Napa County Animal Shelter
Our Mission
The Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is dedicated to serving our community by providing a safe and healthy environment for our citizens and their animals. We are committed to promoting animal welfare and providing education to ensure responsible, lifelong pet ownership.
Supporting Our Community
Every year, we welcome approximately 2,300 animals into our care, and our important work is made possible by our dedicated staff, volunteers, and the generous support of our Napa Valley neighbors. By working together, we provide essential resources like spay/neuter vouchers, community cat programs, and emergency services to keep our pets and our community thriving.
Our Care Model
We believe that every animal deserves a chance to thrive, whether they are waiting for their perfect family at our facility or benefiting from our robust Foster Program. Our foster parents provide invaluable love and care to animals that aren't quite ready for adoption due to age, health, or behavioral needs, effectively helping us provide 'volunteering from home.' Our staff works daily to ensure each animal's needs are met, while our volunteers provide the necessary enrichment to keep our animals healthy and happy.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We are dedicated to finding furever homes for all our adoptable animals through a thoughtful, personalized meet-and-greet process. This careful approach helps us ensure the best possible match for your family, your existing pets, and our animals, fostering long-term success and joyful reunions.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We invite you to experience the rewarding journey of adoption by visiting our shelter or exploring our available pets online. Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or participate in our fostering network, there are many ways to get involved and make a lasting impact in an animal's life.
- Welcoming and polite staff
- Efficient and compassionate service
- Operational delays
8/25 - Napa pet of the week - Phoebe
Phoebe is a mastiff available at the Napa animal shelter.
8/24 - Lego
"Lego is a sweet dachshund mix we adopted from the Napa County Animal Shelter 13 years ago. He’s been a beloved member of our family ever since and has brought
8/4 - Former Petaluma animal shelter operator transferred dogs to Humboldt County rescue now under investigation
City officials said Petaluma’s former contractor, North Bay Animal Services, sent 37 dogs to Miranda’s Rescue, where dozens of animals have been found in mass canine graves.
10/12 - CAL FIRE Station 27 has a big question for the community: should they get a station cat? 🐱🚒 The firefighters stopped by the shelter today to meet some of our cats, and this one is already making a pretty compelling case. But the department is divided, so we need your help! Vote in the comments: YES to a station cat or NOT YET. Let’s see if we can help this little candidate @napacountyanimalshelter win the hearts of Station 27! 💛
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10/9 - 🐾💖 LOST & FOUND FRIDAY! 💖🐾 It’s another week of adorable faces waiting for their families at the Napa County Animal Shelter! 🏡❤️ This week’s lineup? LOTS of kitties 🐱😻, some SWEET pups 🐶💕, and a BUNNY! 🐰😍 Recognize one of these cuties? Come on down and bring your buddy HOME! 🥰🐾 📍 Keep your pets microchipped 🏷️ Collars with current ID tags are a must! ✔️ Spay & neuter 🏡 FOSTERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! A little love and a temporary home can make a BIG difference for an animal in need! 💞 🐾 If these sweethearts aren’t reclaimed, they’ll become available for adoption and a chance at a loving forever home! ❤️ 📲 PLEASE SHARE! Let’s get these furry friends reunited with their families! Every share helps! 🐶🐱🐰💖
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10/2 - 🐾💖 LOST & FOUND FRIDAY! 💖🐾 This week we’ve got a few CUTE dogs 🐶💕 and a WHOLE BUNCH OF CATS! 🐱🐱🐱😻 They’re all safe and being cared for at the Napa County Animal Shelter while they wait for their families to find them. 🏡❤️ See a familiar face? Come bring your buddy HOME! 🥰 📍 Microchip your pets 🏷️ Collar + current ID tag ✔️ Spay & neuter 🏡 Fosters are always needed! Even a temporary stay can make a BIG difference and free up space for another animal in need. 💞 If these cuties aren’t reclaimed, they’ll become available for adoption and a chance at a loving new home. 🐾💖 📲 Please share! Let’s get these sweet faces back where they belong! ❤️
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9/28 - These pups are all amazing and ready for a forever home!! Come meet them at the Napa County Animal Shelter. #adoptdontshop❤️ #shelterdogsrock
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9/25 - 🐾✨ LOST & FOUND FRIDAY! ✨🐾 Good news this week — we have a small group of cats, kittens & dogs waiting for their families at the Napa County Animal Shelter! 🐱😻🐶💕 Let’s help keep that list SHORT! 🙌 Recognize one of these sweet faces? Come bring your buddy HOME! 🏡❤️ 📍 Microchip your pets 🏷️ Collar + current ID tag ✔️ Spay & neuter 🏡 Fosters are always needed! Opening your home, even temporarily, gives an animal a break from the shelter and makes room for the next pet who needs help. 💖🐾 If these cuties aren’t reclaimed, they’ll become available for adoption and a chance at a wonderful new home. 🥰 📲 Please share! You never know who might recognize a familiar face. ❤️🐾
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9/22 - 😂💨 The nightly pre-bedtime ZOOMIES! Every night, like clockwork, one of our foster pups goes out for his final potty break before bed…and gets the zoomies. A few wild laps around the yard, and THEN he’s ready for bed. 😂 So, why do dogs do this? Zoomies actually have a name: FRAPs — Frenetic Random Activity Periods. They’re a normal, spontaneous burst of energy that many dogs experience. For some dogs, especially in the evening, zoomies can be a way of releasing excess or pent-up energy and excitement before settling down to rest. You might also notice them after being crated, after a bath, following a period of inactivity, during exciting play, or at predictable times in their daily routine. It’s basically his body saying, “I’ve got a little more energy to get out before I call it a night!” 😂 As long as your dog is in a safe environment and the behavior isn’t associated with distress, those crazy few minutes are generally completely normal. For this guy, his nightly routine is officially: Potty ➡️ ZOOM ➡️ Bed. 🐕💨😴 And we wouldn’t have it any other way. 💙🐾 #AdoptBruce #FunFact #AdoptableDog #NapaCountyAnimalShelter
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