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Berkeley Animal Shelter (City of Berkeley Animal Care Services)

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).

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

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.

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Sources

Berkeley Animal Shelter (City of Berkeley Animal Care Services) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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