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Our Adoptable Dogs

Our kennels are overflowing with wonderful adult dogs who are patiently waiting for the loving families they deserve. Every adoption, foster, or share brings them one step closer to a brighter future. Your support—big or small—truly makes a difference and brings hope to pets who are ready to fill a home with love

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noun_Checkbox_2788738   STEP 1  Browse dogs to adopt

noun_Checkbox_2788738   STEP 2  Note the pet’s ID (hint, starts with A)

noun_Checkbox_2788738   STEP 3  Visit the care center to adopt or foster

 

We are open every day for adoptions at 10 a.m., except Mondays when we open at noon.

All of our Adoptions and Fosters are done in person at the Animal Care Center. Adoptions and Fosters are processed on a first come, first served basis.

Looking for a social-media sweetheart? See if they are here, in foster, or adopted — and discover other pets who would love a chance to meet you. Simply search their ID number on Pet Compass.

Adoption Fees

 AGE OF DOG                                                                                                               FEE
Puppies under six months $135 
Dogs under six years $120 
Dogs over six years $65 
Senior citizens (over 65 years of age) adopting dogs over three years old $40 
All dogs over 30 pounds  No Fees 

veterans

We thank our service members by waiving all adoption fees for United States military veterans. Just provide identification during your adoption process. 

We are a proud shelter partner to Pets for Patriots, a national program pairing overlooked shelter dogs and cats with veterans. Scroll through the linked webpage above to learn more. 

Introducing Pets

If you currently have another dog in the family, you are strongly encouraged to arrange a meet up here at the Animal Care Center to introduce the dog you are interested. Compatibility matters to us, our staff can walk you through making the arrangements. 

When at the shelter ask about our Foster2Adopt Program that helps animals get out of the shelter and into loving homes sooner.

 

VISIT US 

We are located at 2750 Monterey Rd. San José, CA 95111