Animal Care

Supervisor Curt Hagman's Open House Adoption Event
2026-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 14010 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, 14010 City Center Dr., Chino Hills
Hey there! Join Supervisor Hagman and County Departments for fun, food, and access to regional resources and information.
San Bernardino County Animal Care is teaming up with Supervisor Hagman to help shelter pets find their forever homes.
Adoption fees are currently waived for qualifying pets! Each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations.
To help ease your transition to pet parenthood, MetLife Pet Insurance offers 30 days of complimentary pet insurance.
On behalf of our pets, we look forward to seeing you there!

Animal Care Mobile Services: Licensing, Vaccinations, and Microchipping!
2026-05-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Baker Family Learning Center, 2818 N Macy St, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
Licensing, Vaccinations, and Microchipping!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity—available while supplies last—for residents in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County!
Please enter your address in our service area map at animalcare.sbcounty.gov/serviceareas to see if your pet qualifies. During the event, please bring a photo ID to verify your residency. If your photo ID isn’t current, a recent utility bill can also be used with your ID as proof of residence. Please ensure dogs are kept on a leash and cats are brought in individual carriers. Preregister now on the event webpage—complete your intake forms in advance.
Services Offered
Services Offered:
• Free pet microchipping
• Pet ownership resources
• Dog licensing: To qualify for the discounted licensing price, you will need to bring proof of your pet’s spay/neuter. Additionally, proof of a previous rabies vaccine is required to receive a license. If your pet does not have proof of a rabies vaccine, they may receive the vaccine at the event before obtaining the license.
• Vaccinations: $10 each (FVRCP, Rabies, Bordetella, DA2PP, Leptospirosis) If you would like to receive a 3-year rabies vaccine instead of a 1-year vaccine, you must provide proof of the previous rabies vaccination.
Please complete our intake forms before the event:

English Intake Form
Spanish Intake Form

Petco Big Bear Adoption Event
2026-05-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Petco Big Bear, 42150 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315, United States
San Bernardino County Animal Care is partnering with the national nonprofit Petco Love to bring adoptable pets to Petco stores to find their forever homes. Thanks to the Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF), adoption fees are fully sponsored for this event at Petco in Big Bear. Each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations. This is the perfect opportunity to find your forever best friend!

PetSmart Charities Adoption Event
2026-05-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Fontana PetSmart, 15042 Summit Ave., Fontana, CA, 92336, United States
Hey there! Are you ready to meet your forever best friend? Join us for a free pet adoption event at PetSmart in Fontana!
San Bernardino County Animal Care is teaming up with PetSmart Charities to help shelter pets find their forever homes.
Adoption fees are currently waived for qualifying pets! Each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations.
To help ease your transition to pet parenthood, MetLife Pet Insurance offers 30 days of complimentary pet insurance.
On behalf of our pets, we look forward to seeing you there!

Closed: The Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters
2026-05-25 | Big Bear Animal Shelter, 42080 North Shore Drive Big Bear City, Big Bear, CA, 92314, United States
The Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters will be closed to the public on May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Shelter staff will still be on-site to ensure pets are well cared for during this time.
San Bernardino County Animal Care is proud to honor all who have served the United States of America—their sacrifices are never forgotten.
Did you know? Adoption fees are waived year-round for Veterans and Active Duty military personnel on qualifying pets! Simply bring a valid form of Veteran or Military ID.
Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and joyful holiday!

Free Spay and Neuter Event: TNVR Community Cats & Owned Pets
2026-05-26 | Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 18000 Yates Rd, Victorville, CA, 92392, United States
San Bernardino County Animal Care is partnering with The PAW Mission to provide free spay and neuter services in unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County for eligible Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return (TNVR) community cats and owned pets.
Qualifying pets will receive the following free services:
• Spay/neuter surgery
• Vaccinations
• Ear-tipping of cats for TNVR identification
This event will be held on Tuesday, May 26, at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, located at 18000 Yates Rd., Victorville. Registration opens Monday, May 18, at 12 p.m. at thepawmission.org.
A $20 refundable deposit is required for each appointment.
To qualify, the residence address must be located within the San Bernardino County Animal Care service areas. View our service area map to check eligibility.
San Bernardino County Animal Care contract cities and incorporated cities are not eligible. Please contact your city directly to learn about the animal care programs and veterinary services available.
Together, we can make a lasting impact on pet wellness and overpopulation. Thank you for being part of the solution!

Telling Tails Reading Program
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-15 16:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Devore Animal Shelter, 19777 Shelter Way Devore, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
San Bernardino County Animal Care has partnered with San Bernardino County Library to launch the Telling Tails Reading Program, designed for children ages 6 to 17. This special program offers your child the opportunity to read to our adorable furry friends who are waiting for their forever homes. It’s a fun and rewarding way to provide enrichment for our pets while helping your child build confidence and improve their reading skills.
For more information and registration details, visit the Telling Tails Reading webpage.

PetSmart Charities Adoption Event
2026-05-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Ontario PetSmart, 4120 E. 4th St., Ontario, CA, 91764, United States
Hey there! Are you ready to meet your forever best friend? Join us for a free pet adoption event at PetSmart in Ontario!
San Bernardino County Animal Care is teaming up with PetSmart Charities to help shelter pets find their forever homes.
Adoption fees are currently waived for qualifying pets! Each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations.
To help ease your transition to pet parenthood, MetLife Pet Insurance offers 30 days of complimentary pet insurance.
On behalf of our pets, we look forward to seeing you there!

Human & Pet Wellness Event - Adoption Event
2026-05-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Veteran’s Park, 290 East O St., Colton, CA, United States
Join San Bernardino County Animal Care at the Human & Pet Wellness event hosted by the City of Colton.
Animal Care will be present hosting an off-site adoption event. Come say hi and meet one of our adoptable pets.
Adoption fees are currently waived for qualifying pets! Each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations.
To help ease your transition to pet parenthood, MetLife Pet Insurance offers 30 days of complimentary pet insurance.
On behalf of our pets, we look forward to seeing you there!

Free Spay and Neuter Event: TNVR Community Cats & Owned Pets
2026-05-31 | Mount Baldy Fire Department, 6736 Mt. Baldy Rd., Mount Baldy, 91759, United States
We are partnering with The PAW Mission to provide free spay and neuter services in unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County for eligible Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return (TNVR) community cats and owned pets.
For the community cats, the trapping address must be located in the San Bernardino County unincorporated service areas. For owned pets, the owned pet must reside in the San Bernardino unincorporated County service areas. A limit of 4 owned pets per household may receive this service.
View our service area map to see if the community cat or owned pet qualifies. Locations colored in “blue” and
“brown” on the map are eligible for this program. San Bernardino County Animal Care contract cities are not eligible at this time.
Qualifying pets will receive the following free services:
• Spay/neuter surgery
• Vaccinations
• Ear-tipping of cats for TNVR identification
This event will be held on Sunday, May 31, at the Mt. Baldy Fire Department, located at 6736 Mt. Baldy Rd., Mount Baldy. Registration opens Monday, May 25, at 12 p.m at thepawmission.org.
A $20 refundable deposit is required for each appointment.

California Adopt-a-Pet Day
2026-06-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Devore Animal Shelter, 19777 Shelter Way Devore, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
California Adopt a Pet Day is happening at the Devore & Big Bear Shelters!
Join us for a special day dedicated to finding loving homes for shelter pets.
Enjoy FREE adoptions all day, meet your potential furever friend, explore pet vendors (10–2 PM), learn about our programs, and enter our giveaway!
Your new best friend could be waiting for you.

Animal Care Mobile Services: Licensing, Vaccinations, and Microchipping!
2026-06-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Mentone Library, 1331 Opal Ave., Mentone, 92359, United States
Licensing, Vaccinations, and Microchipping!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity—available while supplies last—for residents in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County!
Please enter your address in our service area map at animalcare.sbcounty.gov/serviceareas to see if your pet qualifies. During the event, please bring a photo ID to verify your residency. If your photo ID isn’t current, a recent utility bill can also be used as proof of residence.
Please ensure dogs are kept on a leash and cats are brought in individual carriers.
Services Offered
Services Offered:
• Free pet microchipping
• Pet ownership resources
• Dog licensing: To qualify for the discounted licensing price, you will need to bring proof of your pet’s spay/neuter. Additionally, proof of a previous rabies vaccine is required to receive a license. If your pet does not have proof of a rabies vaccine, they may receive the vaccine at the event before obtaining the license.
• Vaccinations: $10 each (FVRCP, Rabies, Bordetella, DA2PP, Leptospirosis) If you would like to receive a 3-year rabies vaccine instead of a 1-year vaccine, you must provide proof of the previous rabies vaccination.
Please complete our intake forms before the event:

English Intake Form
Spanish Intake Form

Reminder: Free Pet Adoptions
2026-06-19, 2026-07-17, 2026-08-21 | Big Bear Animal Shelter, 42080 North Shore Drive Big Bear City, Big Bear, CA, 92314, United States
Reminder: The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has allocated $30,000 to cover pet adoption fees through June 30, 2027, or while funds last.
This funding helps remove financial barriers to adoption, giving approximately 1,700 pets the opportunity to find loving homes and easing the strain on local shelters. Open your heart and your home to a furry companion today!
When you adopt a qualifying pet from Big Bear or Devore Animal Shelters, each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations. Additionally, all felines and canines are microchipped free of charge, thanks to the generous donations from the Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF). Our meet-and-greet areas provide the opportunity to interact with our pets and find the perfect match for you and your family.
Present, past, and future adopters from San Bernardino County Animal Shelters qualify for MetLife pet insurance—learn more at Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF).
* 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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Closed: The Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters
2026-07-03 | Big Bear Animal Shelter, 42080 North Shore Drive Big Bear City, Big Bear, CA, 92314, United States
The Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters will be closed to the public on July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Shelter staff will still be onsite to ensure pets are well cared for during this time.
San Bernardino County Animal Care is proud to honor all who have served the United States of America—their sacrifices are never forgotten.
Did you know? Adoption fees are waived year-round for Veterans and Active Duty military personnel on qualifying pets! Simply bring a Veteran or Military ID.
Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and joyful holiday!
