Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation
Our Mission
Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter is dedicated to keeping both animals and people safe and healthy through compassionate care and community education. We strive to save lives, improve animal well-being, and serve as a trusted resource for every animal in need.
Our Community Impact
As one of Northern California’s largest open-admission municipal shelters, we are here to support our community by providing a vital safety net for lost, abandoned, or homeless pets. We serve as a dedicated partner to the residents of Sacramento County, offering professional care, investigation of cruelty, and essential services to ensure every animal is treated with kindness.
How We Care for Our Animals
Our facility provides a safe, nurturing environment where pets receive medical care, socialization, and attention while they await their forever families. We rely on a compassionate team of staff and volunteers, alongside a robust foster program that offers pets a temporary break from shelter life to recover and thrive. By matching each animal’s unique needs with the right environment, we ensure a successful and loving transition for everyone involved.
Your Journey to Adoption
Adopting a pet is a joyful, lifelong partnership that starts with finding the perfect match for your family. We encourage you to view our adoptable animals online or visit our facility to meet your future companion in person. Our adoption counselors are here to guide you through the process, helping you feel confident and prepared to welcome a new friend into your home.
Take the Next Step
Ready to meet your new best friend? Visit our Bradshaw Animal Shelter at 3839 Bradshaw Road, or stop by our Petco Adoption Center in Fair Oaks to see our available animals. Together, we can give these deserving pets the second chance at happiness they’ve been waiting for.
- Caring and dedicated staff
- Successful adoption outcomes
- Administrative clerical errors
7/16 - Sacramento County program will let you take a shelter dog on free park adventures
It's a free pass to take a walk in the park this summer if you include a new four-legged friend. Sacramento County's animal shelter is kicking off a new program called Barks and Recreation, encouraging people to take dogs out for the day.
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
