CA 93302

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Cinnamon

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos

Bakersfield, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Winnie

Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos

Bakersfield, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
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Millie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos

Bakersfield, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs special attention
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Animal Charities in Bakersfield, CA

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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