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Welcome to the Front Street Animal Shelter
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Welcome to the Front Street Animal Shelter
The Front Street Animal Shelter serves the City of Sacramento to shelter lost and stray animals while enforcing local and state animal welfare laws. Our diverse range of adoption, volunteer, and public outreach programs reflect our commitment to improving animal welfare throughout our community.
The newest edition to our Doggie Day Out program
We are thrilled to introduce Pups and PJs, the newest addition to our Doggie Day Out Program! This overnight sleepover adventure lets you bring a shelter pup home for the night, giving them a cozy and loving environment outside the shelter.
By participating in Pups and PJs, you’re not just giving a dog a break from the stress of shelter life. You’re also helping us learn more about how they behave in a home setting, which increases their chances of finding a forever family!
We provide everything you need -- the pup, supplies, and food. You just bring the excitement and love!
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Take a shelter dog on a special day out or for an overnight stay
Give a dog a day out of the shelter! It's a chance for them to experience joy and freedom. And you'll love it just as much as they will!
This is a wonderful opportunity in the life of a shelter dog by giving the dog a break from the usual environment. You can take a dog for a walk on a local trail, grab a pup cup, visit dog-friendly breweries, relax at a park, or have an overnight stay in your home.
The next clinic is open to dogs and cats
This clinic is open to both dogs and cats
Sunday April 13 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Natomas Community Center 2601 New Market Dr, Sacramento 95835
The pet food pantry is now available on Tuesdays
Front Street Animal Shelter's Pet Food Pantry has been moved from Wednesday to Tuesday.
It will continue to be held on a weekly basis from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the shelter's parking lot.
Make a donation and pay your bill online
Make a monetary donation through our donation portal
Pay your pet's license fee through your online account
Pay your pet's redemption fee through our online payment system
Pay your citation fee through our online payment system
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