We always have wonderful pets in need of loving permanent homes. If you need an officer immediately, call 530-265-7880.
The Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter serves as a safe place for animals who have been relinquished to our care, or who were not claimed during their stray holding period. Grass Valley Animal Control & Shelter
556 B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Shelter Phone (530) 477-4630
Animal Control - Dispatch (530) 265-7880
Shelter Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00 pm
Closed Sunday & M
onday and all holidays
Dog Adoptions $100.00
Puppy Adoptions $115.00
Cat/Kitten Adoptions $60.00
All animals are spayed/neutered before leaving the shelter, and will have appropriate vaccinations and a microchip. Animal Control is a division of the Grass Valley Police Department
We provide Animal Control services within the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. For animal issues outside the city limits, please contact
Animal Control of Nevada County 530-265-7880 or 530-265-1471
LOST or FOUND a PET:
- Contact BOTH animal shelters in our county (City: 530-477-4630 & County: 530-471-5041) and file a “Found or Lost Pet Report" If you live close to another county call that Animal Control agency as well.
- Check the house, closets, basement, garage, sheds, open vehicles, etc.
- Check with your neighbors
- Contact the KNCO radio station and ask that your pet be put on “pet patrol” http://knco.com/submit-to-knco/pet-patrol/
- Put an ad in the lost/found section of the local newspapers http://www.theunion.com
- Make flyers with : A good photo, description of animal, contact Info, where lost
- Post the photo and contact information on the Lost and Found Animals of Nevada County page, Nevada County Peeps page, Nevada County Lost Pets page, 530 Cody Alert page
- Post flyers with permission on local bulletin boards, pet stores, veterinary clinics
- Go to the animal shelter at least every couple of days and actively look for your pet in person.
- Take a found animal to either shelter or any veterinary hospital to be scanned for a microchip.
- If you’ve found an animal and are interested in adopting it should it not be claimed, let the shelter know. All animals are held the required amount of time before being placed for adoption.
We are so LUCKY to have a volunteer dog trainer and a behaviorist! This is Benny taking treats very nicely next to the behaviorist's dog, George. Benny is ready to find his forever home! He is playful and fun, yet calms down well. Benny has great manners and will make a wonderful addition to any home.
Meet Benny at the Grass Valley Shelter Tuesday through Saturday from 12-4pm or call (530) 477-4630 to learn more!
*We've been in contact with the owner
FOUND 6/26/24 Clark Street, Nevada City. If you know Guapo or his owner, please call Friends of Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter at 530-477-4630. Unable to reach microchip owner by phone.
Willow is ready for her forever family to find her! Go meet Willow and she will be sure to steal your heart with her wagging tail and happy smile!
Willow will make a fantastic companion! Consider bringing her into your home!
Meet Willow at the Grass Valley Shelter at 556B Freeman Lane Tuesday through Saturday from 12-4!
Our foster parents have been busy! This is Momma Mikkah (pronounced Meekah) who gave birth to 6 healthy kittens in a foster home this weekend. They are all doing great and we appreciate our foster parents immensely! Everyone, please send your loving thoughts to Mikkah and her babies! 🐾❤
This is also a friendly reminder to spay and neuter your animals. All shelters are full and we have community resources to support with the cost of surgery. You can learn more about the benefits of spay/neuter on Animal Save's website: https://www.animalsave.org/spay-neuter-faq or contact your veterinarian to learn more.
Benny is STILL looking for his forever home!! ❤🐾
ADOPTED!! Daisy found her forever home today!! 🐾🎊
Adoption Update! You all remember Rudy? Here he is in his new home! Look at that graceful creature 😂 This is what his adopted mom has to say about Rudy- "We love him and he is fitting right in with us all!"
We have some other great dogs looking for their forever homes, who will bring you just as much joy as Rudy brings to his family.
Check out our dogs at https://pet.community/gvac or come by the shelter TODAY (Saturday) from 12-4!
ADOPTED!! Please help us spread the word about Daisy! She deserves a loving home! This adorable and fun-loving puppy is a 5 month old who is full of affection and joy. Daisy is very friendly and loves to give kisses. Come meet her and she's sure to steal your heart!
Daisy is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations.
Call Grass Valley Animal Shelter at (530) 477-4630 or stop by the shelter at 556B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley Tuesday through Saturday from noon - 4 pm to meet Daisy.
These puppies are all still up for adoption! Come in and meet them Tuesday through Saturday from 12-4 at 556B Freeman Lane.
Learn more about our adoptable animals at pet.community/gvac
We have puppies!!! 🐶🐾
Fall in love with one of these cuties at the Grass Valley Animal Shelter!
Adoption Hours: 12- 4 Tuesday through Saturday
Location: 556b Freeman Lane, Grass Valley.
FOUND- 6/20 on Joerschke Dr in GV
Do you know this dog or her owner? She has a microchip but it's not registered (waiting to hear back from implant facility). If you have any info on this dog, please call Friends of Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter at 530-477-4630.
📣📣 We are happy to announce our No-Kill status for 2023! Thank you to all of our supporters and adopters. We are so grateful for this community!
🐾It's time for our friendly competition: This or That! Post a comment voting for your favorite shelter animal.
In this week's edition, we have 1 year old Benny and 5 month old Willow. Benny is super sweet, loyal, and plays well independently. Boy, does he have a blast with a squeaky toy! On the other hand, Willow is a young dog who is very playful, but prefers to play with other dogs. She is in the puppy stage where she is still growing into her skin, while Benny is a full grown 90 lb gentle giant.
Either way, they're both winners and are up for adoption! Place your votes! 🐾
This beautiful girl is Gigi! She is an extrovert who just loooves people! Gigi keeps herself entertained well and loves to play in water. She's a great dog who will make a fantastic companion. Gigi prefers to live in a home without other dogs, but with the help of shelter staff and volunteer trainers, she is improving with other dogs and doesn't show any aggression on leash.
If you have a house full of people and prefer to have a house pet who doesn't need to go to the dog park and is happy just hanging out with you, then consider adopting Gigi!
Gigi's adoption fee is sponsored by a volunteer, so she is ready to go home with you!
Call Grass Valley Animal Shelter at (530) 477-4630 or stop by the shelter at 556B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley Tuesday through Saturday from noon - 4 pm.
Puppy alert!!! 📢 This adorable and fun-loving puppy is Daisy! She is a 5 month old who is full of love, playfulness, and affection. Daisy is the perfect combination of intelligent, athletic, curious, and funny. She is very friendly and loves to give kisses. She is also great on leash and stays right by your side! Come meet her and she's sure to steal your heart!
Daisy is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations.
Call Grass Valley Animal Shelter at (530) 477-4630 or stop by the shelter at 556B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley Tuesday through Saturday from noon - 4 pm to meet Daisy.
Willow will make a fantastic companion! Consider bringing her into your home!
Meet Willow at the Grass Valley Shelter at 556B Freeman Lane Tuesday through Saturday from 12-4!
ADOPTED!! Elena and Christy were adopted together to a great family!!
Thank you to our foster parents who raised them with children and socialized them so well. These kittens are very sweet and will be so loved!
Cooper; 6 month old male
Smart, enjoys training, likes other dogs
Meet our newest adoptable pup, Cooper! Cooper is a 6 month old Catahoula/Vizsla cross. He is very smart and knows a few commands already. Cooper is excitable and ready to learn! He is great with other dogs and will make a wonderful companion! Consider adopting Cooper!
Meet Cooper at the Grass Valley Shelter Tuesday through Saturday from 12-4 or call (530) 477-4630.
The dogs hope to meet you at the shelter today from 12-4! 🐾❤
ADOPTED! These kittens are still needing a home! Elena and Christy are about 10 weeks old. They are very social and playful girls. They will bring a lot of joy to their new families!
We reopen tomorrow from 12-4 and it will be a great time to meet them and fall in love! 😻
*We also want to note that it is very difficult to film playful kittens who wanted to jump in the volunteer's lap! 😹
FOUND- 6/14 on Brunswick near the Speedway. Do you recognize these dogs or know their owners? If so, please call Friends of Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter at 530-477-4630.
FOUND- 6/13 on Walker Dr in GV.
Do you know this kitty or her owners? If so, please call Friends of Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter at 530-477-4630.
We just can't say enough good things about Benny, but we'll try! He is an all around good boy, who would be happy going on a nature hike or relaxing with his person on the couch. Benny is a young dog, between 1-2 years old, who is fantastic with other dogs. He also enjoys playing with toys or playing fetch and does well playing independently. Benny is also wonderful on leash and will stay right by your side. Benny will make a great companion and is eager to meet you!
Scroll through the pictures to see all of Benny's skills! Benny is neutered, microchipped, and current on his vaccines. When we cat tested Benny, he was curious, but respectful and kept his distance, so we think he would be just fine in a home with cats.
Call Grass Valley Animal Shelter at (530) 477-4630 or stop by the shelter at 556B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley Tuesday through Saturday from noon - 4 pm to meet Benny.
FOUND 6/13/24 Brunswick & Sutton. Intact male, no microchip. If you know this dog or his owner, please call Friends of Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter at 530-477-4630.
Puppy play time is oh so fun!!
Oakley and Willow are both up for adoption! Learn more about these two and all of our adoptable animals at pet.community/gvac
Come adopt Oakley or Willow today from 12-4!
Adoption hours: 12-4 Tuesday through Saturday
Contact: 556B Freeman Lane; (530) 477-4630
We have had some amazing adoptions lately! But, for some reason, Gigi keeps getting overlooked. She has been at the shelter far too long. Please help us spread the word about this sweet girl!
Gigi loves people and makes great eye contact with humans. She is a dream on leash and stays right by your side. Gigi loves to play in water and is so gentle with her toys. Please consider making Gigi a part of your family! 🐾
ADOPTED!! Sweet Chopstick, now Bruce, found his forever home and we couldn't be happier for them! Bruce has special needs due to being mostly deaf. The adopters worked with our volunteer trainer, Taylor at Take the Lead Canine Coaching who taught them hand signals and gave them confidence to manage his needs.
This adoption was very special to us all! Please join us in congratulating Bruce and his new family! ❤
REUNITED
FOUND- 532 Broad St in Nevada City on 6/12. Male, no collar or microchip. If you know this dog or his owners, please call 530-477-4630.
556B Freeman Lane
Grass Valley, CA
95945
| Tuesday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 4pm |
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We are so LUCKY to have a volunteer dog trainer and a behaviorist! This is Benny taking treats very nicely next to the behaviorist's dog, George. Benny is ready to find his forever home! He is playful and fun, yet calms down well. Benny has great manners and will make a wonderful addition to any home. Meet Benny at the Grass Valley Shelter Tuesday through Saturday from 12-4pm or call (530) 477-4630 to learn more!
ADOPTED!! Please help us spread the word about Daisy! She deserves a loving home! This adorable and fun-loving puppy is a 5 month old who is full of affection and joy. Daisy is very friendly and loves to give kisses. Come meet her and she's sure to steal your heart! Daisy is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations. Call Grass Valley Animal Shelter at (530) 477-4630 or stop by the shelter at 556B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley Tuesday through Saturday from noon - 4 pm to meet Daisy.
Puppy alert!!! 📢 This adorable and fun-loving puppy is Daisy! She is a 5 month old who is full of love, playfulness, and affection. Daisy is the perfect combination of intelligent, athletic, curious, and funny. She is very friendly and loves to give kisses. She is also great on leash and stays right by your side! Come meet her and she's sure to steal your heart! Daisy is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations. Call Grass Valley Animal Shelter at (530) 477-4630 or stop by the shelter at 556B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley Tuesday through Saturday from noon - 4 pm to meet Daisy.
ADOPTED! These kittens are still needing a home! Elena and Christy are about 10 weeks old. They are very social and playful girls. They will bring a lot of joy to their new families! We reopen tomorrow from 12-4 and it will be a great time to meet them and fall in love! 😻 *We also want to note that it is very difficult to film playful kittens who wanted to jump in the volunteer's lap! 😹
Puppy play time is oh so fun!! Oakley and Willow are both up for adoption! Learn more about these two and all of our adoptable animals at pet.community/gvac Come adopt Oakley or Willow today from 12-4! Adoption hours: 12-4 Tuesday through Saturday Contact: 556B Freeman Lane; (530) 477-4630
Tongue Out Tuesday!! Check out Gigi enjoying some peanut butter! Learn more about Gigi here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/gigi-the-extrovert-70257422/ca/grass-valley/grass-valley-animal-control-ca2083/
Update! Koda has been adopted 🐾 Koda is utter perfection! She's an all around good girl and is great with everyone. Koda is ~4 years old and is the happiest girl. She'll give you a dainty awooooooo and steal your heart. She is sweet, gentle, and well-mannered. Koda is also the perfect size, at about 45 lbs. Come in and meet Koda today!!! We are open 12 - 4 Tuesday through Saturday at 556b Freeman Lane, Grass Valley. We hope to see you today! #adoptdontshop #husky #nevadacounty #AnimalShelterLove
Ooh la la... My name is Gigi. I'm a quirky little girl with a big personality. I want to be your one and only and I'd love all of your attention please. I prefer to live without other four legged company, but a house full of people is my jam. I'm an extrovert who just wants to be by your side. I'm around 4 years old and I can't wait to be in a home of my own. I enjoy going on walks and will keep right by your side on leash. Are you my new family? Gigi's adoption fee has been sponsored by the volunteers who love her, so instead of paying her adoption fee, her new family can buy her a cozy bed and some toys! Call Grass Valley Animal Shelter at (530) 477-4630 or stop by the shelter at 556B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley Tuesday through Saturday from noon - 4 pm.
Sweet Chopstick needs a home! We have discovered that Chopstick is mostly DEAF and will need an understanding and patient home. Luckily, Taylor from Take the Lead Canine Coaching has a lot of experience training deaf dogs with hand signals and a vibration collar. Taylor offers one free training session with any adoption of a shelter dog! Chopstick came in very underweight and malnourished- hence his silly name, but we are slowly putting weight on him and he was deemed healthy by our veterinarian. He is a very dignified and affectionate dog who enjoys getting lots of kisses and is very fond of humans. Will you give Chopstick a fresh start?! Meet Chopstick at the Grass Valley Animal Shelter Tuesday through Saturday 12-4pm or call (530) 477-4630 to learn more.
Sweet Daisy spent the afternoon in the lobby with us. Puppies should not grow up in shelters. We want this girl in a home with a family who loves her! Consider adopting Daisy! Daisy is ~5 months old, spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations. Call Grass Valley Animal Shelter at (530) 477-4630 or stop by the shelter at 556B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley Tuesday through Saturday from noon - 4 pm to meet Daisy.
Looking for an adventure buddy/water dog? Look no further than BENNY! Benny is a big boy just looking for his forever companion. He will make a great friend to anyone looking. Benny loves everything! He is happy playing independently with toys, water, or other dogs. We even think he would be good around cats (with a proper introduction of course!). Consider making Benny a part of your family! Meet Benny at the Grass Valley Shelter Tuesday - Saturday 12-4 at 556B Freeman Lane or call (530) 477- 4630 to learn more.
Check out what Taylor from Take the Lead Canine Coaching has to say about our girl, Koda! Meet Koda Tuesday through Saturday from 12-4 pm at 556 B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley or call (530) 477- 4630 to learn more.
We are still celebrating ADOPT POTATO MONTH!! He is waiting patiently for his people to find him. Potato is 8 years old and loves people. He is easy to please and only needs a safe person and a fenced yard. Reminder that whoever adopts Potato will receive a great gift basket, free food, and a private lesson with Take the Lead Canine Coaching! Please share Potato far and wide!
Potato loved walking through Grass Valley Downtown Association where he got to meet new friends and enjoy the beautiful day! Potato is still looking for his forever home after being in the shelter for 500 days! Come on people! There must be a home out there for this great dog! We are deeming May: Adopt Potato Month! For Potato’s Adoption Month, we are waiving his adoption fee and also offering his lucky adopters a gift basket to sweeten the deal. Included in the basket: *$25 gift card to Petco *Free grooming package *Treats *Toys *Food puzzle *Leash *One private lesson with Take the Lead Canine Coaching *Also included with Potato’s adoption is 4 bags of Fromm food! Call Grass Valley Animal Shelter at (530) 477-4630 or stop by the shelter at 556B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley Tuesday through Saturday from noon - 4 pm to meet Potato! #adoptdontshop #seniordog #potato #adoptme
Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter 556 B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Shelter Phone (530) 477-4630 Animal Control 530-265-7880 Shelter Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 11:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - 11:30am - 4:30pm
Shelter is Closed on Sunday, Monday and All Holidays
Dog Adoptions $100.00 Puppy Adoptions $110.00 Cat/Kitten Adoptions $60.00 All animals are spayed/neutered before leaving the shelter and will have appropriate vaccinations. All animals are also Microchipped with Registration. Animal Control is a division of the Grass Valley Police Department We provide Animal Control services within the City Limits of Grass Valley and City Limits of Nevada City. If you need an officer immediately the best way to contact is 530-265-7880. For animal issues outside the city limits, please contact Animal Control of Nevada County 530-265-1471 or 530-265-7880 If you LOSE or FIND a pet: - Contact both Animal Shelters in our county (City 477-4630 & County 471-5041) and file a “Found or Lost Pet Report" If you live close to another county call that Animal Control agency as well. - Check the house, closets, basement, garage, sheds, open vehicles, etc. - Check with your neighbors - Contact the KNCO radio station and ask that your pet be put on “pet patrol” http://knco.com/submit-to-knco/pet-patrol/ - Put an ad in the lost/found section of the local newspapers http://www.theunion.com - Make flyers with a good photo and description - Post the photo and contact information on the Lost and Found Animals of Nevada County page and Nevada County Peeps page. - Post flyers with permission on local bulletin boards, pet stores, veterinary clinics - Go to the animal shelter at least every couple of days and actively look for your pet in person. - Take it to a vet or shelter to be scanned for a microchip. - If you take an animal to a shelter and the owner doesn't claim the adoptable animal it will be put up for adoption after the required amount of time. Find our adoptable animals on: www.grassvalleyanimalcontrol.petfinder.com https://www.facebook.com/GrassValleyAnimalControl/
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