Temporary Change to Intake Policy at Fresno Humane Animal Services

Please be advised that due to reaching our maximum capacity, Fresno Humane Animal Services is currently implementing a temporary limitation on our intake policy. While we are unable to accept new animals at the usual capacity, we will continue to prioritize sick, injured, and aggressive animals from unincorporated Fresno County.

This decision helps ensure that we can provide the best possible care to the animals currently in our facility. We understand the inconvenience this may cause to those looking to surrender pets and encourage you to contact our staff for guidance and to discuss alternative options.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period.

Fresno Humane Animal Services contracts with the County of Fresno to perform animal services.

OWNER SURRENDER POLICY (managed intake):

Surrenders are considered after behavior assessment only, and only as space allows. We encourage owners to attempt responsible rehoming or to contact no-kill rescues before considering surrendering to the shelter.

The following animals may NOT be taken into the shelter:

• Stray dogs from the City of Fresno, City of Clovis, or other incorporated cities.

• Healthy stray cats will be scanned for a microchip but should be returned safely where they were found. T-N-R may be an option (fix and return).

• Feral cats can be humanely trapped and brought into the shelter by appointment for T-N-R. They will be spayed/neutered and returned (by the finder) where they were found.

• Kittens under 2 lbs will only be taken if space allows—we encourage “Foster-Finders” to care for kittens until they are ready for spay/neuter and adoption.

For assistance with T-N-R or community cat issues please contact Fresno TNR