The Tulare Animal Services Sheltering Facility is an open admissions shelter serving Tulare and several contract cities in the area. They take in stray, injured, sick, and surrendered animals, as well as animals involved in biting incidents, and work to find permanent homes for those who are adoptable. The shelter provides humane care and regular exercise during an animal’s stay, with veterinary oversight to make sure medical needs are addressed.

When you visit to look for an adoption prospect, you’ll find a rotating selection of dogs and other animals available. The shelter handles all animal licensing for rabies control in the county, so you can also take care of registration during your visit. Licensing payments can be handled in person or mailed in if that’s more convenient.

Every adoption from Tulare Animal Services includes spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, a rabies vaccine, and standard vaccines given while the animal was in shelter care. If you live within Tulare city limits, you’ll also receive a one-year city license as part of the adoption package.

The shelter’s approach focuses on assessment and rehabilitation to identify which animals are good candidates for adoption. Staff members work with each animal to understand behavior and needs before placement. This means when you adopt, you’re getting information about the dog’s temperament and any special considerations.

Since it’s an open admissions facility, they accept animals regardless of space or behavior issues, which means the shelter can fill up during busy seasons. This is worth keeping in mind if you’re planning a visit—going on a weekday morning might give you a quieter experience and more one-on-one time with staff who can tell you about individual animals.