Animal Shelters

Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance

Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.

What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter

  • An intake process where you complete an adoption application
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
  • Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
  • Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
  • Post-adoption support from shelter staff

Types of Animal Shelters

Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters

These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.

Private Nonprofit Shelters

These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.

Rescue Organizations

Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.

Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help

  • Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
  • Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
  • Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
  • Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives

Find Shelters on Petzooie

Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.

311. 22206 Kennedy Rd, Benton City, WA 99320

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • Saturday12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  • SundayClosed

In order to be ready to take over from the County, concerned Jefferson County residents formed the Humane Society of Jefferson County (HSJCWA) in 2008. We took over running the shelter in 2012 from the county and the sheriff's office.

312. The Pit Bull Pen Rescue

Our goal is to save dogs in danger, protect the breed, and inform people about the characteristics of pit bulls when they are raised in a loving environment.

313. Pet OverPopulation Prevention

Time:
  • Monday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • FridayClosed
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

A non-profit offering low-cost access to spay/neuter services for low-income households as well as foster-based adoption and rehoming services for cats and dogs.

314. Benton County Canine Shelter

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

The purpose of the Benton County Canine Shelter is to provide safety to the mistreated and neglected dogs in the unincorporated regions of Benton County as well as shelter to the displaced and abandoned pets. We work to raise awareness of the value of responsible pet ownership and care in the community and think that all dogs should have a safe and loving environment before being adopted by their forever families.

315. Humane Society of Cowlitz County

Time:
  • Monday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

A volunteer board of directors oversees the non-profit organization known as the Humane Society of Cowlitz County. Although the Humane Society does not receive funding from a local organization, it does have an animal control contract with the counties of Cowlitz, Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, and Woodland. The Humane Society is an open admission facility that accepts strays as well as animals that have been released by their owners. These animals include dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, and other common household pets.

316. The Kitty Rescue

Time:
  • Monday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

The Kitty Rescue is a NON-PROFIT, NO-KILL501-(c) 3 Organization. Every donation is tax deductible. Litter, dry and canned cat food, towels, bleach, and of course financial aid are all things we could use.

317. Wenatchee Valley Humane Society

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • FridayClosed
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society was established in 1967 by Gwyneth and Bruce Mitchell, fulfilling their aim of providing homes and hope for stray animals in the Wenatchee Valley. The shelter increased in size and services as the Mitchells carried out their purpose. The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society still upholds their history and dedication today.

318. Animal Rescue Friends Society of Grant County

We are a Grant County, Washington, nonprofit animal rescue. assisting abandoned and found/lost pets. We offer Adoption of Rescued Pets as well as Rehoming Services.

319. Ellensburg Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

We have a great selection of cats and dogs available for adoption, and the Ellensburg Yakima Humane Society is constantly searching for people to help. We cordially invite you to come see our animals and consider adopting one of them.

320. WAIF Freeland Cat Adoption

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Saturday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
  • Sunday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

A non-profit group called the Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation (WAIF) was established in 1990 with the goal of aiding the stray pets on Whidbey Island. In the interim, until loving homes can be found for the animals, WAIF is committed to giving displaced pets food, shelter, veterinary care, and love.