Upcoming Events:

• Free 24Petwatch microchips with registration during business hours, Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday's from 10am to 2pm to all Madera County residents. 

• Saturday January 3rd - FMAS Low-Cost Shot Clinic at 1604 Sunrise Ave. Madera, CA 93638 from 8am to 11am.  

• Closed Monday January 19, 2026, in observance of MLK JR. 

Vision Statement:

We envision a community in which all pets are part of a family, provided with compassionate care and companionship. We strive to be a trusted resource for the community and get people to open their homes for animals from the heart of California.

Madera Animal Services Mission:

Madera County Animal Services is a county agency whose purpose is to provide humane and professional solutions for animal related problems, to encourage responsible behaviors, and to create a safer environment for people and animals to co-exist.

Through the collaborative and sustainable partnerships, we strive to improve the lives of the animals in our care through the community outreach and education, providing veterinary treatment and preventative care for animals in our shelter. Reuniting lost pets with their families and ensuring positive outcomes through adoption, rescue, or foster programs.

Field Services:

Response times to requests for field services may be longer than normal. Please allow up to 72 hours for approved stray dog pickups. Please call during business hours for information on stray dog pickups or other animal services reports. We do not accept nor pick up stray cats, unless sick or injured, however, ask us about our TNR program.

Introducing Text Assist: 1-833-545-0636

Text the keywords to more information on topics: LOST, FOUND, FOSTER, VOLUNTEER, EVAC, ADOPT, LICENSE, REHOME.

Envíe un mensaje de texto al (833) 545-0636 con las palabras clave para obtener más información sobre los temas: LOST (para presentar un informe de mascota perdida), FOUND (para presentar un informe de mascota encontrada), FOSTER (Presentar una solicitud de acogida), VOLUNTEER (para presentar una solicitud de voluntariado), EVAC (para información de evacuación), ADOPT (para información de adopción), LICENSE (Presentar una solicitud de licencia para perros), REHOME (Presentar una solicitud de realojo).

Adoptions:

Visit our adoption page to view the current dogs and cats in our shelter. If you find a pet you are interested in, please contact our department to confirm that the pet is still available. Meet and greets with personal pets are always encourage. Visit our Adoption Center Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm and Saturday 10am - 2pm, no appointments necessary. 

Lost & Found Pets:

If you have lost or found a pet, please visit our Lost and Found Pet Information page, and submit the correct report. Those who have found a stray dog are asked to file a found animal report with the shelter. Please make all possible attempts to find the owner, posting on social media, walking the dog in the area where it as found, posting flyers, etc.  Most of the time, the pet usually lives within a 1-mile radius from where they are found. If you are not successful in finding an owner after 48-72 hours, contact the Shelter Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm to request a stray pickup.

All Lost & Found pet reports received by Madera County Animal Services get posted on our "Madera Animal Shelter Lost & Found" Facebook page. 

Rehome Your Pet:

Due to the shelter being at max-capacity, we are currently not accepting owner surrenders. Please utilize other resources before contacting the shelter. Please visit Home to Home Services or Rescue Me! for rehoming.

Donations: 

To make a donation of our most-needed supplies, please contact our shelter during business hours or visit our Donations page for more information. Please donate to Melissa Howard Medical Fund, to assist our shelter animals with much needed medical care. 

Volunteer & Foster Programs:

Looking for unconditional love? Why not volunteer at the Madera County Animal Services where there are lots of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens waiting for someone like you to help make them more adoptable. There are many ways to help. Teach a dog to walk on a leash, help a shy cat come out of its shell, be a foster parent for an animal that needs some TLC before it can go up for adoption. Visit our volunteer page or foster page for more details.

Licensing:

 maderacounty.docupet.com

Madera County is delighted to partner with DocuPet, a world-leading pet profile, lost pet, and licensing platform. Residents may purchase a license on-line or call during business hours to schedule an in-person appointment. A current rabies vaccination is required to obtain a license. For more information, please visit our Animal Licensing page.