10,229 listings · 51 states
Find an Animal Shelter Near You
Humane societies, SPCAs, rescues and animal control in every US state, with addresses, phone numbers, hours and maps. Adopt, find a lost pet, or get help with an animal.
Browse animal shelters by state
- Alabama188
- Alaska33
- Arizona244
- Arkansas152
- California982
- Colorado188
- Connecticut167
- Delaware27
- District of Columbia15
- Florida568
- Georgia390
- Hawaii31
- Idaho63
- Illinois412
- Indiana270
- Iowa99
- Kansas116
- Kentucky203
- Louisiana132
- Maine83
- Maryland139
- Massachusetts233
- Michigan323
- Minnesota153
- Mississippi110
- Missouri221
- Montana58
- Nebraska45
- Nevada68
- New Hampshire58
- New Jersey222
- New Mexico116
- New York466
- North Carolina345
- North Dakota27
- Ohio341
- Oklahoma162
- Oregon149
- Pennsylvania336
- Rhode Island53
- South Carolina167
- South Dakota37
- Tennessee229
- Texas857
- Utah96
- Vermont38
- Virginia307
- Washington180
- West Virginia86
- Wisconsin204
- Wyoming40
Humane Societies
1,582Independent nonprofit shelters that take in, care for and rehome animals in their community.
BrowseAnimal Control and Animal Services
1,497City and county animal services: strays, lost pets, licensing and the municipal shelter.
BrowseAnimal Rescues
2,928Rescue groups that place dogs, cats and other animals through foster homes and adoption events.
BrowsePopular cities
- New York City, NY1
- Los Angeles, CA41
- Brooklyn, NY7
- Chicago, IL31
- Queens, NY1
- Houston, TX33
- Phoenix, AZ38
- Philadelphia, PA11
- San Antonio, TX20
- Manhattan, NY1
- San Diego, CA25
- Dallas, TX16
- Jacksonville, FL11
- Fort Worth, TX17
- San Jose, CA7
- Austin, TX17
- Columbus, OH12
- Charlotte, NC8
- Indianapolis, IN15
- San Francisco, CA19
- Seattle, WA9
- Denver, CO16
- Washington, DC14
- Nashville, TN8
Ordered by city population; the number is the listings we have in and near each city.
Browse by type
- Humane Societies1,582
- SPCAs288
- Animal Control and Animal Services1,497
- Animal Rescues2,928
- Animal Sanctuaries545
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers142
By animal and feature
Recently updated listings
- Barn Buddies Rescue7222 Grand Teton Dr, Las Vegas, NVAnimal rescue
- Friends 4 Pound Paws55 Owl Rd, Gouverneur, NYAnimal rescue
- Pound Buddies Animal Shelter1300 E Keating Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442, Muskegon, MIAnimal shelter
- Pound Pets Inc. Rescue2900 Missouri Ave, Granite City, ILAnimal rescue
- Pound on the Hill Animal Rescue1628 Holbrook Ave, Bessemer, ALAnimal rescue
- spcaLA Pet Adoption Center5026 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CASPCA
- spcaLA South Bay Pet Adoption Center12910 Yukon Ave, Hawthorne, CASPCA
- spcaLA PD Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center7700 E Spring St, Long Beach, CASPCA
Adoption and pet guides
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- How to Adopt a CatShelters, rescues and adoption events compared, the application process, kittens versus adult cats, and setting up your home.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.
- The First 30 Days With a Rescue DogA week-by-week plan for decompression, routines, house training, the first vet visit and the behaviors that are normal early on.
- Lost Pet Checklist: How to Find a Lost PetWhat to do in the first hours and days after a dog or cat goes missing, which shelters to check, and how to spread the word.
What the directory covers
The directory holds 10,229 animal shelters and rescues in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, located in 2,326 counties. Every listing starts from a place record in Overture Maps or a shelter mapped in OpenStreetMap, and 8,792 listings include a website. 1,497 are city or county animal control agencies.
3,310listings match an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare charity. We only assign a type, animal focus or no-kill status when the source data or the official name states it, and we show “not available” rather than guess. Read how the data works.