July 28, 2025
A single act of kindness can change thousands of lives. That’s exactly what one Sacramento County resident did with his final gift to animals in need.
June 03, 2025
Here in Sacramento County, we see it every day: incredible dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and even the occasional rabbit or guinea pig waiting patiently for someone to notice them...
May 14, 2025
Summer is just around the corner, and the days are already heating up in Sacramento County...
March 26, 2025
Bradshaw Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce its participation in North Shore Animal League America’s 2025 Tour...
March 21, 2025
Get ready to give your pet the protection they deserve! Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is stepping up to protect...
March 03, 2025
For many pet owners, a trip to the veterinarian is a routine part of keeping their beloved companions healthy...
December 05, 2024
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration and spending time with loved ones – including our furry, feathered and scaly family members. However...
November 06, 2024
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 the local community....
October 17, 2024
The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the 3rd Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire...
October 01, 2024
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 nation's largest funded adoption initiative...
August 08, 2024
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Clear the Shelters – a month-long adoption event from Aug. 10 – Sept. 10, 2024, to alleviate the high impact of their animal intake...
August 01, 2024
Extreme heat waves continue to affect Sacramento County and it's crucial for pet owners to ensure their furry friends stay safe ...
July 24, 2024
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter and its dedicated team are making remarkable strides in improving the lives of pets and their unhoused owners. ...
July 09, 2024
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Empty the Shelters this July 8 - 31. The nationwide adoption event is sponsored by Bisse...
July 02, 2024
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...
June 28, 2024
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...
June 26, 2024
Update: July 1, 2024 – All volunteer spots are filled. Thank you. For more ways to help shelter pets, visit Animal Care Services...
June 24, 2024
Sacramento County’s newest podcast features Animal Care Services Director Annette Bedsworth in “County Conversations: Sac County Podcast.”In this conversat...
June 20, 2024
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter recently launched a new program called Barks and Recreation (Barks & Rec)...
June 05, 2024
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of County residents and our local Agriculture Department, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), work...
May 22, 2024
When it comes to evacuations, the public needs to remember the five “Ps” before they leave: People and Pets, Prescriptions, Papers, Personal Needs,...
May 16, 2024
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 kittens...
May 07, 2024
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 ...
February 26, 2024
To reduce the problem of pet overpopulation in Sacramento County, Bradshaw Animal Shelter has partnered with Animal Balance to offer free spay/neuter clinics ...
February 08, 2024
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...
January 11, 2024
Bradshaw Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for dogs through Saturday, January 13, to encourage adoptions and combat the extreme overcrowding that the shelter is currently facing...
January 02, 2024
There's no better way to start the new year than by adopting your new best friend from Bradshaw Animal Shelter...
July 25, 2023
Bradshaw Animal Shelter will pioneer a mobile pet clinic this fall to address the healthcare needs of pets belonging to unhoused individuals in Sacramento County...
June 27, 2023
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...
June 14, 2023
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 the...
April 11, 2023
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 opportunity...
April 04, 2023
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...
March 21, 2023
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...