Mission Statement

Improving the community by protecting and advancing the health, safety and welfare of animals within the community of Elk Grove.

Animal Services Team

Our team consists of:

Animal Services Officers

Respond to loose animals that are sick, injured, or abandoned. They work to reunite pets with their families and address all public safety concerns.

Animal Care Staff

Provide excellent care to all animals that enter our shelter. They provide care to the animals, and support to visitors and adopters at the shelter too.

Customer Service Staff

Serve our community by processing licenses, redemptions, adoptions and more. They are the friendly faces that greet you when you come to our service counter or enter our shelter.

Veterinary Staff

Provide medical care for all animals that enter our shelter. They provide relief and comfort for injured and sick animals that may otherwise be suffering.

Volunteers

Assist our entire staff in all areas of the shelter. They provide additional care and support to the animals and human visitors at the shelter.

Learn more about becoming a volunteer or get notifications for volunteer opportunities.

Programs

Our entire team is here to support our mission through numerous programs including, but not limited to:

Redemptions

Reuniting lost pets back to their families.

View Lost and Found Pets

Adoptions

Helping unclaimed animals find loving, new homes.

View Adoptable Pets

Volunteering

Members of the community can get involved to help our Elk Grove animals.

Learn more about becoming a volunteer or get notifications for volunteer opportunities.

Fostering

Animals who need extra support can have a chance at adoptions.

Learn more how you can help animals by fostering.

Education

Empowering our community with knowledge.

As our shelter grows, so will our programs. This is an exciting time for our animal-loving community in Elk Grove and we hope you’ll join us in our mission!

Meet the Staff

Learn more about our team