All Lost Animals
If your pet is missing, text LOST to 833-978-3916 as soon as possible. You'll be able to fill out a lost pet report that will be filed with the shelter, and have proven pet-finding tips sent directly to your phone.
It's very important to visit Kern County Animal Services to look for your lost pet as soon as you can. All types of domestic and unique pets, exotic and farm animals may be brought to the shelter. Due to the large number of animals, some may be held for only three days or less after intake. Please visit the shelter every day and search our database to check for your lost pet.
You may also submit:
* Please note that on its own, submitting a Found Animal Report does not satisfy any legal requirement that might establish transfer of ownership.
View Lost/Stray Animals
If You've Lost A Pet
* Text "LOST" TO 833-978-3916 to get free advice and resources that will help reunite you with your pet.
* Post flyers/posters in the area the animal was lost.
* Post on as many social media pages and/or websites as possible. Provide photos and as much specific info as you can - Name, breed, color, age, collar/tag info, date/time/location the pet was discovered missing. Is the pet fixed? Is the pet microchipped?
* Along with posting and checking as many websites and social media as much as possible, our actual shelters are one of the first places you should look. GO TO BOTH SHELTERS (AND THE SPCA) AND LOOK IN PERSON. Also, since many dogs do not arrive at a shelter until days or weeks after they have gone missing, it's important to GO TO THE SHELTER AND LOOK IN PERSON on an ongoing and regular basis. A MINIMUM of twice a week is recommended. Although the shelters have websites available, they can have faults and are not perfect. Sometimes photos of dogs are not uploaded immediately. Sometimes the photos of the dog are of poor quality. Sometimes dogs are mislabeled in one way or another. GO TO BOTH SHELTERS (AND THE SPCA) AND LOOK IN PERSON. If it's after hours, there are links to our local shelter's lost dog pages listed below.
LOCAL SHELTER INFO
Kern County Animal Services (KCAS) - 3951 Fruitvale Avenue - 661-868-7100
Inventory Of Lost/Found Animals At KCAS
City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (BACC) - 201 South Mt. Vernon Avenue - 661-832-7387
http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/163/Animal-Care-Center
Bakersfield SPCA - 3000 Gibson Street - 661-323-8353
http://bakersfieldspca.org/
WEBSITES/MOBILE APPS
FACEBOOK PAGES
Bakersfield Lost Animals
http://www.facebook.com/groups/827069047354998
Kern County Lost and Found Pets
http://www.facebook.com/groups/146291182233552
Lost Dogs Bakersfield
http://www.facebook.com/findmydogbako
Bakersfield, CA Help Lost Pets
http://www.facebook.com/groups/354382454618902
Oildale Pets Lost & Found
http://www.facebook.com/groups/358132704328531
Lost & Found Pets ** Bakersfield
http://www.facebook.com/groups/521509821347531
Stray, Lost & Found Animals In Bakersfield & Surrounding Areas
http://www.facebook.com/groups/732672020130543/
Bakersfield, CA - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets
http://www.facebook.com/LostPetsBakersfieldCA
Bakersfield Lost & Found Dogs
http://www.facebook.com/groups/355113854857807
CAT-SPECIFIC FACEBOOK PAGES
Lost & Found Cats ** Bakersfield
http://www.facebook.com/groups/228186837601292/
LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
H.A.L.T. Dog Rescue (Helping Animals Live Tomorrow)
http://www.facebook.com/haltdogrescue
Bakersfield Boxers & Bullies Rescue
http://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldboxersnbulliesrescue
Hand Me Down Dog Rescue
http://www.facebook.com/handmedowndogs
Bakersfield Strays
http://www.facebook.com/BakersfieldStrays
Lucky's Crew Animal Rescue
http://www.facebook.com/luckys.animal.rescue
Emm and Mal’s Animal Sanctuary (EMAS)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083182756165
Mutts and Runts Rescue
http://www.facebook.com/MuttsandRuntsRescue
A SafeFurr Place Animal Rescue
http://www.facebook.com/ASafeFurrPlace
Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue
http://www.facebook.com/MarleysMuttsDogRescue
Strength of Shadow Dog Rescue
http://www.facebook.com/strengthofshadow
NoPaws LeftBehind Rescue
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067309983141
Bakersfield SPCA
http://www.facebook.com/BakersfieldSPCA
All Seated in a Barn
http://www.facebook.com/allseatedinabarn
OceanRay Rescue
http://www.facebook.com/oceanrayrescue
Alpha Canine Sanctuary
http://www.facebook.com/ALPHACanineSanctuary
Adopt a Pet
http://www.adoptapet.com/animal-shelters
More info from KCAS: What to Do When You've Lost Your Pet (PDF)
Redemption Fees
(Amount you will need to pay in order to pick up your pet after they have been taken to the shelter)
If your pet is in our shelter, our #1 priority is to reunite you with your pet! Your pet belongs with you, not with us.
Many people assume that they cannot afford to pay the fees (listed below) to get their pet back home. Our goal is to make sure they can! We have a variety of options available to ensure that loving pet owners can redeem their pets from the shelter, regardless of their financial situation or income. No matter how big the fees, or how little you make, we will work with you to get your pet back home as quickly and easily as possible!
Charges for Care and Feeding
Dogs/Cats up to 100 Pounds: $20 per Day per Animal
Dogs/Cats over 100 pounds: $25 per Day per Animal
Livestock, Including Exotic Animals: $25 per Day per Animal
County Impound Fees
Licensed Dogs (Altered)
First Impoundment: $15
Second Impoundment: $30
Third and Subsequent Impoundments: $60
Licensed Dogs (Natural - Includes Food and Agriculture Code Fines)
First Impoundment: $50
Second Impoundment*: $80
Third and Subsequent Impoundments*: $160
*Owner is also responsible for cost of sterilization upon second impoundment
Unlicensed Dogs (Altered)
First Impoundment: $40
Second Impoundment: $80
Third and Subsequent Impoundments: $160
Unlicensed Dogs (Natural - Includes Food and Agriculture Code Fines)
First Impoundment: $75
Second Impoundment*: $150
Third and Subsequent Impoundments*: $300
* Owner is also responsible for cost of sterilization upon second impoundment
Female Dogs in Season
$20 per Dog (in addition to care and feeding fees and impound fees)
Cats (Altered)
First Impoundment: $15
Second Impoundment: $30
Third and Subsequent Impoundments: $60
Cats (Natural - Includes Food and Agriculture Code and Fines)
First Impoundment: $50
Second Impoundment*: $100
Third and Subsequent Impoundments*: $200
* Owner is also responsible for cost of sterilization upon second impoundment
Small Animals (Under 25 Pounds, Except Cats and Dogs)
First Impoundment: $25
Second Impoundment: $50
Third and Subsequent Impoundments*: $100
* Owner is also responsible for cost of sterilization upon third impoundment
Large Animals (Over 25 pounds, Except Cats and Dogs)
First Impoundment: $150
Second Impoundment: $300
Third and Subsequent Impoundments: $450
Dangerous Animals
First Impoundment: $150
Second Impoundment, Within 36 months: $300
Third and Subsequent Impoundments, within 36 months*: $450
* Owner is also responsible for cost of sterilization upon third impoundment
Veterinary & Farrier Fees
Veterinary Costs for Impoundment and Redeemed Animals: Actual Cost
Farrier Costs for Impoundment and Redeemed Animals: Actual Cost
Shelter Locations
3951 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: (661) 868-7100
14891 Highway 178
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Phone: (760) 378-1131