$75.00 Dog Adoption Special for November: 1-yr rabies, preventative medications, spay/neuter, microchip with registration, includes County dog license for no addition fee. Doggies leave with a gift bag of goodies.

Oferta especial de adopción de perros de $75.00 para noviembre: 1 año de rabia, medicamentos preventivos, esterilización/castración, microchip con registro, incluye licencia para perros del condado sin cargo adicional. Los perros se van con una bolsa de regalo llena de golosinas.

We are SOLD OUT of vouchers for the month of November! Follow us on social media for updates.

¡Estamos AGOTADOS de vales para el mes de noviembre! Síganos en las redes sociales para obtener actualizaciones.

Events for November: Every Wednesday, Free Microchip Clinic from 11am-1pm at the Animal Shelter. Microchip Clinics: Tuesday the 12th at Oakhurst Tractor Supply from 11am-1pm. Wednesday the 13th at the Government Center from 11am-1pm. Saturday the 16th at Madera Tractor Supply from 9am-12pm.

Get your FREE Microchip! Avoid a lost pet! Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. For Madera County residents only. Please have all dogs on a leash and cats in creates. 

Eventos en noviembre: Todos los miércoles, clínica gratuita de microchips, de 11am-1pm en el Refugio de Animales. Clínicas de microchip: martes 12 en Oakhurst Tractor Supply de 11 am-1pm. Miércoles 13 en el Centro de Gobierno de 11am-1pm. Sábado 16 en Madera Tractor Supply de 9am-12pm  

¡Consigue tu Microchip GRATIS y evita tener una mascota perdida! Lunes a viernes 10am-4pm y savados 10am-2pm. Solo para residents del Condado de Madera. Por favor, tenga a todos los perros con correa y los gatos en las jaulas.

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 con las palabras clave para obtener más información sobre los temas: PERDIDO, ENCONTRÓ, ALENTAR, VOLUNTARIO, EVAC, ADOPTAR, LICENCIA, REHOGAR.

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.

Free microchips for all Madera County Residents, includes City of Madera and Chowchilla. Made possible thanks to Maddie's Fund- Open Arms Challenge!

Stop by for your free microchip! Visit us during business hours Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 10am-2pm, appointments no longer necessary! All dogs must be on a leash and cats in a crate. Free until all gone!