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Animals Available for Adoption

Dogs

Cats

Pocket Pets

Walk-In Adoption Hours

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesdays through Fridays
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Saturdays through Sundays

Please do not bring your pet to the shelter.

7700 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815

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FAQ

• What is the Adoption Policy

  Adopters must be 18 years of age or older with a government-issued photo ID. Please do not bring your owned pet to the shelter. Adoptions are processed on a first-come-first-served basis, and adoption fees vary up to $101. Animals are not placed on hold. Please fill out the online application by clicking on the pet you are interested in and/or visiting us during open adoption hours. 

• What is the adoption process like?

  Adoption Process

  Step 1:
  
  When you are ready to meet a pet, please sign your name on the sign-in sheet which can be found on-site at the Adoption table.

  Step 2:

  Please return to the Adoption Information tent when it is your turn. You will meet with an Adoption Counselor to discuss your application and review information on the pet(s) you would like to meet, including any known medical history and behavior information.

  Step 3:

  It’s time for the Meet & Greet! You will be directed to a play yard where you and your party will be introduced to your dog or puppy or to the Cat Cottage to meet your selected cat or kitten.

  Step 4:

  If the Meet & Greet goes well, you will be directed back to the Adoption Information tent to continue the Adoption counseling and finalize the paperwork.

  All pets at the shelter beyond their stray holding period can go home with you the same day. A full adoption will be processed if your new furry friend is already spayed or neutered. If the pet is not yet spayed or neutered, it can leave with you on a Pre-Adopt, which is a temporary foster program where you are responsible for all supplies and care for the pet, except for the spay or neuter surgery which is the shelter’s responsibility. In most cases, the date for the spay and neuter surgery is decided before you pre-adopt, and you will be informed of the date before you leave with the pet. Once the surgery is done, the adoption contract is completed. Payment for the adoption is due at the time of pre-adopt.

• Our Pets

  Animal descriptions are an approximation. While every effort is made to keep website information current, we cannot guarantee that the animals listed on these pages will be available when you visit. 

  
  Note: California law requires that all adopted dogs and cats be spayed or neutered before finalizing any adoption.

• What if I want To Foster?

  Fostering saves lives. Whether you're caring for a litter of unweaned orphaned kittens or giving a dog a much-needed break from the shelter, your support makes a meaningful difference in an animal’s life.

  Foster homes play a critical role in helping pets that need extra care and attention beyond what can be provided in a shelter setting. We especially need fosters for bottle-fed kittens, kittens recovering from ringworm, and medium- to large-sized dogs that have been with us for an extended period.

  We provide all the supplies, training, and support you need—you simply provide a safe, temporary, and loving home. Our Foster Coordinator will work with you to match you with animals that fit your experience, availability, and lifestyle, ensuring a rewarding experience for both you and your foster pet.

  
  Click here to apply for the Foster Program.

• Do I need to make an appointment to make an adoption?

  No, appointments are not required for adoptions.