We always have wonderful pets in need of loving, permanent homes. Like & follow! If you need an officer immediately, call 530-265-7880.
The Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter serves as a safe place for animals who have been relinquished to our care, or who were not claimed during their stray holding period. Grass Valley Animal Control & Shelter
556 B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Shelter Phone (530) 477-4630
Animal Control - Dispatch (530) 265-7880
Dog Adoptions $100.00
Puppy Adoptions $115.00
Cat/Kitten Adoptions $60.00
All animals are spayed/neutered before leaving the shelter, and will have appropriate vaccinations and a microchip. Animal Control is a division of the Grass Valley Police Department
We provide Animal Control services within the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. For animal issues outside the city limits, please contact
Animal Control of Nevada County 530-265-7880 or 530-265-1471
LOST or FOUND a PET:
- Contact BOTH animal shelters in our county (City: 530-477-4630 & County: 530-471-5041) and file a “Found or Lost Pet Report" If you live close to another county call that Animal Control agency as well.
- Check the house, closets, basement, garage, sheds, open vehicles, etc.
- Check with your neighbors
- Contact the KNCO radio station and ask that your pet be put on “pet patrol” http://knco.com/submit-to-knco/pet-patrol/
- Put an ad in the lost/found section of the local newspapers http://www.theunion.com
- Make flyers with : A good photo, description of animal, contact Info, where lost
- Post the photo and contact information on the Lost and Found Animals of Nevada County page, Nevada County Peeps page, Nevada County Lost Pets page, 530 Cody Alert page
- Post flyers with permission on local bulletin boards, pet stores, veterinary clinics
- Go to the animal shelter at least every couple of days and actively look for your pet in person.
- Take a found animal to either shelter or any veterinary hospital to be scanned for a microchip.
- If you’ve found an animal and are interested in adopting it should it not be claimed, let the shelter know. All animals are held the required amount of time before being placed for adoption.
11/05/2025
Happy updates✨
Rocky (formally known as Rocket) is doing so good in his new home. His forever family is absolutely in love with him and we couldn’t be happier for them!
✨We love getting updates from adopters and seeing how our former shelter babies are doing!
If you’re interested in adopting, consider our shelter, we have lots of adorable adoptable pets!
Call us at (530)477-4630 or visit us during shelter hours Tuesday-Saturday 12-4pm
at 556B Freeman Ln, Grass Valley!
11/04/2025
Zeke is a dream dog. Come to the shelter and meet him! 🐾
10/31/2025
Reunited
FOUND- S. Auburn St in GV on 10/31
Do you know this dog or her owner? Please call our shelter at 530-477-4630 if you know who she belongs to.
10/29/2025
FOUND- Colfax Ave/Ophir St in GV on 10/28
Do you know this pup or her owner? If so, please have them call our shelter at 530-477-4630.
10/27/2025
Meet Bingo!!!
He is absolutely loving his field trip, and is super friendly with smaller dogs and cats!
He is such a little cuddle bug and just wants to follow you around.
Bingo is scheduled to be neutered on Wednesday 10/29, after that he will be ready to be adopted!🤩
Whoever adopts bingo is definitely going to be a winner!!
Visit the shelter during
Open hours: Tuesday-Sat 12-4pm
556b Freeman Ln, Grass Valley
or call at (530)477-4630
Ps. Seriously he’s the best 🥰
10/26/2025
Found on Conaway Ave. on 10-26-25. Female, no chip no collar. If you know this kitty or have information about who she belongs to, please contact the shelter at 530-477-4630
10/25/2025
10/25/2025
10/25/2025
Happening today and every Saturday! A one stop shop for pet food, pet supplies, and our vaccine clinic Saturdays from 12-2 at the Grass Valley Animal Shelter!
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Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter
556 B Freeman Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Shelter Phone (530) 477-4630 Animal Control 530-265-7880
Shelter Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 11:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - 11:30am - 4:30pm
Shelter is Closed on Sunday, Monday and All Holidays
Dog Adoptions $100.00
Puppy Adoptions $110.00
Cat/Kitten Adoptions $60.00
All animals are spayed/neutered before leaving the shelter and will have appropriate vaccinations. All animals are also Microchipped with Registration.
Animal Control is a division of the Grass Valley Police Department
We provide Animal Control services within the City Limits of Grass Valley and City Limits of Nevada City.
If you need an officer immediately the best way to contact is 530-265-7880.
For animal issues outside the city limits, please contact Animal Control of Nevada County 530-265-1471 or 530-265-7880
If you LOSE or FIND a pet:
- Contact both Animal Shelters in our county (City 477-4630 & County 471-5041) and file a “Found or Lost Pet Report" If you live close to another county call that Animal Control agency as well.
- Check the house, closets, basement, garage, sheds, open vehicles, etc.
- Check with your neighbors
- Contact the KNCO radio station and ask that your pet be put on “pet patrol” http://knco.com/submit-to-knco/pet-patrol/
- Put an ad in the lost/found section of the local newspapers http://www.theunion.com
- Make flyers with a good photo and description
- Post the photo and contact information on the Lost and Found Animals of Nevada County page and Nevada County Peeps page.
- Post flyers with permission on local bulletin boards, pet stores, veterinary clinics
- Go to the animal shelter at least every couple of days and actively look for your pet in person.
- Take it to a vet or shelter to be scanned for a microchip.
- If you take an animal to a shelter and the owner doesn't claim the adoptable animal it will be put up for adoption after the required amount of time.
Find our adoptable animals on:
www.grassvalleyanimalcontrol.petfinder.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GrassValleyAnimalControl/
