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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*THUNDER

Boxer

Female, 2 yrs

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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PHENIX

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs

Bakersfield, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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PONGO

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Dalmatian

Male, 1 yr

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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BUBBAS

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs

Bakersfield, CA

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

Shar Pei

Female, 2 yrs

Bakersfield, CA

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 mos

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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A1242147

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs

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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*LILY-MAY

Boxer

Female, 1 yr

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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*RILEY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr

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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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

The Peaceful Kingdom Alliance 4 Animals

P.O. Box 82434, Bakersfield, CA 93380

Helping Animals Live Tomorrow Rescue

PO Box 733, Bakersfield, CA 93302

HALT Rescue

P.O. Box 733, Bakersfield, CA 93302

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Wally

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos

Bakersfield, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Autumn

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Bakersfield, CA

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

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo

Bakersfield, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story

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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