About

San Bernardino County Animal Care is an animal welfare agency that operates the Big Bear and Devore Animal Shelters to provide programs and services to Mt. Baldy, San Antonio Heights, all unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County, and the cities of Big Bear Lake, Highland, and Yucaipa.

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Pet Adoptions

Thanks to funding approval by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, pet adoption fees have been reduced through the Community Concerns General Fund. Additionally, all felines and canines are microchipped free of charge, thanks to the generous donations to the Animals aRe First Fund.

When you adopt a pet from Big Bear or Devore Animal Shelters, all eligible pets will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and receive most of their vaccinations. Our meet-and-greet areas provide the opportunity to interact with our pets and find the perfect match for you and your family.

Feline: $10

Canine: $20 (License: $36)

* Adoption fees are waived for Veterans and for Seniors over the age of 65 for qualifying pets. If you are a Veteran, please bring a valid driver’s license or any type of identification with the word “VETERAN” printed on it.

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All Upcoming Events

Free Spay and Neuter Event: Owned Pets
Three people smiling at an outdoor event with canopy tents in the background: a woman holding her cat and resting her arm on a pet carrier, a man holding his dog, and another woman standing with her cat.
Sat, Aug 9 – All Day Event
Free Spay and Neuter Event: Owned Pets
Free Spay and Neuter Event: Owned Pets
Three people smiling at an outdoor event with canopy tents in the background: a woman holding her cat and resting her arm on a pet carrier, a man holding his dog, and another woman standing with her cat.
Wed, Aug 13 – All Day Event
Free Spay and Neuter Event: Owned Pets
Telling Tails Reading Program
A boy sits next to a cat, reading a book out loud. Above the cat, a thought bubble shows it imagining enjoying a bowl of food. On the other side, a girl reads aloud beside a dog, whose thought bubble shows it dressed as a superhero. An open book in the center divides the two scenes.
Wed, Aug 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Telling Tails Reading Program
Free Spay and Neuter Event: TNVR Community Cats
A community cat outdoors cautiously enters a humane trap as part of a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate (TNV) program.
Sat, Aug 16 – All Day Event
Free Spay and Neuter Event: TNVR Community Cats
Petco Big Bear Adoption Event
A standing volunteer holds an adoptable dog, introducing it to two children at a pet adoption event.
Sun, Aug 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Petco Big Bear Adoption Event
Free Spay and Neuter Event: TNVR Community Cats & Owned Pets
Owned pets and TNVR community cats.
Mon, Aug 18 – All Day Event
Free Spay and Neuter Event: TNVR Community Cats & Owned Pets
Telling Tails Reading Program
A boy sits next to a cat, reading a book out loud. Above the cat, a thought bubble shows it imagining enjoying a bowl of food. On the other side, a girl reads aloud beside a dog, whose thought bubble shows it dressed as a superhero. An open book in the center divides the two scenes.
Wed, Aug 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Telling Tails Reading Program
Animal Care Mobile Services: Licensing, Vaccinations, and Microchipping!
A woman holding her cat and a man holding his dog, both smiling at an outdoor event with canopy tents in the background.
Thu, Aug 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Animal Care Mobile Services: Licensing, Vaccinations, and Microchipping!
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