Pet Adoption

Click on links below to see animals at El Dorado County shelters: 

          Placerville Shelter - Dogs, Cats, and other animals

          South Lake Tahoe Shelter - Dogs, Cats, and other animals 

          Other Area Shelters - www.petharbor.com 

Adoption Locations and Hours:

Placerville Shelter -
511 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667
Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Holidays.
For more info call us at (530) 621-5795 or visit our shelter.
  
South Lake Tahoe Shelter -
1120 Shakori Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Major Holidays.
For more info call us at (530) 573-7925 or visit our shelter.

Adopter Responsibility:

To adopt an animal you must:

• Be at least 18 years old. Provide verifiable identification.
• Guarantee exercise, food, water, shelter, vaccinations, medical care, grooming, identification, care and love for your new pet.
• If you rent, provide permission for a pet from the owner or manager of your rental unit.
• Adhere to state and local ordinances relating to animal care and control.
• Complete an adoption application.

Adoption Fees:

Adoption fees for dogs include surgical sterilization, heartworm test (for dogs over 6 months), first distemper/parvo vaccination, deworming (as needed), flea prevention, rabies vaccination (if appropriate), microchip and a one-year license (for El Dorado County Residents).

Adoption fees for cats include surgical sterilization, Leukemia/FIV test, first distemper vaccination,deworming (as needed), flea prevention, rabies vaccination (if appropriate) and a microchip.

Dogs: $120 plus $20 1-Year Dog License Fee (Dog License Fee is $30 in South Lake Tahoe)
Cats: $80
Small Livestock: $40
Other Small Animals: $15

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