The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration and spending time with loved ones – including our furry, feathered and scaly family members. However...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is proud to announce a new partnership with the City of Citrus Heights to provide comprehensive animal services to t...
The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the 3rd Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns to Bradshaw A...
Sacramento County's Bradshaw Animal Shelter is proud to join BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15, the natio...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Clear the Shelters – a month-long adoption event from Aug. 10 – Sept. 10, 2024, to al...
Extreme heat waves continue to affect Sacramento County and it's crucial for pet owners to ensure their furry friends stay safe and comfortable. When temperatur...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter and its dedicated team are making remarkable strides in improving the lives of pets and their unhoused owners. ...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Empty the Shelters this July 8 - 31. The nationwide adoption event is sponsored by Bisse...
While fireworks and holiday events are great for humans, the loud noises can be frightening for pets who may flee or run away. In order to quickly reunite sca...
A juvenile striped skunk showing neurologic signs (e.g., staggering) was found on June 19, 2024, near the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) faci...
Update: July 1, 2024 – All volunteer spots are filled. Thank you. For more ways to help shelter pets, visit the Animal Care Services Website. Sacr...
Sacramento County’s newest podcast features Animal Care Services Director Annette Bedsworth in “County Conversations: Sac County Podcast.”In this conversat...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter recently launched a new program called Barks and Recreation (Barks & Rec) – an exciting new initiative that giv...
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of County residents and our local Agriculture Department, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), work...
When it comes to evacuations, the public needs to remember the five “Ps” before they leave: People and Pets, Prescriptions, Papers, Personal Needs, and Pri...
Animal shelters around the country are gearing up for "kitten season," which is the time of year when cats begin to give birth to countless kit...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Empty the Shelters May 1 through May 15. The nationwide adoption event is sponsored by Bissell ...
To reduce the problem of pet overpopulation in Sacramento County, Bradshaw Animal Shelter has partnered with Animal Balance to offer free spay/neuter clinics ...
Love is in the air at Bradshaw Animal Shelter! With so many dogs and cats looking for true love, the animal shelter is holding a 1-day special Valentine’s Day...
Bradshaw Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for dogs through Saturday, January 13, to encourage adoptions and combat the extreme overcrowding that the she...
There's no better way to start the new year than by adopting your new best friend from Bradshaw Animal Shelter. To ring in a new year of adoptions, the shelter ...
Join Bradshaw Animal Shelter for a special holiday adoption event, "Miracle on Bradshaw Road," on Sunday, December 17 at 3839 Bradshaw Rd in Sacr...
PAWS, or Pet Aid and Wellness Services, rolled into action at the Safe Stay community on Florin Rd this morning and began seeing its first four-legged patients,...
The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the 2nd annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns to Bradshaw Anima...
During the month of October, we celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, a nationwide initiative focused on raising awareness about the countless shelter pets in ne...
To help pets find loving homes, Bradshaw Animal Shelter is teaming up with BISSELL Pet Foundation for its Empty the Shelters program to waive adoption fees for ...
As September unfolds, it's not only a time when the seasons begin to change, but also a poignant reminder that preparedness is a vital aspect of responsible pet...
Bradshaw Animal Shelter will pioneer a mobile pet clinic this fall to address the healthcare needs of pets belonging to unhoused individuals in Sacramento Cou...
Summer has arrived, and rising temperatures are sure to follow in Sacramento County. As the mercury rises, it's important for pet owners to take proactive ste...
Sacramento County Animal Care Services has entered into a new contract with the City of Galt, effective June 1, 2023. This agreement ensures that citizens of th...
Today is every pet's favorite holiday, National Pet Day! While most pet owners take great care of their pets every day, National Pet Day is the perfect opportun...
Animal shelters around the country are gearing up for what is known as “kitten season," when cats begin to give birth to countless kitten litters. Typical...
Sacramento County's Bradshaw Animal Shelter launched a new no-cost community cat program in partnership with Community Spay/Neuter Clinic on Feb. 1, 2023.The ...
Holiday cheer is humming through the hallways at Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter. The shelter’s volunteer elves have been hard at work making “howlid...
The community is invited to attend Soirée at the Shelter at the Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 6 - 9 p.m. T...
The community is invited to attend the Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire at Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, from 11 a.m. -...
This Halloween, don’t let your pet get spooked! From decorating to celebrating, you and your pet can enjoy a stress-free holiday by following a few simple safet...
It was all fun and games for the dogs at Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter last month. The shelter was chosen to participate in three intensive, all-d...
Pet owners whose animals venture outdoors can be keenly aware of the possible dangers to their animals, such as rabies and other illnesses as well as pets beco...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Clear the Shelters – a month-long adoption event to alleviate the high impact of their animal in...
Every year, Sacramento County residents do their best to keep cool during the summer heat. Failing to keep cool in extreme temperatures can cause adverse health...
While fireworks and holiday events are great for humans, the loud noises can be frightening for pets who may flee or run away. In order to quickly reunite scare...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is asking the public to help keep shelter pets calm during Fourth of July fireworks. The loud pops, bangs and whistl...
As pet parents, we all understand the importance of providing our pets with the proper nutrition, exercise and care in order to ensure their health and happines...
Animal shelters around the country are gearing up for what is known as “kitten season,” when cats begin to give birth to countless kitten litters. Typically beg...
The Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is beginning the second year of ...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is bringing back their mobile pet wellness clinic. Their first clinic is scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Ho...
On Wednesday, Feb. 23, Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter made the transition to fully reopen to the public – doing away with adoption appointments and...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter intakes thousands of pets in the community each year. Most of these pets are reunited with their owners or are able ...
Did you know a single unaltered cat and her offspring can produce more than 400,000 cats in their lifetime? Over time, this creates a massive burden and impact ...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter intakes thousands of animals from the community each year. With so many shelter pets in need of care, the shelter s...
Do you want a happy start to your new year? Why not adopt your new best friend or family member from the Bradshaw Animal Shelter? Adoption fees start at $25 for...
The holiday season is here and that means presents, decorations, giving to charity, and food, food and more food. All of these things are fun and exciting for ...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is partnering with non-profit affiliate Teaching Everyone Animals Matter (TEAM) for their annual Home for the Holida...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is hosting its fourth Annual Howliday Stocking Toy & Treat Drive. The shelter is collecting quality toys and tre...
Are you passing out candy to trick-or-treaters this year? How about dressing your pet up in a costume? From decorating to celebrating, you and your pet can enjo...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Clear the Shelters – a series of adoption events and adoption fee specials to alleviate the hig...
During the summer months, many shelters across the nation are jam-packed with kittens due to spring litters from unaltered cats in the community. Sacramento C...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter intakes and cares for thousands of animals from the community all year round. This summer, they received an overwhel...
In the weeks leading up to the 4th of July, Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter began working on a very important project, finding volunteers to help ...
To hold animal abusers accountable, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office launched an Animal Cruelty Task Force in our region in January 2018. Since...
Got rodents? The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter can help! As warmer weather approaches, both rural and urban residential homes may see an increa...
Do you want a happy start to your new year? Why not adopt your new best friend or family member from the Bradshaw Animal Shelter? Adoptions are only $50, and t...
The holiday season is here and that means presents, decorations, giving to charity, and food, food and more food. All of these things are fun and exciting for h...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is offering a new Dog Day Out Program to the public that allows applicants to check out a dog for a day. The program...
While many look forward to fun in the sun and longer days during summer months, animal shelters across the nation prepare for high intake of puppies and kittens...
The Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is beginning an extensive survey ...
Veterans interested in adopting a dog or cat from California public animal shelters are now eligible for waived adoption fees through the Pets for Vets Act – a ...
Want a happy start to your new year? Why not adopt your new best friend or family member from the Bradshaw Animal Shelter? Adoptions are only $25, and we've alr...
We are officially in the midst of the holiday season and that means presents, decorations, giving to charity, visits from family and friends, and food, food and...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is hosting its second Annual Howliday Stocking Toy & Treat Drive. Bradshaw’s volunteers have partnered with...
The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s non-profit partner, TEAM (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter), is partnering up with the Historic Folsom District ...
The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s non-profit partner, TEAM (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter), will present the Small Town, Big Hearts benefit ...
Pet owners whose animals venture outdoors can be keenly aware of the possible dangers to their animals, such as rabies and other illnesses as well as pets becom...
Every year, Sacramento County residents do their level best to keep cool during the seasonably hot valley temperatures mid-year. Failing to keep cool in extre...
On August 3 and 4, everyone wins at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s annual Kitty Palooza, including the many cats and kittens, who are ready for their loving “for...
Bradshaw Animal Shelter staff, volunteers and members of the community donated 25 life-transforming pints of blood last month at a blood drive organized by a s...
To hold animal abusers accountable, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office launched an Animal Cruelty Task Force in our region in January 2018. Sinc...
Today is every pet’s favorite holiday, National Pet Day! While most pet owners take great care of their pets every day, National Pet Day is a great opportunity...
Got rodents? The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter can help! As warmer weather approaches, residential areas may see an increase in critters a...
Want a happy start to your new year? Why not adopt your new best friend from the Bradshaw Animal Shelter? Adoptions are only $25, and we've already had our fir...
The 12th annual feline adopt-a-thon will be held at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, August 4, and Sunday, August 5, from noon to 4:30 p.m., at 383...
Animal abuse, neglect and cruelty is more prevalent in our region than most people know. Local animal regulation agencies work cases every day, pulling animals...
The Bradshaw Animal Shelter is proud to announce the launch of a new program designed to increase the care of its animals, support of adopters and maintain...
The holidays are in full swing – full of festivities, friends, family and food! All of these things are fun and exciting for humans, but your little furry frien...
Working day in and day out at Bradshaw Animal Shelter is full of highs and lows. Seeing abandoned, neglected and jaded animals is often counter-balanced by th...
Sacramento County's Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s non-profit group, TEAM (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter), is participating in this Thursday’s Big Day of Giving,...
Jaci looked a long time for the right dog. She needed one that could be trained to detect and notify her when her blood sugar level drastically ...
We are officially in the midst of the holiday season and that means presents, decorations, giving to charity, visits from family and friends and food, food and...
On Saturday, October 1, the Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s non-profit partner, TEAM (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter), will present the 7th Annua...
Shelter dogs sometimes get a bad rap, particularly large breed and “bully breed” mixes. The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter is on a mission to change...
The 10th annual feline adopt-a-thon will be held at the Bradshaw County Animal Shelter on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 from noon to 4:30 p.m....
Sacramento summers are hot hot hot! Not only can it be uncomfortable for you, but your furry friends feel it to. Cats and dogs do not sweat, so it is ...
Animal shelters around the country are gearing up for what is known as “kitten season,” when cats begin to give birth to countless kitten litters. Typically be...
Sacramento County residents have more options for free spay/neuter services for their dogs and cats. The County has teamed up with the Sacramento SPC...
For the second year in a row, Sacramento County is offering free spay and neuter services for cats in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the Co...
The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter recently joined the ranks of shelters in using facial recognition technology to identify lost pets. The Bradshaw S...
Now there are more hours for pet adoptions and other services. Beginning Aug. 11, the Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter is expanding its shelter h...
On August 8-9, everyone wins at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s annual Kitty Palooza: the many cats and kittens who are ready for their loving “forever” home...
Got mice? Rats? The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter can help! With the state drought becoming worse every year, residential areas lately are seeing...
Special: Redemption fees and other service fees waived July 1-8 In order to reunite scared, stray animals and their owners as soon as possible, the Bradsh...
Every year, Sacramento County residents do their level best to keep cool during the seasonably hot valley temperatures mid-year. Failing to keep cool in extrem...
The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter is holding a "Just One Day: Every Day More Saves" event from 1-4 p.m., Thursday, June 11 i...
Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter staff and volunteers have come up with a novel approach to enhance visitors’ experience at the shelter and promote ad...
Imagine a catastrophic storm requires residents to evacuate their homes immediately, but the beloved family pet or service animal can’t be found. Or the resi...
The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter is doing its part to save cats by participating in the Million Cat Challenge. The Million Cat Challenge is ...
Easter is associated with spring, renewal and new life. Well-meaning parents or family friends may gift baby chicks and bunnies to children in honor of that tr...
Sacramento County’s Animal Care and Regulation Department works tirelessly to control animal overpopulation with low- to no-cost spay and neuter services for c...
To ready shelter animals for adoption, medical services are often needed. Some animals come to Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter with abscessed teeth...
For the first time ever, NO-COST SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES are being offered for a limited time for animals throughout the entire Sacramento County area! Sacra...
The Bradshaw Animal Shelter again teams up for the Empty Our Shelters Project, October 17-19. For this one weekend, pet adoptions are just $20. A goal of adopt...
Pet lovers couldn’t imagine life without their family pets. But, just like humans, pets have routine medical needs and sometimes they get sick or hurt – all of...
Drum roll, please… and, the 8th annual Kitty Palooza Feline Adoption Event grand total is… 147 cats and kittens adopted – in just eight hours! The epic Augus...
The 8th annual feline adopt-a-thon will be held at the Bradshaw County Animal Shelter on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at ...
Newly wrapped in spectacular graphics, the Bradshaw Animal Assistance Team (BAAT) mobile community outreach trailer will bring no-cost vaccination, microchippi...
You’re invited to an open house being hosted on Saturday June 28, 1p.m. - 4p.m. at the Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter at 3839 Bradshaw Road, with Sa...
To help injured animals get diagnosed and treated as soon as possible and adopted into to good homes, the County Department of Animal Care and Regulation has e...
Thousands of animals enter our Animal Care and Regulation (ACR) Shelter every year and are typically adopted quickly into their new forever homes. Howeve...
Looking forward to an early April opening, low-cost animal spay-neuter and vaccination services will be available at the County Animal Shelter Clinic adjacent ...
The month of December 2013 Live Release Rate at the County Animal Shelter soared to 90 percent, capping off a year of improving statistics. This is quite...
It’s no doubt that animals make wonderful companions for people of all ages, bringing friendship and unconditional love into their owners’ lives. For senior ci...
Beginning January 1, 2014, the County Animal Shelter will begin providing animal shelter services to the City of Elk Grove. Up to 2,300 additional animals per ...
The Department of Animal Care and Regulation is in line to receive an additional $152,000 to its 2013/2014 budget. The Board of Supervisors allocated more...
People expect things to slow down a little during the summer months. However, at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter, June, July and August, were the bus...
Animal Control Officer Roy Marcum, who was killed in the line of duty in 2012, was honored with a dedication of a bronze memorial plaque August 29. ...
Taking it to the streets for free spay/neuter – in the 95660 ZIP Code. Using grant money from PetSmart Charities®, the County Animal Shelter is...
Especially when we have $30 Thursdays! Until September 5, every Thursday all animal adoptions are just $30! So cash-in on happiness, along with the benefits ...
The 7th annual “Kitty Palooza” feline adopt-a-thon will be hosted by the Sacramento County Animal Shelter on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday August 4 from noon ...
