Santa Monica Animal Shelter

Visit

If you are interested in adopting any of the available animals please visit the City of Santa Monica Animal Shelter

Location

1640 9th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Hours

Open Tuesday - Saturday from 8am to 5pm (closed from 12-1pm for lunch).

Contact

Phone number: (310)458-8595

Email: Shelter.Mailbox@santamonica.gov

Adopt

The Santa Monica Animal Shelter has so many wonderful animals waiting for their forever home. We encourage anyone interested in adopting to please visit the shelter.

View a list of some of the available animals: www.santamonica.gov/categories/services/animal-services or click on the button below.

Visit the Pet Bio’s page to learn more about many of the great dogs, cats and small animals waiting to be adopted.

And…check out our Instagram page @santamonicaanimalshelterfdn where we showcase the available animals with photos, reels and more info about their unique personalities and ideal homes.

Lost Pets

Lost a Pet? View a list of some of the Lost & Found pets that are at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter: Santa Monica Animal Shelter in Santa Monica, CA - Lost & Found Pets | PawBoost

Some pets that are found as a stray and brought to the shelter are also listed on 24Petconnect, just search using the zip code of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter which is 90404.

If you have lost your pet we recommend calling the shelter directly and providing them with a description and photo of your lost pet.

Please also visit our social media pages where we have started posting pets that arrive at the shelter as strays in an effort to help find their family.

Animal Services-dog license tag

Info on obtaining a City of Santa Monica Dog License Tag can be found on the Animal Services Page on the City of Santa Monica website or by clicking here.

Volunteer

To apply to volunteer at the City of Santa Monica Animal Shelter please fill out the City of Santa Monica’s volunteer application:

https://www.santamonica.gov/topic-explainers/volunteer-opportunities

After completing the application email the shelter and let them know you have completed the application and are interested in volunteering: Shelter.Mailbox@santamonica.gov

Donate Goods

You can drop off donations at the animal shelter during normal business hours. If you have any questions please call the shelter (310) 458-8595 or submit your inquiry using the form below. You can also shop our Chewy Wish List to donate needed pet food and supplies directly to the Shelter, click here to learn more.

Email the Santa Monica Animal Shelter

Shelter.Mailbox@santamonica.gov

The Santa Monica Animal Shelter

BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™

Thanks to Santa Monica City Council member Gleam Davis Santa Monica was awarded the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ certification by Mars Petcare. Please read the Santa Monica Daily Press article: August 4th 2023 ‘Better Cities For Pets’ certification to learn about this wonderful award.

Thank you Best Friends