Animal Care

Reminder: Free Pet Adoptions
2026-07-17, 2026-08-21, 2026-09-18, 2026-10-16, 2026-11-20, 2026-12-18, 2027-01-15, 2027-02-19 and 4 more dates | 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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Telling Tails Reading Program
2026-07-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Petco Big Bear Adoption Event
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
2026-08-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-05 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
2026-09-07 | 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 September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Shelter staff will still be on-site to ensure pets are well cared for during this time.
Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and joyful holiday!

Closed: The Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters
2026-11-26 | Devore Animal Shelter, 19777 Shelter Way Devore, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
The Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters will be closed on November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Shelter staff will still be on-site to ensure pets are well cared for during this time. Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and joyful holiday!
