2750 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111

Phone: 408-794-7297

Email: AdoptAPetSJ@sanjoseca.gov

ADOPTION HOURS

Adoptions and Fosters applications are always in person and on a first-come, first-served basis.

 Monday from Noon to 4 p.m. 

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adoptions and Foster applications are accepted until 30 minutes before closing.

LOBBY HOURS

We can help you with receiving donations, reclaiming lost pets, licensing, and general pet care questions.

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stray & surrender Intake HOURS

As of Oct. 7, 2024

Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We are closed on the holidays listed below.

Found and stray pets, owner surrenders, owner requested euthanasia.
Please enter at the door to the left of the entrance walkway.

Our kennels are over capacity. Considering surrendering your pet? Please make every effort to rehome within your network. Check our resources here.

Strays: 

Currently we can only accept sick or injured pets and pregnant cats.

These guidelines are subject to change at any time, depending on shelter resources or capacity.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Our shelter will be closed annually to the public on the following holidays:

  New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Lunar New Year

President's Day

Cesar Chavez Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day