Placer County Animal Services Center
Our Mission
Our mission is to keep both animals and people in Placer County safe and healthy. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care for every animal that enters our doors as we work to find them the loving homes they deserve.
Why We Are Here
Placer County Animal Services provides a vital safety net for thousands of animals each year. We address the community's need for animal care through lost pet reunions, stray response, and a commitment to keeping our community's animals safe.
How We Care for Animals
We operate physical shelters in Auburn and the Tahoe area, where our dedicated staff and volunteers provide essential care, veterinary services, and socialization. Beyond the shelter, we utilize active foster programs and unique initiatives like our Doggy Day Out program, which gives shelter dogs the chance to enjoy field trips and enriching experiences while they wait for their forever families.
Your Connection to a New Friend
Adoption is a joyful partnership, and we are here to ensure you find the perfect companion. We believe in thoughtful matching, and our team is happy to facilitate meet-and-greets so you can get to know your potential pet's personality and needs. Whether you are looking for a dog, cat, or other animal, we provide comprehensive support, including spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and microchipping, to ensure a healthy start for your new family member.
Join Us Today
Are you ready to find your new best friend? We invite you to browse our Adoptable Pets online or visit us at our Auburn or Truckee locations to meet the wonderful animals in our care. Your decision to adopt provides a deserving animal with a second chance at happiness.
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Clean, well-managed facility
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7/28 - Fetch a friend: Placer County Animal Services offering $10 pet adoptions in August
The monthlong event features $10 adoption fees for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.
7/1 - South Placer firefighters give injured fawn a second chance after water rescue
An injured fawn trapped in a Loomis ditch got a second chance thanks to a rescue by South Placer Fire District firefighters.
6/24 - Pig-filled big rig crashed and tipped over on I-80 in Placer County, crews work to corral
Crews spent hours working to clear a big rig carrying 45,000 pounds of pigs that had crashed and overturned, blocking both westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Colfax overnight Tuesday.
