Animal Care Services
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.
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Give a dog a day out of the shelter! It's a chance for them to experience joy and freedon. 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 a pup cup, visit dog-friendly breweries, or simply relax at one of Sacramento's many parks.
The next clinic is open to dogs and cats
Sunday, March 9 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
La Familia Community Center 3301 37th Avenue, Sacramento 95824
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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