Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Our Mission
At the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, we uplift human and animal lives through extraordinary care, vital community resources, and dedicated advocacy. We envision a world where all beings—animals and humans alike—are treated with kindness, compassion, and respect.
Compassion in Action
Our commitment goes beyond traditional shelter services; we strive to inspire positive relationships within our community. Whether we are providing low-cost vaccine clinics, microchipping, or offering pet food assistance, we are here to support every stage of a pet’s life and navigate difficult situations alongside you.
How We Care
We provide a safe, nurturing environment for animals at our facility, while also relying on a compassionate foster network to offer additional comfort. Every day, our team works to ensure our residents receive the care, shelter, and medical attention they deserve while they wait for their forever homes. By maintaining these high standards, we help every animal thrive in a healthy environment.
Your Role in a New Beginning
Adoption is a life-changing connection, providing a deserving animal a second chance while creating space for another pet in need. Our Animal Care and Behavior Team is dedicated to guiding you through the adoption process, ensuring the best possible match for your family and lifestyle. When you adopt, you are not just getting a new companion; you are making a lasting, positive difference in our community.
Start Your Journey Today
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to view our available animals online or visit us at our Palm Springs location to see who is waiting for you. Together, we can continue to create happy, healthy, and loving futures for all our animals.
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10/7 - PetSmart Adoption Events - Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Mark your calendars! We’re coming to PetSmart Palm Springs every month with some of our adoptable pups! Join us on […]
10/3 - Palm Springs Producer Helps Homeless Man Rescue 5 Dogs
A homeless man, seven dogs, and a 26-minute countdown — a Palm Springs producer's roadside rescue is going viral.
10/2 - Producer Michael Levitt Helps Homeless Man Save Five Dogs From the Streets
Michael Levitt says he found a homeless man in Palm Springs struggling to care for five dogs in extreme heat and stepped in before the animals were left on the streets. The dogs were taken to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, which is now hoping community members will consider adoption or fostering.
9/24 - Pet of the Week: Beatrice Is Ready for a Home
Dan Rossi with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter introduced us to Beatrice, a sweet French Bulldog who finally got the medical care she needed.
8/16 - Another Successful Year for Clear the Shelters
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter wrapped up its two-day Clear the Shelters event with 83 animals adopted, including 31 dogs and 52 cats.
8/15 - A Summer slowdown: Shelters urge community to ddopt or foster
PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens during a summer adoption event. The fee waivers are sponsored by Marco Colantonio Real Estate Group.state Group. Event Details Location: 4575 East Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs, CA Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (opening an hour
8/10 - Clear the Shelters Returns to Palm Springs With Free Pet Adoptions
NBC Palm Springs is partnering with Clear the Shelters to help local pets find permanent homes. Adoption fees will be waived this weekend at Palm Springs Animal
7/25 - The Community Effort Behind No-Kill Animal Shelters in the Coachella Valley | Palm Springs Life
Coachella Valley advocates work toward a no-kill future.
7/20 - Palm Springs Animal Shelter Seeking Linen Donations
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is asking the community to donate flat sheets and bath towels to help care for animals at the shelter.
7/13 - Palm Springs Animal Shelter Pauses Cat and Kitten Intake After Illness Outbreak
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter has temporarily suspended cat and kitten intake through July 27 following an illness outbreak. Officials say the pause will allo
7/13 - Palm Springs Animal Shelter: More Local Dogs Found Dead in NorCal Probe - MyNewsLA.com
A total of six canines that were previously housed at Palm Springs Animal Shelter were among the 117 dogs found dead at a Humboldt County sanctuary during an animal cruelty and fraud investigation, shelter officials said Monday. In late June, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division served a second search warrant at Miranda’s […]
7/2 - 60 animals adopted from Palm Springs Animal Shelters Pet Adoption Fair
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Assemblymember Greg Wallis announced today that 60 animals found homes as a result of Saturday's Pet Adoption Fair at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. The event was hosted with hopes of alleviating the overcrowding issues many animal shelters in the valley tend to face. Assemblymember Wallis along with the P.S.
6/27 - Fees waived for pet adoption fair at Palm Springs Animal Shelter
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Assemblymember Greg Wallis partnered with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter to host community-driven event aiming at raising awareness about overcrowded animal shelters. This one-day event features waived adoption fees, allowing residents to bring new family members home without the financial burden. Prior to the event, Palm Springs Animal Shelter was
6/3 - Palm Springs Animal Shelter Waives All Fees for Third Annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is partnering with animal welfare organizations across California on Saturday, June 6, 2026, to offer free pet adoptions in a st
5/28 - Pet of the Week: Meet Charlie
Veronica Perez from Riverside County Animal Services stops by with an adorable eight-month-old shepherd mix looking for his forever home.
5/23 - Pool Party at Palm Springs Surf Club raises money for shelter pets
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Hundreds of people gathered at the Palm Springs Surf Club Friday to kick off Memorial Day weekend with music, pool floats, and sunshine — all while supporting a good cause. The event, hosted by Palm Springs Surf Club, benefited the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Guests spent the afternoon relaxing by
5/17 - An NBC Palm Springs Weather Heads-Up on Sunday, May 17, 2026!
Both a Wind Advisory and Air Quality Alert have been posted for the Coachella Valley area... click here for details.
5/7 - Who Will Be America's Next Top Shelter Dog Makeover? Your Votes Help Wahl® Support Dog Adoption Efforts
/PRNewswire/ -- This May, the 15th annual Wahl® Dirty Dogs Contest is celebrating National Pet Month by shining a light on dog adoption. Sadly, the road to...
4/18 - Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services
Gabrielle Amster, a 19-year veteran of animal welfare service, has been appointed to take over L.A. Animal Services as general manager. Her appointment still must be confirmed.
10/11 - We all got lost in Apollo’s eyes during his spaw day. Apollo was our second client during the Aristopup Fresh Start Day at the @palmspringsanimalshelter . Huskies don’t need much grooming, just a coconut deshed and a cranberry facial. He got a bath and tidy so his nails and ears got done too. He was an absolute sweetheart. He’s available for adoption at the #PalmSpringsAnimalShelter. Reach out to them to schedule a visit and make him a part of your family. #aristopup #aristopupgrooming #palmsprings #dogsofinstagram
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10/10 - We’re back at the @palmspringsanimalshelter today for another Aristopup Fresh Start Day. Each month we come down to the shelter and groom some dogs to help get them adopted. All 4 of the pups we groomed last month have found their forever home. Today’s first client was Balogna Balogna got a full spa treatment (shave, wash, brushing, teeth, nails, ears, sugar cookie cologne, nose and paw balm) today right outside of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. She was a dream client. So peaceful and chill. Just look at the before and after. She’s available for adoption at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. The transformation Katlin achieves in the mobile grooming van is amazing. #aristopup #aristopupgrooming #palmspringsanimalshelter #palmsprings #dogsofinstagram
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10/8 - Meet Beast, a two month old kitten at @palmspringsanimalshelter, a recipient of the Love Fund and now available for adoption! 🐾 Throughout National Pet Wellness Month and Adopt a Shelter Pet Month, we’re partnering with @palmspringsanimalshelter and @drphil_thevet to introduce you to some of the incredible cats and dogs in their care. All month long, we’ll share their stories, highlight the extra care and support shelter pets may need, and help more pets like Beast get the attention they deserve. 💚 Head to the link in our bio to learn how you can support more pets like him.
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10/8 - It was another great afternoon walking dogs at the @palmspringsanimalshelter . They can always use more volunteers, if you’re in the Palm Springs/Coachella Valley area check out their website to sign up to volunteer. You get to meet a variety of dogs and help out your new furry friends. These pups and many more are available for adoption now. #aristopup #aristopupgrooming #palmsprings #palmspringsanimalshelter #volunteer
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10/8 - 🌈 March with us in the Palm Springs Pride Parade! Join Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies as we celebrate Pride and march together with all three of our programs: Palm Springs Animal Shelter, Desert Wildlife Center, and Desert Community Animal Center! We invite our volunteers, supporters, friends, and community to come out, show their Pride, and march alongside us! 🌈 Sunday, November 8, 2026 ⏰ 9 AM 📍 Meeting location to be announced Come one, come all! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🏳️🌈
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10/7 - Who ready to adopt a bun or two?! The great thing about these buns is they are already bonded so taking two home would be such a breeze and they already have a friend! They are currently at the @palmspringsanimalshelter and mama and her brother are ready to go. The babies need a little more time but if you are interested please reach out and I will get you over to the right people. Rabbits are prey animals so it’s so important to get these guys out if the crazy busy shelter! The shelter has done so amazing with them and they will all jump right into your lap! Buns make great house pets. And yes they can get along with other animals (always supervised of course). They can learn tricks just like an animal and sit and cuddle with you in the couch. They are really such fun little nuggets! #sanctuary #veganfortheanimals #palmsprings #joshuatree #bunbun
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10/7 - Meet Brick! At 3 years old, Brick is a solid dog with a name that fits. He’s a big bundle of joy who loves people, enjoys the company of some other dogs, and is always ready for a good time. He’s fun, friendly, and full of personality. The best thing you can do for yourself? Adopt Brick. ❤️
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10/5 - We’ve had some very special adoptions lately, including a few longtime favorites we’ve been hoping to see head home for a very long time. ❤️ How sweet it is to see them loved. Thank you to everyone who shares our posts, talks about our animals, and helps us spread the word. It truly helps our adoptable animals find their people. Here’s to more happy departures!
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10/3 - We walked so many dogs this week at the @palmspringsanimalshelter that we had enough video for 2 posts. The staff and volunteers at the #palmspringsanimalshelter walk all of the dogs. Check out their website to see if they’re available to meet and adopt. #aristopup #aristopupgrooming #palmsprings #adopt
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10/3 - Frannie is an elderly cat with hyperthyroidism. Although she gets overstimulated easily, we’ve managed to treat her successfully. After watching this video, I’m getting convinced she turns into a dragon at night and patrols the shelter….. 🐉😂 #seniorcat #uniquecats #scaryeyes #sheltercat #fostersneeded
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10/2 - I had the honor of spending the day at @palmspringsanimalshelter with my colleague and mentor @drphil_thevet. 💚 Getting to meet Gabbana and so many of the incredible animals in their care was a meaningful reminder of why this work matters so much. In honor of National Pet Wellness and Adopt A Shelter Pet Month, we’ll be sharing more of their stories and talking about how we can support pets through every stage of their lives, especially those still waiting for their forever homes.
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10/2 - Remember Josephine and her babies? Josephine came to us as a stray more than six weeks ago, very pregnant and needing a C section to safely deliver her babies. We shared their story on the day they were born, and now it’s time for an update! The babies are growing fast, but we do have one question… Josephine, are you sure these are all Frenchies? 😂 With this many different looking kids, we have some questions about who Josephine may have met before coming to us. Thankfully, Dr. Caldwell sat her down for a little conversation. Josephine isn’t giving up any secrets.
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10/2 - Meet Patches! This handsome little prince is 11 years young, just 10 pounds, and still loves to play! He’s housetrained, friendly with other dogs, loves his walks, and is always ready to be spoiled. Patches is looking for his next best friend. Come meet him today!
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