Kern County Animal Services

Kern County Animal Services For field services response, please contact our dispatch directly at 661-868-7100. Please do not send dispatch information to our page.
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Kern County Animal Services is one of the largest organizations in the Central Valley that rescues, houses and cares for lost and abandoned animals annually, enforces animal-related laws and acts to prevent cruelty to animals. We provide field services to the unincorporated areas of Bakersfield and Kern County. Our field staff works to prevent the spread of Rabies through our Rabies Control Progra

m including enforcing the licensing of dogs, and rabies vaccinations for dogs. Field staff also responds to reports of animal bites and places animals under quarantine when necessary; responds to stray animal calls and attempts to reunite lost pets with their owners through identification to prevent pets from ever entering the shelter. Kern County Animal Services has one shelter located in Bakersfield. We also have a contracted sheltering facility in Lake Isabella. In addition to field and sheltering services, we have a variety of programs to assist the public in being a responsible pet owner and to help shelter pets including:

Low-cost vaccination, licensing and microchipping clinics
Foster Program
Volunteer Program
Spay/Neuter Voucher Program for low-income residents
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) Program
Safety Net Pet Food Program
General Pet Information and Referral Information for Community Services

If you are in need of assistance with pet related concerns, you can email [email protected]

If you need to contact field services or any of our shelters, please see our information below. Animal Control Dispatch - Bakersfield
Main Number: (661) 868-7100
Fax Number: (661) 868-7101
Email: [email protected]

- Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Animal Control Dispatch - Outside Bakersfield
Main Number: (661) 868-7100
Emergency Contact Info
Phone: (661) 868-7100 (Option #2)
- Before 8:00 AM and After 5:00 PM
- All Day Saturday - Sunday

Bakersfield Animal Shelter (Map)
3951 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Main Number: (661) 868-7100
Licensing Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Wednesday @ 2:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Adoption, Redemption and Intake Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Lake Isabella Animal Shelter (Map)
14891 Highway 178
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Main Number: (760) 378-1131
Licensing Hours
Monday - Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Adoption, Redemption and Intake Hours
Monday - Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

09/05/2026

Foster Dog RAMSEY!

Ramsey has been in foster for months, and he doesn't understand why no one wants to be his forever family. This smart, eager-to-please boy has so much to offer and is ready for someone who will make him part of their family for good.

Ramsey has puppy energy, but nothing that a long walk and a couple of hours playing with a doggy companion can't help. He thrives when he has another dog to play with and would do best in a home that already has a dog who enjoys a rough and rowdy play style.

Ramsey is house trained, although he loves being outside. He's crate trained and knows his basic commands including sit, stay, down, and shake.

He absolutely loves toys, plays fetch, and actually brings the ball back so you can throw it again. He also loves playing tug. His foster is working on teaching him to pick up his toys. He follows through the first couple of times, then his puppy brain gets distracted.

Ramsey is dog friendly and people friendly. He does get extra excited around kids, so a home without small children would be recommended.

Ramsey would make a great addition to a well-structured home with someone who is willing to continue his training. He thrives in a structured environment and just needs someone willing to give him the consistency, companionship, and love he deserves.

*Smart *Eager to please *House trained *Crate trained *Knows sit *Knows stay *Knows down *Knows shake *Loves toys *Loves fetch *Brings ball back *Loves tug *Dog friendly *People friendly *Thrives with other dogs *Thrives with structure

#1243274, Neutered male, 10 months, 53 lbs

This video and info courtesy of: Ramsey's Foster Family - Ashley Avila

Want to meet Ramsey in real life? Email us at [email protected] or call 661-868-7130

This handsome boy is Bear!He's about 18 months old, 80 pounds, and already fixed.His ID # is A1247946.See more of him he...
09/05/2026

This handsome boy is Bear!

He's about 18 months old, 80 pounds, and already fixed.
His ID # is A1247946.

See more of him here - https://www.instagram.com/p/DarEZ3iuLS3

Kern County Animal Services (KCAS)
3951 Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
Mon–Sat: 10 AM–4 PM | Wed: 2 PM–7 PM
KCAS Quick Links: https://direc.to/oeeP

*Adoption fees are always waived for 30-Day Dogs & Cats
*If you do not live locally, you can adopt over the phone
*30 days of complimentary MetLife pet insurance (optional)
*Adoption fees include spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and license at no additional cost

Adoption: 661-868-7100 • animalservices @ kerncounty.com
Foster: 661-868-7130 • dogfoster @ kerncounty.com
Rescue: 661-549-4355 • rescue @ kerncounty.com

returns this morning!Streets Of Bakersfield is our "Doggy Day Out" program where the public can take shelter dogs on d...
09/05/2026

returns this morning!

Streets Of Bakersfield is our "Doggy Day Out" program where the public can take shelter dogs on day outings. Your adventure can include a hike, a trip to the park, a coffee date or even hanging out at home. You can take a dog out for a few hours or even for the whole weekend!

Why We're Doing It:

These field trips help our shelter dogs manage kennel stress, burn off energy and get more exposure to potential adopters.

How It Works:

* Dogs are available for pick up from 10:00 AM to Noon
* "Streets Of Bakersfield" dogs need to be returned by 3:30 PM.
* With Monday being Labor Day, "Sleepover" dogs must be returned to the shelter on Tuesday by 4pm.
* You can pick a dog, or we can pick one for you!
* Must be 18 or older to take a dog out for the day.
* You will need to have a current foster application in the system, or you can fill one out when you get to the shelter.

We ask that you fill out our Streets of Bakersfield Report Card, which gives us important information and insight about your shelter dog. Report cards are scanned to their permanent record and hung on their kennels.

We also appreciate any photos and videos of your adventures and love to share them on social media.

More info here - https://direc.to/oani

Looking to meet your new best friend? Our pups are heading out an offsite adoption event TODAY at the Petco on Rosedale ...
09/05/2026

Looking to meet your new best friend? Our pups are heading out an offsite adoption event TODAY at the Petco on Rosedale from 10am to 12:30pm!

These offsite adoption events give some of our most overlooked dogs a chance to shine outside the shelter. Many of them have been waiting patiently for their forever homes for no fault of their own! This is their moment to stand out!

Offsite events are a great way to connect in a more relaxed setting, where you can spend time getting to know a smaller group of carefully selected, highly adoptable dogs.

If you're ready to adopt a pet, here's your chance to find your new best friend!

Community Meeting in Ridgecrest!This Wednesday, September 9th, 6pm - 9pm, at the California Welcome Center at 880 N. Chi...
09/05/2026

Community Meeting in Ridgecrest!

This Wednesday, September 9th, 6pm - 9pm, at the California Welcome Center at 880 N. China Lake Blvd.

Whether you're a pet owner, a neighbor, or simply someone who cares about the well-being of our community, this meeting is for you!

This meeting will include the leadership of Kern County Animal Services, Dog Rescue - Strength of Shadow, and Kern SAFE.

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returns tomorrow morning!Streets Of Bakersfield is our "Doggy Day Out" program where the public can take shelter dogs ...
09/05/2026

returns tomorrow morning!

Streets Of Bakersfield is our "Doggy Day Out" program where the public can take shelter dogs on day outings. Your adventure can include a hike, a trip to the park, a coffee date or even hanging out at home. You can take a dog out for a few hours or even for the whole weekend!

Why We're Doing It:
These field trips help our shelter dogs manage kennel stress, burn off energy and get more exposure to potential adopters.

How It Works:
* Dogs are available for pick up from 10:00 AM to Noon
* "Streets Of Bakersfield" dogs need to be returned by 3:30 PM.
* With Monday being Labor Day, "Sleepover" dogs must be returned to the shelter on Tuesday by 4pm.
* You can pick a dog, or we can pick one for you!
* Must be 18 or older to take a dog out for the day.
* You will need to have a current foster application in the system, or you can fill one out when you get to the shelter.

We ask that you fill out our Streets of Bakersfield Report Card, which gives us important information and insight about your shelter dog. Report cards are scanned to their permanent record and hung on their kennels.

We also appreciate any photos and videos of your adventures and love to share them on social media.

More info here - https://direc.to/oani

Address

3951 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93308

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16618687100

Website

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