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The Tulare County Animal Shelter focuses on good adoptions. We take every effort to ensure the dog or cat and it's new family are a good match. As our mission statement indicates: "We are committed to reducing animal overpopulation by promoting adoptions, advocating for the welfare of animals by operating spay/neuter and humane education programs, encouraging responsible pet ownership and demonstrating respect for all living things." With this in mind, the shelter staff and volunteers advocate for good placement of our animals.

We have many wonderful dogs and cats available for adoption and in need of loving homes. Dogs and cats that come into the shelter already spayed or neutered are only $30 to adopt. Dogs that have not been spayed or neutered yet are $90 and cats are $70. This covers the cost of getting the animal spayed or neutered, a rabies vaccination and a microchip. A $10 license fee applies for dogs in the county.  All adoptions include a free wellness visit, a bag of Science Diet dog or cat food, and a leash or a cat carrier.

Please come visit our shelter Monday through Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm. Come see us at 14131 Avenue 256 in Visalia or call the shelter at 559-636-DOGS (3647) for more information. Spayed and neutered cats are also available for adoption at Petsmart in Visalia. Help give an animal a second chance at love.