Humboldt County Sheriff's Animal Shelter
Our Mission
The Humboldt County Animal Shelter is dedicated to protecting and serving our community with compassion and accountability. We strive to provide a safe haven for stray, abandoned, and neglected animals while working to find them loving, permanent homes.
Serving Our Community
Operating as a division of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, we are committed to being a trusted resource for our residents. We recognize the important role animals play in our lives and work tirelessly to ensure that peace and justice thrive in our community for both pets and their owners.
Our Commitment to Care
Every animal in our care receives professional health and temperament evaluations to ensure the best possible start for their new lives. We are proud to partner with dedicated non-profit organizations and a wonderful team of volunteers who help us walk dogs, clean, and provide essential daily care. Before finding their forever families, every dog and cat is spayed or neutered to support a healthy pet population.
Finding Your Perfect Companion
We believe that every animal deserves a second chance, and our team works hard to make the right connection between pets and adopters. When you adopt from us, you gain a companion who has been microchipped, vaccinated, and temperament-tested. We are here to support you in finding a joyful partnership that lasts a lifetime.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether you are ready to open your heart to a new family member or want to give back through volunteering, there are many ways to get involved. Please visit our website to browse our currently adoptable animals or download an adoption application to get started today. We invite you to visit our shelter in McKinleyville to meet the wonderful animals waiting to greet you.
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10/4 - After Losing His Owner, 11-Year-Old Atlas Is Still Waiting for a Home
“He tends to wait at the front of his kennel, directing his soulful eyes at whoever might be walking by.”…
9/29 - Four Big-Hearted Dogs Are Still Waiting for a Home at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter
Thor, Dean, Oreo, and Scooby have been waiting longer than almost any other dog at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter, and one of them could be the missing piece in your home.
8/31 - Meet Casey, a Border Collie Mix Looking for Her Forever Home
Shelter staff say this pup is impossible not to love, and she’s one of many local animals hoping someone notices.
4/24 - Humboldt County Animal Shelter Has a Wish List—And It Might Be the Easiest Way You’ll Ever Help an Animal
Here’s how it works: the shelter creates a list of the exact items they need most. Things like treats, kitten food, and chew toys. You pick an item, check out, and Amazon ships it directly to them.
4/23 - Dogtown: Hopper and Zeus make perfect, playful pals - Mad River Union
A s the owner of a very distinctively recognizable Pit Bull mix, I regularly experience the preconceptions that exist toward the breed. When I walk Frannie, some people still see us and cross the street… Fortunately, there are more people these days that come up to us wanting to pet her, which she loves. This week’s featured dog, Hopper, is <a href="https://www.madriverunion.com/articles/hopper-and-zeus-make-perfect-playful-pals/">[…]</a>
