Placer County Animal Services Center
Our Mission
At Placer County Animal Services, our mission is to keep both animals and people in our community safe and healthy. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care for the thousands of animals that come through our doors each year.
Who We Are
We serve as a public agency, and we believe that transparency is essential to our work. We provide services to our residents, businesses, and law enforcement agencies, and we are committed to delivering progressive animal sheltering and field services across our region.
How We Help
Our work is rooted in our community partnerships, which allow us to provide vital services including veterinary care, animal abuse and neglect investigations, and pet licensing. Our shelter in Auburn, alongside our services in the Tahoe area, acts as a hub for reuniting lost pets, managing animal adoptions, and coordinating foster care programs. We rely on the support of volunteers, fosters, and rescue partners to enhance the lives of every animal in our care.
The Adopter Connection
Adoption is a wonderful journey, and we are here to support you in finding your new family member. Whether you are looking for a dog, cat, or another small pet, we encourage you to use our meet and greet options to ensure the perfect match. Our staff is dedicated to helping you understand your new pet's needs so you can build a lifetime of companionship together.
Join Our Community
Are you ready to make a difference? You can explore our available pets online, visit our shelter in Auburn or Truckee, or get involved through our Doggy Day Out program and volunteer opportunities. Your support—whether through adoption, fostering, or volunteering—helps us ensure every animal finds a loving forever home.
- Knowledgeable and friendly staff
- Clean and well-managed facility
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8/22 - Placer County & Roseville Dog Leash Laws
Despite how it may appear in many places around our great county with lots of our wonderful four-legged friends running around, there actually is a leash law in Placer County.
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.
