We are a Nonprofit Organization formed by the City of Santa Monica in association with the Santa Monica Police Department. Our mission is to promote adoptions, raise funds and support the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
The Santa Monica Animal Shelter has so many sweet animals that can’t wait to meet you!
The shelter is still over capacity, to help we are continuing to sponsor adoptions. Click on the SM Animal Shelter Page for a list of available pets, location and contact info.
Adopt sweet dog Target at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
Find your new best friend at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter, they have so many great animals waiting to be adopted! We encourage anyone interested in adopting to please visit the shelter.
The Santa Monica Animal Shelter is located at: 1640 9th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone number: (310)458-8595. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 8am to 5pm (closed 12-1pm for lunch).
Visit the SM Animal Shelter page to learn more about the shelter and check out the Sponsor page for bios of many of the animals.
Your donation helps cover the cost of lifesaving veterinary care, food, toys, supplies and so much more! Also, we are a 501c3 organization, so your donation is tax-deductible. There are many ways you can donate and support us. Visit the donate page to learn more.
Shop our wish list at Chewy to donate needed goods directly to the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
Visit the Sponsor page to learn more and to read short bios of the available animals.
Visit the events page for info on all our upcoming events.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 4th Annual Fundraiser on June 7th, 2025. More info about the fundraiser and photos on the Events page.
Learn about our partnerships, click here to learn more.
Click here to view more of the student’s drawings.
The students in MaryAnne’s 3rd Grade Class at St.James’ Episcopal School have been making wonderful drawings of the pets. Click here to view some of their masterpieces
Our Mission, meet the Santa Monica Animal Shelter Foundation Board of Directors and learn how you can get involved.
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Follow us on Instagram @santamonicaanimalshelterfdn to see the available animals and learn about our events and fundraisers.
