If Your Pet is Brought to Us
- If you lost a pet, click here
- If you found a pet, click here
- If you find your lost pet on our website, call us at 707-565-7100 Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00AM to 5:30PM, or send an email to theanimalshelter@sonoma-county.org
- Email or bring in proof of ownership, like vet records and/or a photos of your pet, and your photo ID
- In most instances, you will be responsible for paying vaccinations, a license, impound, boarding, and/or unaltered animal fees (if you qualify for and have proof of low income, some fees may be reduced)
- If no owner comes forward, then the animal will be assessed for adoptability based on their behavioral and medical conditions
- The animal may be placed up for adoption, transferred to one of our rescue partners or humanely euthanized
- If deemed adoptable, they will be posted to our Adoptable Animals page
- Please see below for information on other shelters in Sonoma County
- We do not handle wildlife animals, Please call Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue at (707) 526-WILD (9453) for assistance
Stray Animal Hold Times
Type of Animal |
Hold Times* (starts the day after the animal has arrived into our care) |
Stray dog or friendly cat | 4 business days |
Rabbits** | 4 business days |
Fera/Unfriendly Cat | 3 business days |
Stray livestock | 14 days |
Dog or cat with identification (microchip, tag, known owner) | 10 days |
*Business days are Tuesday through Saturday and exclude Sundays, Mondays and holidays.
**May be jurisdictionally dependent
OTHER SHELTERS IN SONOMA COUNTY
Forgotten Felines
For Residents of Sonoma County CATS ONLY: 1814 Empire Industrial Court Suite G Santa Rosa (707) 576-7999
North Bay Animal Services
For Residents of Petaluma, Windsor, Sebastopol and Cloverdale: 840 Hopper Street Petaluma (707) 762-6227
Rohnert Park Animal Services
For Residents of Rohnert Park and Cotati: 301 J Rogers Lane Rohnert Park (707) 584-1582
Pets Lifeline
For Residents of Sonoma and Unincorporated areas of Sonoma Valley: 19686 Eighth Street East (707) 996-4577