Petfinnly lists 1601 animal shelters and rescues across 539 cities in California. 190 of those cities have three or more shelters and rescues, and each has its own page. 200 of them have cat, kitten or feline in their name. 491 publish an adoption fee, with starting prices from $5 to $4,000 (median $110). Fees, hours and which animals are available change often, so contact a shelter before you visit.
Shelters in the other 349 cities are in the full list below.
Petfinnly lists 1601 animal shelters and rescues in California, across 539 cities. 200 of them have cat, kitten or feline in their name.
The cities with the most listings are Los Angeles (79), San Diego (49), Sacramento (21), San Francisco (21) and San Jose (21). Each links to a page listing every shelter and rescue there.
491 California shelters publish an adoption fee. Their starting prices run from $5 to $4,000, with a median of $110. Fees depend on the animal's age and the shelter, and many include spay or neuter, vaccinations and a microchip, so ask what is covered.