Bakersfield SPCA

Bakersfield, CA

An independent nonprofit shelter in Bakersfield, separate from the county-run Kern County Animal Services, offering adoption to all county residents.

Hours Adoption center open Mon-Sat 11am-3pm.

Areas served Bakersfield and Kern County, California

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (661) 323-8353 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Meet the cats at the adoption center on Gibson Street, Monday through Saturday 11am to 3pm.

Location

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The area

Kern County at a glance

Population 915,075

Housing units 306,999

Est. households with a cat 91,463

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as Kern County Animal Services?

No. The Bakersfield SPCA is an independent nonprofit shelter, separate from the county-run animal services department, though both operate in Bakersfield.

When can I meet the cats?

At the adoption center on Gibson Street, Monday through Saturday 11am to 3pm.

Do I have to live in Bakersfield to adopt?

No. The shelter offers adoption services to residents across Kern County.

Get involved

Support Bakersfield SPCA

Surrendering a cat

Contact the SPCA through bakersfieldspca.org to ask about surrendering an animal.

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