Front Street Animal Shelter - City of Sacramento

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We need our community’s help getting dogs over 40lbs out of kennels and into foster homes until they are adopted. 🍂With ...
09/11/2026

We need our community’s help getting dogs over 40lbs out of kennels and into foster homes until they are adopted.

🍂With cooler weather on the way, it's the perfect time to bring home a fall snuggle buddy.

Think of fostering as a little free therapy for both of you. You get a furry friend to curl up with on the couch, and your foster dog gets something even more valuable... a chance to decompress outside of the shelter.

We provide the supplies, support, and medical care. You provide the cozy place to land and the love. Our team will help match you with a dog who could be a good fit for your home.

Foster pickup appointments are available:

🐶 Saturday 9/12: 12–4 PM
🐶 Wednesday 9/16: 1–3 PM
🐶 Thursday 9/17: 12–3 PM

Getting started is easy: First complete the online Dog Foster Orientation, create your volunteer account, and then choose a pickup time at the link below.

A temporary stay with you could mean everything to them.

🗓Sign up for a pick-up time: https://frontstreetshelter.as.me/schedule/50055eb5/appointment/88525209/calendar/14358789?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=88525209

📝Dog Foster Online Orientation: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/animal-care/foster-care/foster-a-dog

Weef Bellington has a very unforgettable silhouette. 💅He was born with a congenital spinal deformity, meaning the bones ...
09/09/2026

Weef Bellington has a very unforgettable silhouette. 💅

He was born with a congenital spinal deformity, meaning the bones of his spine developed abnormally before he was born. X-rays confirmed scoliosis and kyphosis, which cause the shortened, curved shape of his back that you can see.

While that may sound intimidating, the most important thing to know is that he is currently comfortable, gets around normally on all four legs, and his veterinary team determined that his spine does not require treatment at this time. He’s bright, happy, social and VERY friendly.

👩‍⚕️Because this is a lifelong condition, his future family should establish care with a veterinarian and continue to monitor his comfort and mobility as he gets older.

Weef will always look a little different, but he’s not concerned about that. He’s ready for someone to love him exactly as he is. If you’re looking for a wonderfully unique dog and are comfortable keeping an eye on his health and spine throughout his life, come meet Weef Bellington at the shelter daily from 12-5! 💜

https://adopt.adopets.com/pet/6e434c4a-83b5-410c-bea9-f10cfaac9cae?tracking=7f1c5680-a69a-49c2-8df4-3b62f6d99d48

Our pet food pantry shelves need your help! 💜We are seeking donations of new, unopened dog and cat food. We can accept n...
09/09/2026

Our pet food pantry shelves need your help! 💜

We are seeking donations of new, unopened dog and cat food. We can accept new and unopened dry or wet dog and cat food of any brand and any size. Please note that we cannot accept prescription food.

📍 Donations can be dropped off at Front Street Animal Shelter seven days a week from 12–5 p.m.
📱 You can also support us by sending food from our wish list! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2FKILPM4P2KL9?ref_=wl_share

Please share this post to help us spread the word. If you know of a business, organization or community group that may be willing to support our pantry with a pet food donation, please share this request with them too!

Each week, Front Street’s Pet Food Pantry distributes around 2,000 pounds of free dog and cat food to pet owners in Sacramento. This month, one of our regular corporate donors was unable to provide its usual pallet donations, which means we’re especially in need of support from our community to help restock our shelves.

Our drive-through Pet Food Pantry takes place every Tuesday from 10 - 11:30 at the shelter, providing free food to pet owners who need a little extra support caring for their animals. Whether it’s one bag, a few cans, or a trunk full of food...every donation helps!

The Front Street Animal Shelter is CLOSED to the public on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We will be op...
09/07/2026

The Front Street Animal Shelter is CLOSED to the public on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

We will be open on Tuesday, September 8 at 12:00 for normal operations.

Every adoption is worth celebrating. But this one was extra special...Terra was adopted. 🥹❤️ Last week, we shared 14-yea...
09/06/2026

Every adoption is worth celebrating. But this one was extra special...Terra was adopted. 🥹❤️

Last week, we shared 14-year-old Terra. After losing her owner and finding herself back at Front Street more than a decade after she first came through our doors, this senior girlie was looking for someone willing to love her through the final chapter of her life.

Terra was adopted by one of our dog handlers, who has been volunteering at Front Street since 2012. Someone who has spent YEARS giving their time and heart to our shelter animals has now opened their home to a dog who needed it most.

Terra has significant medical needs, and thanks to our AdoptUs program through Friends of Front Street Shelter, eligible veterinary expenses related to her qualifying conditions will continue to be covered.

We don’t know how much time Terra has left. But we do know exactly how she’ll spend it...in a home, deeply loved and cherished by someone WE love and cherish, too. ✨

A 14-year-old hospice adoption is pretty special...this one is going to have us smiling for a long, long time. Happy tails, Terra, you deserve this so much!

If you'd like to be notified when we have an animal adoptable through our AdoptUs hospice program, sign up for the email list here: https://friendsoffrontstreet.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/adoptus

This weekend! We’ll have SO many foster kittens ready to meet you at Petco and PetSmart! They have been growing up in lo...
09/05/2026

This weekend! We’ll have SO many foster kittens ready to meet you at Petco and PetSmart! They have been growing up in loving foster homes, so they’re all very sweet and social. ❤️

Every kitten goes home spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

And while you’re there… consider adopting TWO! Kittens make excellent built-in playmates, keep each other entertained, and learn from each other as they grow.

Find location details, store hours, and adoption info here: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/animal-care/adoptions/adopt-a-cat/adopt-a-cat-at-petco

Your weekend plans should include more dogs... 🐶🏃 Tomorrow morning, some of our adoptable dogs are heading out of the sh...
09/05/2026

Your weekend plans should include more dogs... 🐶🏃

Tomorrow morning, some of our adoptable dogs are heading out of the shelter for a special outing with the Natomas Run Club!

The dogs will join runners for a run/walk before hanging out at the ONE Natomas Farmers Market, where they’ll be ready to meet potential adopters and make some new friends.

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 8 – 10:30 AM
📍 ONE Natomas Farmers Market - 2501 New Market Dr

If you’re interested in adopting, stop by to say hello and maybe meet your new best friend! Please note that we will not be doing dog-to-dog introductions at this event.

Outings like these give shelter dogs a chance to get out of their kennels, experience something new and let more of their personalities shine. Plus, they get some extra exercise and plenty of new people to meet!

Come spend your Saturday morning with us, we can’t wait to see you there!

Well, we’ve done our part… we sorted the foster kittens by coat color. Now it’s time for you to do yours: adopt a kitten...
09/03/2026

Well, we’ve done our part… we sorted the foster kittens by coat color. Now it’s time for you to do yours: adopt a kitten (or two!) this weekend! 🐱🐱

We’ll have SO many foster kittens ready to meet you at our Petco and PetSmart offsite adoption centers! They have been growing up in foster homes, so they’re all very sweet and social. ❤️

Every kitten goes home spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. And while you’re there… consider adopting TWO! Kittens make excellent built-in playmates, keep each other entertained, and learn from each other as they grow.

📝Find location details, store hours, and adoption info here: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/animal-care/adoptions/adopt-a-cat/adopt-a-cat-at-petco

Soooo many amazing dogs are adoptable in foster care right now! In foster care, our shelter dogs get the chance to relax...
09/01/2026

Soooo many amazing dogs are adoptable in foster care right now!

In foster care, our shelter dogs get the chance to relax, decompress, and show who they truly are outside of the shelter. Foster parents share valuable insights about how a dog does with cats, other dogs, children, house training, car rides, and everyday life in a home. 🏠

Fostering saves lives by opening up much needed space at the shelter so we can help even more animals in need. It also gives potential adopters a clearer picture of a dog's personality and behavior, making it easier to find the right match.

https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/animal-care/adoptions/adopt-a-dog/adopt-a-foster-dog?fbclid=IwY2xjawUEFflwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVBFRFFyT3pxc0V3aXpuelpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCPpQNUgT5N3Hn-uXyKhHQXxirh-B8xbMu7tglgyqg86b1tAaDVJbQf344nI_aem_GdPfK2OxMFSyoQxtDn6mcQ

At 8 years old, Sugar keeps getting passed over because she’s a little bit older, but we think that’s part of what makes...
09/01/2026

At 8 years old, Sugar keeps getting passed over because she’s a little bit older, but we think that’s part of what makes her so special. She still loves walks, playtime, and having fun with her people!

Sugar is housetrained, knows her basic commands, walks nicely on leash, and is perfectly happy relaxing at home while you’re away. After feeling overwhelmed at the shelter, it took her less than 24 hours in foster to start trotting around the backyard like she owned the place. ❤️

Her ideal home is a quieter one where she can enjoy the good life and, most importantly, smother her person in furry snuggles. Sugar would prefer a home without cats or small dogs.

Read more about her on our website, where you can apply to adopt her! https://adopt.adopets.com/pet/c2d07439-591a-4a8e-b8c1-26305febea03?tracking=0f922a5c-932f-49fa-8aea-0caca72b0596

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2127 Front Street
Sacramento, CA
95818

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19168087387

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