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Bakersfield SPCA

Hours: Adoption Center Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Kern County
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Kern County's original animal welfare agency and its only no-kill shelter. Pets are spayed/neutered and microchipped before adoption. Also offers microchip placement to any resident daily and at special clinics, low-cost cat spay/neuter clinics during the year, humane education, pet therapy visits, and referrals for pet food, pet-friendly housing and rescue groups.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: 3000 Gibson St., Bakersfield, CA 93308

Hours: Adoption Center Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Good to know

  • How to get started: Call (661) 323-8353 to make an adoption appointment.

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Sources

Bakersfield SPCA official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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