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Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

Animal shelter in Bakersfield, CA

The Kern County Animal Shelter in Bakersfield is a full-service animal shelter serving residents of the metropolitan Bakersfield area and surrounding areas.

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3951 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
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3951 Fruitvale Ave

Bakersfield, CA 93308

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Adoptable pets at Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *RIDELY's adoption status with email updates.
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*RIDELY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *SILVER's adoption status with email updates.
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*SILVER

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *OBSIDIAN's adoption status with email updates.
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*OBSIDIAN

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Chihuahua

Female, 8 yrs
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *TUCKER's adoption status with email updates.
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*TUCKER

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on *FRAN's adoption status with email updates.
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*FRAN

Chihuahua

Female, 8 yrs
Bakersfield, CA

Shelter FAQs

Kern County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Pay Fee
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Animal adoption fees include spay or neuter surgery cost, first set of vaccinations including a Rabies vaccination (if pet is old enough) and a microchip. For residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Kern County or in the contracted city of Tehachapi, dog adoption fees also include a one-year County license.
Note: We frequently have adoption specials where animals can be adopted at a reduced cost. See www.kerncountyanimalservices.org for details.

Adoption application

https://www.kerncountyanimalservices.org/adopt-a-pet/all-adoptable-animals/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Kern County Animal Shelter - Bakersfield

Lucky's Crew Animal Rescue

Bakersfield, CA 93308

The Cat People Inc.

2661 Oswell, Luvapet Adoption Center,
Bakersfield, CA 93306

One Dane at a Time, Inc.

P.O. Box 974,
Tehachapi, CA 93581

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Siberian Husky

Female, Young
Tulare, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hawkeye's adoption status with email updates.
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Hawkeye

Doberman Pinscher/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 mos
Bakersfield, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MERCEDES's adoption status with email updates.
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MERCEDES

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs 11 mos
Lindsay, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A157158's adoption status with email updates.
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A157158

German Shepherd Dog

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

Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Tulare, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A156740's adoption status with email updates.
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A156740

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 mo
Bakersfield, CA

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