Friends of Madera Animal Shelter

Madera, CA

The volunteer support organization for the Madera animal shelter in the San Joaquin Valley, funding and running programmes that help place the shelter's cats and dogs.

Adoption fee From $60

Hours Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm (Adoption Center); stray/quarantine services Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm

Areas served Madera and Madera County, California

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $60

Cats $60 (includes spay/neuter and vaccines); dogs $100. Seniors for Seniors: adopters 65+ can adopt dogs 8 years+ for $30.

How it works

Visit Madera County Animal Services in person; all cats must be spayed/neutered before or at adoption. Cash or check only. Renters need landlord approval; homeowners need proof of ownership for weekend adoptions.

Location

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The area

Madera County at a glance

Population 160,940

Housing units 51,015

Est. households with a cat 14,567

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

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $60, including spay/neuter and vaccines. Dogs are $100, and adopters aged 65 and over can adopt a dog 8 years or older for $30.

What are your hours?

The adoption center is open Monday through Friday 12pm-4pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. Stray and quarantine services run Monday through Friday 8am-4pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.

Which area does the shelter serve?

Madera County, California.

Get involved

Support Friends of Madera Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Contact Friends of Madera Animal Shelter at (559) 363-5106 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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