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California pet adoption costs

4 public shelters with verified fees · checked 2026-10-04

California shelter adoption fees

CountyShelterDogs & puppiesCats & kittensSpay/neuter incl.
Los Angeles County, CALA County Animal Care Centers$50$50Yes
San Diego County, CASan Diego County Department of Animal Services$85–$150$75–$100Yes
Riverside County, CARiverside County Department of Animal Services$105$25–$65Yes
Kern County, CAKern County Animal Services$75–$85$40–$50Yes

Los Angeles County: LA County Animal Care Centers

Includes: Vaccinations, Microchip, Spay or neuter (if not already altered).

LA County Animal Care Centers (official fee page)

San Diego County: San Diego County Department of Animal Services

Includes: Required spay/neuter (or a refundable spay/neuter voucher), Vaccinations and other medical services, One-year dog license (in the county's service area).

San Diego County Department of Animal Services (official fee page)

Riverside County: Riverside County Department of Animal Services

Includes: Spay/neuter, Age-appropriate vaccinations, Microchip, Preventative treatments, Engraved ID tag (dogs).

Riverside County Department of Animal Services (official fee page)

Kern County: Kern County Animal Services

Includes: Spay/neuter, Vaccinations including rabies, Microchip.

Kern County Animal Services (official fee page)

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in California?

At the public shelters we verified: Los Angeles County (LA County Animal Care Centers) $50; San Diego County (San Diego County Department of Animal Services) $85–$150; Riverside County (Riverside County Department of Animal Services) $105; Kern County (Kern County Animal Services) $75–$85.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat in California?

Los Angeles County: $50; San Diego County: $75–$100; Riverside County: $25–$65; Kern County: $40–$50.

California counties

Counties marked ✓ have verified shelter fees; the others show general info and the closest verified shelter.