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San José Animal Care Center (City of San José Animal Care & Services)

Hours: Monday noon - 4 pm; Tuesday-Friday 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am - 5 pm.

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

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City animal shelter offering adoptions of dogs, cats and small animals, foster, lost and found pets, pet licensing, owner surrender, owner-requested euthanasia and animal control. Currently operating at limited capacity.

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: 2750 Monterey Road, San José, CA 95111, San Jose

Hours: Monday noon - 4 pm; Tuesday-Friday 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am - 5 pm.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Open to the public.
  • How to get started: Visit during open hours or call 408-794-PAWS (7297).

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Sources

San José Animal Care Center (City of San José Animal Care & Services) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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