Adopt

Kern County Animal Services has wonderful animals looking for good homes. If you think you’re ready for the responsibility of adding a pet to your family, visit one of our shelters or browse our adoptable animals online. With hundreds of available cats and dogs every day, we’re sure to have the right pet for your family. At Kern County Animal Services, you can find all breeds, ages, types and personality types!

Our kennels are open to the public Monday - Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Wednesdays from 2pm to 7pm. Closed on Sundays.

You DO NOT need an appointment to view our adoptable pets or to adopt them.

Things to Consider Before Adopting (PDF)

Note: The Kern County Animal Services Department reserves the right to deny adoptions in certain circumstances for cause.

View Adoptable Animals

Adoption Fees

Animal adoption fees include spay or neuter surgery cost, first set of vaccinations including a Rabies vaccination (if pet is old enough) and a microchip. For residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Kern County or in the contracted city of Tehachapi, dog adoption fees also include a one-year County license.

Reduced Fees

Kern County Animal Services consistently offers daily, weekly, or monthly Reduced Adoption Fee events and promotions which allow animals to be adopted at a greatly reduced cost. To see our current and upcoming Reduced Adoption Fee events and promotions, visit our social media pages such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Standard Fees

Female Kitten/Cat: $50

Male Kitten/Cat: $40

Puppy < 3 months old: $75

Puppy (3 months and older) $85

Dog: $85 

Adoption fees for other animals (PDF)