Sacramento SPCA - Adoptions
Our Mission
The Sacramento SPCA is dedicated to fostering a loving and compassionate community for companion animals and people by providing assistance, creating lifelong relationships, and saving lives.
Our History
Since 1892, we have been committed to ensuring the humane treatment of animals in the Sacramento area. We work tirelessly to reduce pet overpopulation through affordable spay/neuter services and promote animal welfare through education and community outreach.
Giving More Than Shelter
We are an independent, local non-profit organization providing a safe and nurturing environment for unwanted, abandoned, and mistreated pets. Our team offers individualized care and support to thousands of homeless animals every year as they await their forever families. We are proud to be a resource that helps keep pets and their families together for life.
Your Adoption Journey
Bringing a new pet into your home is a rewarding experience that changes lives—both yours and theirs. Our staff is here to help you find the perfect match for your lifestyle, ensuring that every adoption is a positive, lasting partnership. Whether you are looking for a playful dog, a cuddly cat, or a small companion, we are here to guide you through the process.
Join Us
Are you ready to bring joy into your world? We invite you to view our currently adoptable animals, learn about our adoption process, or visit our campus on Florin Perkins Road. Together, we can create a brighter future for the animals in our community.
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10/7 - Employee Does Double Take After Litter Of ‘Strange-Looking’ Puppies Arrives At Shelter
They're definitely cute, but what are they?
9/17 - Sacramento animal shelters need foster volunteers as kitten season keeps shelters busy
As children head back to school, many adults are returning to their regular routines, leaving local animal shelters with fewer volunteers at a time when they need them most.
7/20 - SPCA Pet Of The Week: Simba! | KFBK News Radio | Sacramento SPCA Pet of the Week
Simba is a 6 year old, 74 pound German Shepherd mix looking for his forever home!
6/24 - Pet of the Week for June 24: Meet Chewy
Meet Chewy, our Pet of the Week. Chewy and other dogs and cats are available for adoption from the Sacramento SPCA.
6/18 - CBS13 spends the day volunteering at Sacramento SPCA
Volunteers cleaned up dog play areas, brought in new squeaky toys, wiped down memorial plaques and more.
5/28 - 14-year-old Benji Anthony is looking for his forever retirement home! | Pet of the Week
Benji Anthony is a 14-year-old, 11-pound Chihuahua mix looking for his forever retirement home! For more information, check out the Sacramento SPCA.
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5/14 - 7-year-old Montana is looking for his forever home! | Pet of the Week
For more information, check out the Sacramento SPCA!
5/13 - A's partner with Sacramento SPCA in effort to get more shelter dogs adopted
Ashley Sharp reports.
5/13 - Tiny Kitten With Burns All Over His Body Shocks Everyone With His Stunning Recovery
He proved everyone wrong.
5/9 - Sacramento shelter waives dog adoption fees as kennels reach critical capacity
The City of Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter is offering free dog adoptions through May 16 as the shelter faces critical kennel overcrowding. Shelter officials said all dogs available for adop...
5/9 - Sacramento shelter waives dog adoption fees as kennels reach critical capacity
The City of Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter is offering free dog adoptions through May 16 as the shelter faces critical kennel overcrowding. Shelter officials said all dogs available for adop...
5/7 - Pina is looking for her forever home! | Pet of the Week
Add an adorable pup to your family. Courtney is meeting today's pet of the week from the Sac SPCA.
5/4 - Bradshaw Animal Shelter to offer free adoptions at weekend fair in Sacramento County
If you're looking for a reason to adopt and grow your family, the Bradshaw Animal Shelter is sweetening the deal.
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
10/9 - Boo-tober is in full swing at the Sacramento SPCA 🎃👻 Staff participated in a little bit of fun to highlight some of our adoptable animals that we have here at the shelter! 🧡 Featured in this video by order: Grave Digger- DSH, Female, 6 months old Otis- Retriever mix, Male, 4 years old YoYo- DSH, Male, 8 years old Clancy- Schnauzer mix, Male, 3 years old August-DSH, Female, 3 years old ALL ANIMALS will be completely sponsored this Saturday, October 10th at the Sacramento SPCA thanks to Elk Grove Subaru! sspca.org Elkgrovesubaru.com #sacspca #shelterdog #adopt #rescue #sacramento
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10/8 - Have you always wanted your own manatee? Us too. While the real ones are protected, we have the next best thing for you to adopt…two adorable, roly poly, wrinkly, rolled up sleeping bag puppies! Ebb and Izz are about 4ish months and 40lbs….but barely reach shin height, so they are carrying that weight like bowling balls. They are sweet and ready to go home today! #sacspca #adopt #manatee #shelterdog #puppies
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10/7 - There’s no shame in being a pumpkin spice girlie. Just ask Sassy, who found a pumpkin toy out in the yard and brought it allllllll the way back to her kennel for safe keeping. 🧡🧡🧡 #sacspca #shelterdog #adopt #adoptdontshop #shepherd
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10/7 - I will LOAF you forever! - Luna May 🍞💗 Luna May is a 4 year old Husky mix that is bready to start her next adventure. Luna is a round lady weighing around 89 pounds. She will benefit in a home that can get her to a more comfortable weight and help her feel less toasty. 🥐 Crust us, you’ll want to meet her! Luna May has lived with dogs in her previous home and we think she would do well with cats/children with proper introduction and supervision! Learn more at SSPCA.org/dogs! #adopt #husky #sacramento #sacspca #huskiesofsacramento
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10/5 - You could say Tubular and Huey could even be…step brothers. 😉 These adorable teenagers are both looking for homes. Other playful dogs a PLUS! #sacspca #dogs #shelterdogs #adopt #playdate
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10/2 - Thanks to @sunnydispostudio for bringing art and color to our adoption center! Two more murals coming soon! 🎨🖼️🐶🐱🐰
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10/1 - Huey had a great time playing and gets an A+ for effort 🍎 Huey is a 7 month old, 47 pounds and growing Pit Bull mix looking for his forever home! Huey may do well with other dogs and cats with proper introduction and supervision. 💚 Due to exuberance for life, Huey will do best with older children that he can’t knock down. 💙 Learn more at SSPCA.org/dogs! #sacspca #shelterdog #adopt #pittie #sacramento
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10/1 - Meet Lumpia 🐾 Lumpia is an almost 8 year-old Doberman mix and about 74 pounds of love. She’s a total Velcro dog and is happiest being near her people, getting pets, cuddling, or carrying around her favorite toy. She loves attention, is great with baths, and will even let you eat without begging for a bite. She’s potty trained and has been doing wonderfully with her crate in foster. She sleeps there at night and settles quietly when I need to leave and run errands. It seems to have become her little safe space. She’s also doing great living with Dutch, my Doberman. I’ve noticed she can be reactive to other dogs while on leash, but she’s very treat-motivated and responds well to redirection. Unexpected loud noises can occasionally startle her, so she appreciates reassurance that it’s ok. Lumpia has had surgery on both hips for hip dysplasia, but as you can see, she’s walking around and enjoying life. A home without a lot of stairs would be best for her. She’d be a wonderful fit for an adult household or a family with teens looking for a sweet, affectionate, lower-key companion. Mostly, Lumpia just seems to want a person to love and a place to belong. If you think that might be you, send me a DM and I’d be happy to tell you more about her. Please share this post! You may not be Lumpia’s person, but someone who sees your share might be. Every share helps us get this sweet girl closer to her forever home. 🐾 📍 Sacramento, CA @sacramento_spca Animal ID: A0051586101 #adopt #foster #doberman #home #spca
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9/30 - Went to the @sacramento_spca today. 🐶🐱 Your daily dose of wholesome has arrived! Like or share to help these cuties find their way onto their future family’s feed. 👀🏡 New episode of #WagsandWhiskersWednesdays coming soon! #sacramento #SacramentoSPCA #AdoptDontShop #ShelterPets
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9/30 - Mackie is “shrimply” the best at enrichment time here at the Sacramento SPCA! 🦐 He has gotten rave reviews from our volunteers on his snack cleaning up skills! 😋 Mackie is a 9 year old, 65 pound, Pit Bull mix looking for his forever home. He is a handsome and enthusiastic senior ready to start his next chapter with you 💙 Mackie would prefer to be your one and only dog. He may do well with kids and cats with proper introduction and supervision. 💚 Learn more at SSPCA.org/dogs! #sacspca #shelterdog #adopt #pittie #sacramento
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9/29 - Clearly someone on the team didn’t get the memo! 😜😜😜 Meet these fresh new faces today—we open at 10:30 am. sspca.org/dogs #adoptashelterpet #sacspca #sacramentospca #adoptme #adoptdontshop #adopt #sacramento #tongueouttuesdays
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