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Hayward Animal Shelter Animal shelter in Hayward, CA

We are dedicated to improving the lives of all the animals within the City, but especially the sick/homeless pets that come into our care. We serve a community of 160,000 citizens. We promote spay/neuter, and offer low cost certificates. We also conduct investigations into vicious dog cases, issue dog licenses, animal fanciers permits, and many other services

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16 Barnes Ct
Hayward, CA 94544
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Meet their adoptable pets

16 Barnes Ct

Hayward, CA 94544

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Adoptable pets at Hayward Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on MICKEY's adoption status with email updates.
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MICKEY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LIZZY's adoption status with email updates.
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LIZZY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A133617's adoption status with email updates.
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A133617

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SICILY's adoption status with email updates.
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SICILY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SINBAD's adoption status with email updates.
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SINBAD

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on KENDRA's adoption status with email updates.
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KENDRA

Dutch Shepherd/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CONNER's adoption status with email updates.
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CONNER

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 10 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SHMOBBY's adoption status with email updates.
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SHMOBBY

Boston Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Hayward, CA

Shelter FAQs

Incorporated City of Hayward

Additional adoption info

Application for adoption must be approved, with proof of ability to have dog/cat in home (ie, landlord's OK). Fees range from $117-$147 for a cat to $191-$258 for a dog. This includes the first set of vaccinations, dewormer, topical flea preventative, microchip, neuter/spay surgery, cat carrier, dog license for incorporated Hayward residents, and a bag of food,

Adoption application

https://www.haywardanimals.org/adoptions

Pets at shelters & rescues near Hayward Animal Shelter

Hi 5 Dog Rescue

Fremont, CA 94539

Forsaken Cats Rescue

P.O. Box 5163,
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Dog-FriendlyCatRescue

San Jose, CA 95119

We'll also keep you updated on Tulip's adoption status with email updates.
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Tulip

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pepsi's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepsi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Pleasanton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tomorrow's adoption status with email updates.
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Tomorrow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Pleasanton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Leslie's adoption status with email updates.
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Leslie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Finn & Marshall's adoption status with email updates.
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Finn & Marshall

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on HERA's adoption status with email updates.
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HERA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
San Jose, CA

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