Merced County Sheriff's Animal Services Bureau

Merced County Sheriff's Animal Services Bureau We’re dedicated to protecting and caring for our community’s animals. To report a crime in progress, dial 911.

Through education, outreach, and compassion, we work to reduce pet overpopulation, promote responsible ownership, and ensure the well-being of animals and people in Merced County. For animal service requests or animal service complaints, call 209-385-7445. This page is not monitored for reporting crimes or other animal services issues. If you need to speak with someone in regards to animal services issues, please call the Merced County Sheriff's Office at 209-385-7445.

✨ MEET KAT’S HIGHLIGHTED FURRY FAVORITE! ✨Frances Drake may not have found his forever home during our Clear the Kennels...
08/27/2025

✨ MEET KAT’S HIGHLIGHTED FURRY FAVORITE! ✨

Frances Drake may not have found his forever home during our Clear the Kennels event, but he’s still waiting—and his adoption fees are waived! 🐾

This sweet, older neutered male Alaskan Husky has been with us since August 2nd. Frances is wonderful on a leash, does great in the car, and absolutely loves being around kids. He’s ready to spend his days surrounded by love and comfort. 🏠💙

ID #:A218892

Meet Fred! This sweet older Pit Bull Terrier mix is the total package! He is dog friendly, affectionate, and so adorable...
08/27/2025

Meet Fred! This sweet older Pit Bull Terrier mix is the total package! He is dog friendly, affectionate, and so adorable! He is treat motivated, knows how to sit, and is truly the best boy. With his adoption fees completely waived, there’s no better time to find your perfect companion. Come meet Fred tomorrow between 9:30–4:30 and let him steal your heart! 💕🏠🐾

ID #:A218700

24 DOGS and 17 CATS found their forever homes in ONE day—now that’s something to celebrate! 🎉Because you showed up and s...
08/24/2025

24 DOGS and 17 CATS found their forever homes in ONE day—now that’s something to celebrate! 🎉

Because you showed up and showed out, so many of our animals finally got the fresh start they deserved. The success of our very first Clear the Kennels event is truly incredible, and we couldn’t have done it without you! 💙

Missed out on the event? Don’t worry! We still have 80 cats and 180 dogs waiting for their chance. Every single one of them is deserving of love and a home. We open tomorrow at 9:30am, so come on down and help us clear the kennels, not just yesterday—but EVERY day! 👏✨

Thank you for supporting your local shelter and for helping us show why it’s always better to adopt, not shop. 🏠🐾

☀️ Come out and help us CLEAR THE KENNELS! 🐾 We’ve got so many amazing animals waiting to meet their forever families, p...
08/23/2025

☀️ Come out and help us CLEAR THE KENNELS! 🐾

We’ve got so many amazing animals waiting to meet their forever families, plus awesome vendors for you to enjoy. Come soak up the sunshine, shop local, and most importantly—make a difference in the life of a shelter pet today! ❤️🐶🐱

📍 2150 Shuttle Drive, Atwater
🕙 10AM–2PM

It’s time to meet our staff furry favorites! These amazing animals all have waived adoption fees today from 10am–2pm, an...
08/23/2025

It’s time to meet our staff furry favorites! These amazing animals all have waived adoption fees today from 10am–2pm, and some will even head home with special goodie baskets from their staff sponsors! 🎁🐶

That’s not all—thanks to the generosity of Brenda and her family, and our friends at Atwater Veterinary Center, even more dogs and cats will have their adoption fees covered today. 🙌

Come out, find your perfect match, and support a day full of love, community, and second chances. Let’s Clear the Kennels together! 🐾✨

📍 Merced County Animal Shelter | 2150 Shuttle Drive
⏰ Today | 10am–2pm

Sheriff Vern Warnke’s staff pick for Clear the Kennels is Glen Powell, a fun-loving German Shepherd mix who’s ready to s...
08/23/2025

Sheriff Vern Warnke’s staff pick for Clear the Kennels is Glen Powell, a fun-loving German Shepherd mix who’s ready to steal your heart! Glen is just one of many amazing dogs that will have their adoption fees completely waived tomorrow during our big event. From 10am–2pm at the Merced County Animal Shelter (2150 Shuttle Drive), you can shop and eat local, enter into raffles, meet rescue partners, tour the shelter, and of course, find your perfect match. Don’t miss this chance to take home Glen Powell or another furry friend who’s waiting for a forever family—this is the perfect day to clear the kennels and fill your heart! 🐾🏠

Our staff do so much behind the scenes that often goes unrecognized — from caring for the animals to handling adoptions,...
08/23/2025

Our staff do so much behind the scenes that often goes unrecognized — from caring for the animals to handling adoptions, paperwork, phone calls, and more. Theresa, who many of you know from our front desk, is just one example of the heart our team puts into this work. She truly cares about every outcome for the animals in our facility.

Her highlighted pup is Banjo! You can adopt him for FREE tomorrow at our Clear the Kennels event. By adopting, you’re not only saving a life, but also showing our staff how much their hard work means. Plus, you’ll make Theresa’s day extra special! 🩷🐾

🗓️TOMORROW August 23rd
🕦10am-2pm
📍2150 Shuttle Drive

SEE YOU THERE!

Meet Ritzi! This stunning Cane Corso girl is as sweet as she is beautiful. She’s gentle, loyal, and ready to find a fore...
08/21/2025

Meet Ritzi! This stunning Cane Corso girl is as sweet as she is beautiful. She’s gentle, loyal, and ready to find a forever family to love and protect. If you’ve been looking for a big-hearted companion, Ritzi just might be your perfect match! 🐾✨

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SHELTER REOPENING ANNOUNCEMENTTo Our Valued Community,We are pleased to announce that Merced County Animal Services has ...
08/19/2025

SHELTER REOPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

To Our Valued Community,

We are pleased to announce that Merced County Animal Services has been cleared from our recent Canine Distemper concerns, and the Animal Shelter at 2150 Shuttle Drive is now back to regular intake days and full operations.

The health and safety of the animals in our care—and of pets throughout the community—remain our top priority. Thanks to the hard work of our staff, veterinarians, and rescue partners, we were able to successfully quarantine, sanitize, and restore our facility to a safe environment for all animals.

As we reopen, we strongly encourage all pet owners to:
• Vaccinate your dogs, especially with the DHPP vaccine (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza).
• Microchip your pets to help reunite them quickly if they are ever lost.

Taking these simple but vital steps will help protect your pets, reduce the risk of illness, and keep them out of the shelter.
We are grateful for the patience and support our community has shown during this temporary closure. We are even happier to be reopening just in time for our Clear the Shelters event—a perfect opportunity for families to meet their new best friends.

For questions, please contact us at 209-385-7436 or email [email protected].

Merced County Sheriff Animal Services

Address

2150 Shuttle Drive
Atwater, CA
95301

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12093857436

Website

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