STEP 1  Browse pets to adopt online with Pet Compass or in-person at the Care Center.

  STEP 2  Note the pet’s ID (starts with A).

  STEP 3  Visit the shelter to adopt.

All of our Adoptions and Fosters are done in person at the Animal Care Center at 2750 Monterey Road in San José.  Adoption hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Adoptions and Fosters are processed on a first come, first served basis.

If you currently have another dog family member you are strongly encouraged to bring them with you to meet the dog you are interested in to make sure they are compatible.

veterans

We thank our service members by waiving all adoption fees for United States military veterans. Just provide identification during your adoption process. 

We are a proud shelter partner to Pets for Patriots, a national program pairing overlooked shelter dogs and cats with veterans. Scroll through the linked webpage above to learn more. 

Adoption Fees

Dog and cat adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, and a one-year license. Rabbit adoption fees include vaccinations and microchipping. 

ANIMAL CARE CENTER ADOPTION PROGRAM

We have many wonderful pets to adopt but know that adding a pet to your family is a big decision. All animals require training and commitment. Some pets can live well into their teens and many may have special medical needs as they get older, such as medication, frequent checkups, etc., just like people. All these things, including the joy of having a loyal friend, should be factored in before you decide to take on this responsibility.

To adopt, you must be over 18 years old and have photo ID. The photo ID can be current or expired and issued by either a domestic or international agency.

When at the shelter ask about our Foster2Adopt Program that helps animals get out of the shelter and into loving homes sooner.

ViEW BIRDS (FROM OUR RESCUE PARTNERS)

If you don't find the right pet at our shelter, please visit our partner shelter's website.

If you've adopted a pet from us, please send us a photo and tell us how they're doing or share on the Animal Care and Services Facebook page. 

The City of San José Animal Care and Services Division reserves the right to deny adoptions in certain circumstances for cause.