The new state-of-the-art shelter opened October 1, 2009.  
View FAQ page.
View facility map.

Renowned animal shelter architect firm George Miers and Associates designed the shelter. View architectural drawings. 

As mandated by local law, we worked with the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission - under the Art in Public Places program, to incorporate art into the new facility. Visit Arts Commission Site.

Why We Needed a New Shelter

The old animal care facility was more than 40 years old and built when the "pound" merely controlled stray animals provide rabies control.    The old building was also inefficient and required frequent expensive repairs. 

Because of legislation and changing community values, the scope of shelters has broadened. The new facility will encourage visitors, increase adoptions
and volunteers.

Photos of the old shelter:
Higher community standards ...
The expense of the old facility...
The need for modernization ...

Board of Supervisor Reports
Design Presentation on Facility -
July 25, 2006, Item 44
Art Projects - March 27,2007 Item 37

Building the New Shelter 

As one of the fastest growing economic sectors, green building has a tremendous impact on the quality of our lives and the health of the natural environment. By sharing the steps that the Sacramento Animal Care Facility took towards creating a more efficient, environmentally sound and healthy building, we hope to create a catalyst for innovation. View information about Animal Shelter's GREEN elements.

The shelter also features a spay/neuter clinic that is being operated by the Sacramento SPCA. The cost of the clinic was $1,350,000.