COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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Published on January 17, 2017. Last modified on June 19, 2019
Pet Adoption Services
- Departments:Health
- Phone:(831) 769-8850
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Shelter hours & Directions
Address:
160 Hitchcock Road
Salinas, CA 93908
Phone Number: (831) 769-8850
Animal Viewing/Adoptions
Phone Number: (831) 769-8850
Hours: Tue – Sat 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Intake/Incoming Animals:
Phone Number:(831) 769-8850
Hours: Tues – Sat 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Licensing
Phone Number:(831) 769-8845
Hours: Tue – Sat 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Field Services/Dispatch:
Phone Number: (831) 769-8856
Hours: Mon – Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Adoption Fees & FAQs
Adoption Fees vary by pet type and includes the following: Adoption Fee, Spay/Neuter Surgery, 1st Vaccine Series, Free Micro-chipping, 1-Year License (for dogs), and a carrier (For cats only). From time to time, reduced fees are available. Check back often or follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date!
- Dog: $145.00 each
- Cat: $80.00 each
- Rabbit: $40.00 each
- Hoofed: livestock $50.00 each
Ready to Adopt? Download the application here: English Version / Spanish Version .
Not sure if you are ready to adopt? Take a look at this FAQ page which offers some good points to consider before adopting.
Free Pet harbor App
Looking for an easy way to search for pets on your phone, then download the free App from Pet Harbor:
Other local Shelters and rescue groups
Monterey County has a large variety of animal rescue groups in the Area in addition to Monterey County Animal Services. Consider adopting or fostering from one of them before buying a pet from a pet store. Below you will find a brief listing of some of the local groups.
- City of Salinas Animal Shelter
- SPCA of Monterey County
- Animal Friends Rescue Project
- Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
- Rescue Rabbits Rock
- See more
This list for informationtional purposes only.The County does not endorse nor support any of the listed groups. To have your animal rescue group added to this list, please contact us.