2750 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111

Phone: 408-794-7297

Email: AdoptAPetSJ@sanjoseca.gov

ADOPTION HOURS

Adoptions and Fosters applications are always in person and on a first-come, first-served basis.

 Monday from Noon to 4 p.m. 

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adoptions and Foster applications are accepted until 30 minutes before closing.

LOBBY HOURS

We can help you with receiving donations, reclaiming lost pets, licensing, and general pet care questions.

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stray & surrender Intake HOURS

As of Oct. 7, 2024

Found and stray pets, owner surrenders, owner requested euthanasia.
Please enter at the door to the left of the entrance walkway.

Our kennels are over capacity. Considering surrendering your pet? Please make every effort to rehome within your network. Check our resources here.

Strays: We are currently only accepting sick or injured found pets and pregnant cats.

Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We are closed on the holidays listed below.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Our shelter will be closed annually to the public on the following holidays:

  New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

President's Day

Cesar Chavez Day

Memorial Day

The 4th of July

Labor Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving

  Christmas Eve

Christmas Day