Sacramento County Animal Shelter Announces New People-Friendly Hours

Along with the new building, the Sacramento County Animal Care Facility has announced a brand-new set of operating hours that will make it easier for people to visit the shelter during the week.

The shelter will now be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, meaning the whole weekend will now be available for potential adopters to visit. The facility will now open later and close later during the week to entice 8-to-5 workers who want to drop by after work.

We want to be open when it is most convenient for our customers,” said Pat Claerbout, Department Director. “By staying open after 5 p.m. and on both weekend days, we’re hoping that even with reduced resources, we will be able to increase adoptions and make it easier for people to retrieve lost pets.”

Previously, the shelter was closed on most Sundays, with the exception of “Save Us Sundays” special events. The new shelter at 3839 Bradshaw Road will be holding an open house event during the weekend of October 31 for the public to attend and take a tour of the facility.

New operating hours, effective October 14:

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 am – 6 pm
Thursday 11 am – 6 pm
Friday 11 am – 6 pm
Saturday 11 am – 5 pm
Sunday 11 am – 5 pm