Berkeley Animal Shelter (City of Berkeley Animal Care Services)
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Hours: Mon-Tue 10 am - 4 pm; Wed 10 am - 7 pm; Thu-Sat 10 am - 4 pm; Sun 11 am - 3 pm.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- Spay/neuter vouchers are for Berkeley residents' dogs and cats.
- Where
- Berkeley, Albany, Piedmont and Emeryville
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City animal shelter for homeless pets from Berkeley, Albany, Piedmont and Emeryville. Offers adoptions, advice on animal topics, lost and found pet reports, pet licenses, animal control, and free or low-cost spay/neuter vouchers for Berkeley residents' dogs and cats (through Animal Fix Clinic, 510-215-9300).
How to reach them
Where: 1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710
Hours: Mon-Tue 10 am - 4 pm; Wed 10 am - 7 pm; Thu-Sat 10 am - 4 pm; Sun 11 am - 3 pm.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Spay/neuter vouchers are for Berkeley residents' dogs and cats.
- How to get started: Visit the shelter or call 510-981-6600 (TDD 510-981-6903). For spay/neuter vouchers, call Animal Fix Clinic at 510-215-9300.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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