Humboldt County Animal Care and Control

Humboldt County Animal Care and Control This is the official Humboldt County Sheriff's Animal Control and Shelter page. Find your lost pet, ask questions, or find a new member for your family.

The Humboldt County Division of Animal Care and Control strives to promote responsible pet ownership through education and regulation. We provide animal control and sheltering services for the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County. If you live in an incorporated area of Humboldt County, such as the Cities of Eureka, Arcata, Blue Lake, Trinidad, Fortuna, Ferndale or Rio Dell, or are on Tribal Lan

ds, please contact the appropriate governing authority for information concerning animal regulation in your area.

Some more happy adoption photos from this month. Wishing Joop, Phoebe, Brice, Quiche, Doug, Garbanzo and Mocha the best ...
08/20/2026

Some more happy adoption photos from this month. Wishing Joop, Phoebe, Brice, Quiche, Doug, Garbanzo and Mocha the best in their new homes.

Grayson and Wisp have been adopted!
08/03/2026

Grayson and Wisp have been adopted!

Cake has been adopted! Enjoy your new family.
07/28/2026

Cake has been adopted! Enjoy your new family.

07/23/2026

After 4 years of having Humboldt Dash and Splash visit the Humboldt County Animal Shelter we have finally had one of our in-shelter dogs jump off of the dock. Young Apollo was so enthusiastic about playing the game that he was brave enough to jump off of the dock. If you are interested in meeting Apollo a link to his info will be posted in comments.

Flash and Slinky were adopted together.
07/23/2026

Flash and Slinky were adopted together.

Here are some happy adoption photos of Gravy, Roo and Scooter. We wish all of them a happy future with their new familie...
07/23/2026

Here are some happy adoption photos of Gravy, Roo and Scooter. We wish all of them a happy future with their new families.

Rex wasn't particularly thrilled about being photographed but is extremely enthusiastic about embarking on his new life ...
07/16/2026

Rex wasn't particularly thrilled about being photographed but is extremely enthusiastic about embarking on his new life with his new family.

Huey has been adopted! Wishing him and his new family a fabulous life together!
07/15/2026

Huey has been adopted! Wishing him and his new family a fabulous life together!

06/25/2026

UPDATE: The phones are functioning once again.

Our phones aren't working right now. If you need to contact us, you may email us at [email protected] Hopefully our Couty IT Department will be able to get the problem solved quickly.

*UPDATE*We adopted out 9 dogs and all 7 of our adoptable cats today! Happy tails to all of our friends and their new fam...
06/01/2026

*UPDATE*

We adopted out 9 dogs and all 7 of our adoptable cats today! Happy tails to all of our friends and their new families.



FREE adoptions this Saturday June 6th!

Address

980 Lycoming Avenue
McKinleyville, CA
95519

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17078409132

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