City of Sacramento Animal Care Services
Our Mission
Front Street Animal Shelter is dedicated to the care and well-being of animals within our community. We strive to create positive, life-changing outcomes by connecting pets with loving families and providing essential resources for local pet owners.
Serving Our Community
As a vital resource for Sacramento, we work every day to support the health and safety of both people and animals. Our commitment is to provide compassionate care for the pets that come through our doors, ensuring they have the best possible chance at a happy, healthy life.
How We Care
We operate through a dedicated team and a robust network of support that includes our shelter facility, a vital foster program, and a passionate volunteer base. This blend of hands-on care and community engagement allows us to provide a safe environment for animals while they await their forever homes.
Finding Your Perfect Match
Adoption is the start of a beautiful, lifelong partnership. Our goal is to help you find the right companion who will bring joy to your life, and we are here to support you through every step of the adoption process.
Join Us in Our Mission
Whether you are looking to open your heart to a new pet, interested in becoming a foster, or ready to lend a hand as a volunteer, we invite you to connect with us. Visit our website to browse our adoptable animals, learn more about our programs, and discover how you can make a meaningful difference today.
- Engaging community programs
- Efficient adoption process
- Operational friction and wait times
7/20 - Meet Sacramento's new Front Street Animal Shelter manager - Sacramento City Express
Front Street Animal Shelter is welcoming a new leader. April Stevenson joins the City of Sacramento as manager of the Community Development Department’s Animal Care Services Division, bringing more than 20 years of experience in shelter operations, animal welfare and municipal animal services. Stevenson will oversee Front Street Animal Shelter, field services and animal care […]
7/19 - How to adopt cats and dogs in Sacramento during PetSmart’s National Adoption Week
(FOX40.COM) — Despite the summer’s skyrocketing temperatures, it’s going to be raining cats and dogs at Sacramento PetSmart stores in late July. VIDEO: Midtown cat training to beat long…
5/3 - Sacramento woman says pet’s death part of broader cat abuse concerns in Sacramento
After cat’s death, Sacramento woman warns of what she says is a growing problem
