Carson Animal Shelter

I am a volunteer foster mom, to help raise kitties until they become adaptable age. Sometimes come with their mommy. Staff in the office, sometime frustrate me but other medical staff, volunteer staff, animal handlers are really nice. Hope other people can help them being a volunteer.

Carson Animal Shelter is a truly amazing place. It was unbelievable to see so many people surrendering their dogs, each with a different story, it was just heartbreaking, I nearly broke out in tears. It was then that I realized what the staff members and volunteers go through every day. These heroes are on the front lines every day helping dogs get adopted. Housing them with dignity and car every day. The staff are all so kind and patient. There are amazing discounts available. I brought home our little Dusty and she’s adjusting to her new family just fine. Thank you Carson Animal Shelter you are doing a great service to our dogs and our community. GodBlessYou all.

Carson Animal Care Center is part of the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC), one of the largest progressive animal control agencies in the U.S. It covers an expansive region of 3.4K miles of cities, beaches, mountains, & deserts, providing 24/7 animal control & rescue services with a 24-hour communication center. DACC adopted a new philosophy expression: "Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering" in which their shelters strive to create the best outcome for all animals by treating them respectfully & alleviating their suffering with the intent to maximize their lives while balancing animal comfort & public safety. My son & I were in the neighborhood for lunch over the weekend, & saw that Carson Animal Care Center was en route home so I wanted to stop by their cat house to see if there's any kittens/cats that might be a good fit with our Lynx Point Siamese kitten that we adopted last year. There were several possibilities, but only 1 stood out, a cute 4-month old gray & white kitten; ID: A5756923. He kept meowing at us when we were near his cage, & paraded/rubbed himself back & forth in his cage... definitely wanted our attention! He reached out with his paws to tap our fingers & hands, & liked the mini rubs that we were able to give between the bars. I nicknamed him "Butter" because he just melts your heart & in your hands. He was on hold, to be released W, 02/25/26. I tried to come back before Carson Animal Care Center opens at 11:00 AM, but was slightly delayed (11:15 AM) & Butter was gone. Sad for us, but happy for him to find his fur-ever home. Yay!! I walked around to see if the previous cats had warmed up yet. Again, there were 2 cats that called out when I was near their cage... a charming 14-month old brown, black, & white female tabby with beautiful golden eyes named Sadie, & a 1-year old white & tan male domestic shorthair with gorgeous light blue eyes (similar to Snow's eyes) that is unnamed. I trekked to the front office to request interaction time & had to complete a form. By the time I received the form & returned, Sadie was adopted in a span of 10-mins; while friendly at CACC, she might be a handful at home. I waited a few minutes & no staff returned to the cat house so I went outside, & another officer pointed to another officer who could help with my interaction request. He crossed off the previous ID, & noted A5757653. The makeshift plexi-room echoed a bit so I let him explore the open space & waited for him to warm up to me. I clicked a couple of times & he came to me. This boy has a more gentle temperament, though he'll shed like crazy. He likes head & neck rubs, didn't mind me cleaning gunk from his eyes, or holding his paws/squeezing his nails too much, which means I can probably cut his nails. While rubbing against my leg, I picked him up to place on my lap & he marked my tee & jeans. I scratched him a bit more before leaving & informed the officer that I intend to adopt him. I spent almost 1/2-hr. waiting in the front office, waiting for my turn to process the adoption. I mentioned that he appears to be intact (he is) & CACC will neuter him tomorrow. I asked if it can be pushed to F, 02/27/26 due to the kids' after-school activities, & if he can be cleaned up/groomed because I won't be able to after his surgery. His coat was dirty & slightly matted, & had long, sharp nails; I'm hoping they can take care of this so he's somewhat clean coming home. There's a February adoption special... all adoptions are $14 (I'm guessing for Valentine's). Thanks for our fur baby addition, Carson Animal Care Center... we can't wait to welcome this cutie home!

My landlords animal got loose and someone turned him in. She is diabled so as a thoughtful person I just wanted to help so I offered to go get the dog. I called first to explain the situation. The lady gave me such a hard time they couldn't give me the price over the phone she said. Long story short, I go up there. The staff are not very helpful, snotty and told me that I talked to the call center and they don't know what I need to get the dog. WHAT DO THEY GET PAID FOR IF THEY DONT KNOW WHAT TO TELL YOU? It took 4 hrs and a lot of phone calls and alot of crap. These people don't love the animals and want what's best. They just use them to funnel money. Shaking My Head.

These beautiful fur babies need a forever home, I wish I could save them all. The main ones that caught my attention were these two, Nala, female pitbull & Anakin, male Siberian husky.