Animal Care

Telling Tails Reading Program
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.

Free Spay and Neuter Event: TNVR Community Cats & Owned Pets
2026-08-02 | Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA, 92308, 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 community cats will receive the following:

Free vaccinations
Free spay/neuter surgery
Cat will be ear-tipped for TNVR identification

Qualifying owner pets will receive the following:

Free rabies vaccines
Free spay/neuter surgery

This event will be held on Sunday, August 2 at Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley, located at 11873 Apple Valley Rd., Apple Valley. Registration opens Monday, July 27, at 12 p.m. at thepawmission.org.
A $20 refundable deposit is required for each appointment.

Animal Care Mobile Services: Licensing, Vaccinations, and Microchipping!
2026-08-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Yucaipa Community Park, 34900 Oak Glen Rd., Yucaipa, CA, 92399, United States
Licensing, Vaccinations, and Microchipping!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity—available while supplies last. This event is for Yucaipa residents only!
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.
Cat owners please arrive between 11 a.m – noon
Services Offered
Services Offered:
• Low-cost 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
2026-08-08 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!

Animal Care Mobile Services: Licensing, Vaccinations, and Microchipping!
2026-08-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Sugarloaf Park, 44866 Baldwin Lane, Big Bear City, CA, 92314, 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.
Cat owners please arrive between 11 a.m – noon
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.
• Free vaccinations: (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

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!
