For emergencies, such as downed power lines, call 9-1-1. To report downed trees or other large debris in the roadway, please call the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department’s non-emergency line at (909) 941-1488. Due to the elevated fire risk, Southern California Edison has notified customers of possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs, for more information about PSPS, visit https://www.sce.com/psps.

Adopt a Pet

Please be advised that some of the animals may be new to our Animal Center or may have special holds and are not yet available for adoption. If you find an animal you are interested in, contact us or visit our Center for availability.

If you believe an animal is your lost pet, please immediately contact us and visit our Animal Center with proof of ownership.

Did you know the Animal Center also has cats available for adoption at the PetSmart in Glendora? Visit our offsite location at 1301 E Gladstone St, Glendora, CA 91740.

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Dogs

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Cats

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Small Animals

Please click below to view the small animals at our Center.

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Adoption Information

Getting Started

Adopting a Pet

Our goal is to match available pets with suitable homes to ensure long-term success. Therefore, the average adoption can take one to two hours. We appreciate your patience with our process.

Adoption Process

All adoptions are first come, first approved on the date the animal becomes available. This means the first adopter or family that meets the adoption requirements and is a good match for the pet. Adoption requirements include:

All household members are present at the start of the meet and greet.
If you are adopting a dog, all residents dogs are present and available to be introduced to the new dog.
You own your home or have permission from the property owner to have the type of pet you are interested in.

Please note, we do not place holds on animals.

Day of Adoption

Complete a Meet and Greet form and turn it into the front office.

Meet with an Animal Caretaker to discuss the pet(s) you are potentially interested in. The Animal Caretaker will bring the pet out for you and your household to interact with. If you are adopting a dog, all resident dogs must also be brought into the Animal Center to be introduced to the new dog.
If the Meet and Greet goes well, the Meet and Greet will be approved by our Animal Caretaker. If any part of the interaction does not meet the needs of all parties, our staff will try to help you find another pet that would be a suitable match for your household.
Once the Meet and Greet is approved, you will be asked to return to the Front Lobby. Our Front Office staff will assist you in filling out the adoption contract, answer any questions you may have, and obtain payment for the adoption.
As required by law, all animals must be spayed or neutered before leaving the Center. If your adopted pet is spayed or neutered, it can go home the same day. If it is not spayed or neutered the Front Office will schedule its appointment and pick up date for you.

***Please be advised that the last meet & greet with an animal starts promptly 1 hour prior to closing time (6 pm on weekdays and 5 pm on weekends). Make sure to turn in your Meet and Greet form before the cut off time.***

Requirements

Fees

Please Note

FeLV and FIV in Cats and Kittens

Foster Care Program

Getting Started

Do you have room in your house and heart to help a pet in need? The RC Animal Center is always looking for foster families to temporarily care for orphaned pets, pets recovering from medical procedures and pets that need to learn a few manners before they are placed up for adoption. We provide foster families with all the supplies and assistance needed to help make the fostering experience a success.

If you are not able to foster or volunteer, but can donate supplies to our program, check out our Foster Care Wish List.

Program requirements:

Neonatal Kitten Nursery

Rancho Cucamonga Kitten Nursery

In 2015, the RC Animal Center opened a 24-hour neonatal kitten nursery to care for kittens 1 day old to 8 weeks old. Recipient of the 2016 Helen Putnam Award of Excellence in the category of Public Trust, Ethics and Community Involvement, the RC Kitten Nursery is one of the first municipal kitten nurseries to open. Since opening, it has provided a safe haven for thousands of orphaned kittens. The program is largely funded from donations and volunteer support.

We encourage you to be a part of this exciting and life-saving movement by volunteering or donating!

Foster Care Wish List.

Pet Cadet Program

Community Cat Programs

Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR)

Feral Cats (cats that are not social and live without human contact) that reside in Rancho Cucamonga can be humanely trapped and brought to the Animal Center for spay or neuter. Once altered, the cat will be returned to the responsible party (caretaker) to be released in the area it was trapped. Trapping, neutering, and releasing healthy feral cats in the areas they were living helps to reduce the overall number of unwanted cats and kittens in our community.

Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program

Adopt a Barn Cat (Working Cat)

Dogs
Puppy (up to 6 months)	$150.00
Adult (6 months and up)	$100.00
Adoption Includes: spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, dewormer, and flea & tick prevention.
Cats
Kitten (up to 6 months)	$60.00
Adult (6 months and up)	$45.00
Adoption Includes: spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, dewormer, and flea & tick prevention.
Rabbits
All ages	$40.00
Adoption Includes: spay or neuter and microchip
Guinea Pig	$20.00
Hamster/Rat/Mouse	$5.00