Directory
of Shelters, Rescue Groups
and Related Organizations
Alley Cat Allies
Animal-Kind International
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights
Best Friends Animal Society
Compassion Over Killing
Farm Sanctuary
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
In Defense of Animals
Jane Goodall Institute
No Kill Advocacy Center
Oasis Sanctuary
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Vegetarian Resource Group
  • No Kill:   A shelter which does not kill animals for lack of space or lack of necessary treatment; where healthy dogs and cats, sick and injured but treatable dogs and cats, behaviorally challenged or traumatized dogs and cats and healthy and treatable feral cats are saved.  The only dogs and cats being killed by this shelter are those who are either too sick or too injured to be rehabilitated or, in the case of dogs, are vicious with a poor prognosis for rehabilitation and, as such, cannot be adopted into homes.For more information, please go to our Shelter Statistics page
National & International Animal Organizations
www.alleycat.org
www.animal-kind.org
www.aldf.org
www.aspca.org
www.avar.org
www.bestfriends.org
www.compassionoverkilling.org
www.farmsanctuary.org
www.hsus.org
www.idausa.org
www.janegoodall.org
www.nokilladvocacycenter.org
www.the-oasis.org
www.pcrm.org
www.vrg.org

Animal Compassion Team of California
www.animalcompassionteam.com
Telephone:  559-272-8696
E-Mail:  info@animalcompassionteam.com
Animal Compassion Team is a nonprofit organization which does rescue and adoption of dogs and cats.  Visit their ACT & Friends Adoption Center at the Sierra Vista Mall in Clovis.   No Kill

Animal Rescue of Fresno
www.arf-fresno.com
Telephone:  559-225-5715
E-Mail:  info@arf-fresno.com
Shelter:  4545 E. Dakota Avenue, Fresno
Animal Rescue of Fresno is a nonprofit organization which does rescue and adoption of dogs.   No Kill

Bandit's Buddies Rescue
www.facebook.com/banditsbuddies
Telephone:  559-249-8168
E-Mail:  banditsbuddiesrescue@gmail.com
Bandit's Buddies Rescue is a nonprofit organization which rescues, fosters and adopts dogs.  Visit them at PetSmart on Shaw & Feland in Fresno on Saturdays & Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.   No Kill

Cat House on the Kings
www.cathouseonthekings.com
Telephone:  559-638-8696
E-Mail:  info@cathouseonthekings.com
Cat House on the Kings is a nonprofit organization which rescues, adopts and provides sanctuary for cats (and some dogs too!).  It has a large cage-free sanctuary on the Kings River in Parlier and also has spay/neuter assistance programs.   No Kill

Central California Labrador Retriever Rescue
www.cc-labrescue.org
CCLRR is a nonprofit organization which rescues, fosters and adopts Labrador Retrievers.   No Kill

Central California SPCA
www.ccspca.com
Telephone:  559-233-SPCA
E-Mail:  beth@ccspca.com
Shelter:  103 S. Hughes Avenue, Fresno
CCSPCA contracts with the City and County of Fresno to provide animal control services.  They are the largest municipal shelter in the Central Valley, taking in more than 40,000 dogs and cats (plus other species of animals) annually.  Sadly, the majority of these animals are destroyed.  The CCSPCA has numerous programs and services including adoptions and spay/neuter assistance (including free spay/neuter for low income families).  They also have an on-site veterinary clinic.

Central Valley Coalition for Animals
www.valleyanimalcoalition.org
Telephone:  559-681-4065
E-Mail:  SAS4Dogs@wildblue.net
The Coalition is not a shelter or rescue group but a community collaboration of the groups in the Central Valley.  The Coalition's primary focus is "The Big Fix", a targeted spay/neuter assistance program.  It also keeps annual shelter statistics for the Central Valley, recognizes outstanding animal advocates and runs the "Forever Home Project of Central California", a program which offers low cost micro-chipping for the most at risk dogs.

Central Valley Rescue Railroad
www.centralvalleyrescuerailroad.org
Telephone:  559-799-1775
E-Mail:  cvrr@verizon.net
CVRR is a nonprofit organization in the foothill communities of Tulare County which rescues, fosters and adopts dogs and cats and transports animals from high-kill shelters to rescue groups outside the area which are able to find homes.  Transport volunteers are always needed.
No Kill

Clovis Pet Adoption Center
www.clovispetadoption.org
Telephone:  559-324-2450
E-Mail:  info@clovispetadoption.org
Shelter:  868 Villa Avenue, Clovis
Run by the City of Clovis, Clovis Pet Adoption Center and Clovis Animal Control shelter and adopt out dogs and cats.  The nonprofit Friends of the Clovis Pet Adoption Center raises money for the Center and helps to develop community support.

Eastern Madera County SPCA
www.easternmaderaspca.org
Telephone:  559-583-1266
E-Mail:  catsmeow@sti.org
EMCSPCA has an education program, provides spay/neuter assistance and has a feral cat TNR (trap-neuter-return) program.  It is in the process of building an animal care and adoption center in Ahwahnee.   No Kill

Feline Friends
Telephone:  559-472-6332
E-Mail:  felinefriends08@comcast.net
Feline Friends is a nonprofit organization which rescues, fosters and adopts dogs and cats.  Visit their adoption center inside Pet Extreme in Clovis.   No Kill

Fowler/PAWS (Precious Animals Worth Saving)
www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1071.html
E-Mail:  all4pawpaws@yahoo.com
Fowler PAWS is a nonprofit organization formed when its founder learned that the City of Fowler did not have an animal shelter or animal services department.  PAWS does sheltering/fostering and adoptions and you can visit them most weekends at the Clovis PetSmart adoption center (at Willow/Herndon).  The City of Fowler is a no-kill shelter, thanks to PAWS.   No Kill

Fresno Bully Rescue
www.fresnobullyrescue.org
Telephone:  559-803-5214
E-Mail:  info@fresnobullyrescue.org
Shelter:  8547 W. Herndon Avenue, Fresno
Fresno Bully Rescue is a nonprofit organization which rescues, provides sanctuary and places for adoption bully breeds such as American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bull Dogs and Bull Terriers.   No Kill

Fresno Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Service
www.fresnowildlife.org
Telephone:  559-325-2888 or 298-3276
E-Mail:  fresnowildlife@psnw.com
Fresno Wildlife is a nonprofit organization and its volunteers are licensed by State and Federal agencies to provide emergency medical and restorative care to native species of California wildlife.  They also have an exceptional education program.

German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California
www.gsrnc.org
Telephone:  1-800-SAVE GSD
E-Mail:  kdcubed@aol.com
German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California rescues, fosters and adopts German Shepherd dogs.  They have a very active volunteer base in the Fresno area.   No Kill

Greyhound Adoption Center
www.houndsavers.org
Telephone:  1-877-HOUNDSAVERS
E-Mail:  info@houndsavers.org
GAC is a nonprofit organization which rescues, rehabilitates and places for adoption greyhounds from racetracks and shelters.  They have a shelter in La Mesa, California and a very active representative in the Central Valley.   No Kill

H.O.P.E. Animal Foundation
Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic
www.hopeaf.com
Telephone:  559-271-0209
E-Mail:  info@hopeaf.com
Clinic Location:  5490 W. Spruce Avenue, Fresno
HOPE runs a state-of-the-art high volume spay/neuter and vaccination clinic in Fresno.  Financial assistance programs for low income families are available.

Kings County Animal Services
www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA944.html
E-Mail:  tdwyer@co.kings.ca.us
Shelter:  10909 Bonney View Lane, Hanford
Kings County Animal Services provides animal control services for Kings County.  They have spay/neuter, adoption and education programs and conduct animal neglect and cruelty investigations.  Visit their adoption center at the Hanford Mall.

King SPCA
www.kingsspca.org
Telephone:  559-584-8766
E-Mail:  kingsspca@yahoo.com
Shelter:  884 E. Lacey Blvd., Hanford
Kings SPCA is a nonprofit organization which does rescue and adoption of dogs and cats.  They also have a spay/neuter assistance program.
No Kill



Last Hope Cat Kingdom
www.lasthopesanctuary.org
Telephone:  209-357-5425
E-Mail:  info@lasthopesanctuary.org
Shelter:  6660 Bailey Avenue, Atwater
Last Hope is a dog and cat sanctuary/rescue organization in Merced County. They have a low cost spay/neuter assistance program. 
No Kill

Laton Animal Rescue & Care
Telephone:  559-905-4463
E-Mail:  ambersdali@aol.com
Laton Animal Rescue & Care is a nonprofit organization which does rescue and adoption of dogs and cats.  No Kill

Love of Animals, Inc.
www.loveofanimals.org
Telephone:  559-697-5628
E-Mail:  info@loveofanimals.org
Love of Animals is a nonprofit organization in Tulare County which rescues, fosters and adopts dogs and cats.  They also have a spay/neuter assistance program.  No Kill

Madera County Animal Services
www.madera-county.com/animalcontrol/
Telephone:  559-675-7891
Shelter:  14269 Road 28, Madera
Madera County Animal Services provides shelter and adoption services for Madera County.  They have many programs including a monthly vaccination clinic and provide financial assistance for spay/neuter as well as conduct cruelty and neglect investigations.  Friends of the Madera Animal Shelter is a nonprofit organization which raises funds and provides volunteers for the shelter.

Noah's Friends Animal Sanctuary
www.noahandfriends.org
Telephone:  559-393-5146
E-Mail:  kendra4noahs@yahoo.com
Noah's Friends Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization which rescues, shelters and adopts dogs (and some cats!) from its private shelter located east of Reedley.  Noah's also transports animals to other rescue groups outside of the Central Valley.  No Kill

"Not So" Purrrfect Angels
www.purrrfectangels.org
Telephone:  559-255-1415
E-Mail:  PurrrfectAngel@hughes.net
Shelter:  7312 E. Church Avenue, Fresno
"Not So" Purrrfect Angels is a nonprofit organization which provides cat adoption services and permanent sanctuary for cats which cannot be placed for adoption.  Dedicated volunteers are always needed.  
No Kill

Pawsitive Connections
www.pawsitive connections.org
Telephone:  559-393-1986
E-Mail:  info@pawsitiveconnections.org
Pawsitive Connections is a nonprofit organization which provides rescue and adoption services and focuses on matching animal companions to people with special needs.   No Kill

PROUD (Pet Rescue of Unwanted Dogs)
www.prouddogs.org
Telephone:  559-896-2026
E-Mail:  info@prouddogs.org
Shelter:  13570 S. Academy Avenue, Kingsburg
PROUD is a nonprofit organization in Kingsburg which rescues, shelters and offers dogs for adoption, focusing on small breeds.
No Kill

Pixie Projects (Animal Health & Safety Associates)
www.pixiepony.com
Telephone:  559-294-1632
E-Mail:  GiniRichardson@comcast.net
Pixie Projects is a nonprofit organization which provides permanent sanctuary to horses and other animals which are handicapped victims of cruelty and abuse.  They also develop prosthetics and wheelchairs for animals in need.  

Porterville Animal Control
www.portervillepolice.com/animalcontrol.html
Telephone:  559-333-7253 or 782-7400
Porterville Animal Control is run by the Porterville Police Department.  They pick up stray animals and have an adoption program.

Sanger Animal Services
www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1008.html
Telephone:  559-875-8521
E-Mail:  SangerACO@gmail.com
Shelter:  Sanger City Yard, 333 North Avenue
(Call for an appointment; shelter has very limited open hours.)
Sanger Animal Services is run by the Sanger Police Department and provides animal control services for the City of Sanger.  The agency always has dogs and cats available for adoption.

Selma Animal Shelter & Selma Animal Pack
www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1275.html
E-Mail:  adoptions@selmaanimalpack.org
Selma Animal Shelter is run by the Selma Police Department but due to financial constrains, the shelter does not have regular hours.  Selma Animal Pack is a nonprofit organization comprised of  volunteers dedicated to finding homes for the animals taken in by the Selma Animal Shelter.  Selma Animal Pack is No Kill; the Selma shelter is not.

Southern California Dachshund Relief
www.delgadog.com
A nonprofit organization which rescues, fosters and adopts Dachshunds.  They have a very active coordinator in the Fresno area.
No Kill

Stonecliffe Animal Rescue
www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1005.html
Telephone:  559-924-8598
E-Mail:  terrilee3@hotmail.com
Stonecliffe Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization in Lemoore which rescues, shelters and offers dogs for adoption, focusing on small breeds.  The shelter can be visited by appointment.   No Kill

Tulare County Animal Shelter
http://lostpets.tularehhsa.org/
Telephone:  559-636-DOGS
Shelter:  14131 Avenue 256, Visalia
Tulare County Animal Shelter is run by the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency and provides animal control, sheltering, education, spay/neuter and adoption services.  The shelter's cats are also available at the PetSmart adoption center in Visalia.

Valley Animal Center
www.valleyanimal.org
Telephone:  559-233-8554
E-Mail:  info@valleyanimal.org
Center location:  3934 North Hayston, Fresno
(East of Hwy 168 between Cedar & Maple, off Dakota)
Valley Animal Center is a nonprofit organization which in 2007 opened its 18,000 square foot state-of-the-art adoption facility and low cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinic.  Formerly known as California Feline foundation, the Center offers many programs including humane education.  No Kill

Valley Oak SPCA
www.vospca.org
Telephone:  559-713-4681
E-Mail:  TCrawford@vospca.org
Shelter:  29016 Highway 99, Visalia  (1.5 mi. North of Caldwell Ave (280) on frontage road (Dia.85))
Valley oak SPCA provides animal control services for the cities of Visalia, Tulare, Dinuba, Exeter, Farmersville and Woodlake.  They have an adoption center, a strong volunteer program, spay/neuter and vaccination clinic and education program.  Low cost spay/neuter services are available. 

Westside Rescue
visit them on Facebook
Telephone:  559-960-9395
E-Mal:  JEPartain@comcast.net
Westside Rescue is a nonprofit organization which does rescue and adoption of dogs belongining mainly to the homeless population of Fresno.  They also provide assistance to the homeless for some of their personal needs, as well as the needs of their animal companions including food, parasite and disease control and veterinary care.
No Kill
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