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Adopting a pet is wonderful thing to do.  It provides you with a loving friend, and gives hope to the homeless and unwanted companion animals in Bakersfield.  

Here are a few of the area’s shelters and rescue groups who are just waiting to help you find your forever friend:

Alpha Canine Sanctuary, (661) 391-8212.  Alpha Canine Sanctuary is a 20-arce ranch, providing a no-kill haven for homeless dogs in Bakersfield.

Bakersfield S.P.C.A., (661) 323-8353.  The Bakersfield S.P.C.A. is a no-kill shelter for dogs and cats in the greater Bakersfield area. 

The Cat People, (661) 327-4706.  The Cat People rescue cats from any number of situations and adopt them through an arrangement with PetSmart’s Luv-a-Pet adoption centers in Bakersfield.

Bakersfield City and Kern County Animal Control, (661) 868-7100.  This is the city and county animal control department.  In addition to dog and cat adoptions, this department offers monthly low-cost rabies vaccination clinics and processes all dog license applications.

If you are interested in a purebred dog, please check with the Kern County Kennel Club (KCKC) for referrals to purebred rescue organizations or recommendations for reputable breeders.