Community resources and programs in Kern County providing animal services services. Last updated: May 22, 2026.
Description: Provides a canine sanctuary for homeless dogs, adoptions, and spay/neuter education and assistance.
Who is eligible: Abandoned dogs
Fees: Donations accepted
Hours: Monday-Saturday:10:00am-4:00pm Rain cancels visits
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-391-8212 | Email: alphacanine75@gmail.com
Address: Call ahead of time for directions., Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides a variety of community resource centers in Kern County. Based on your needs, you, a Kern community member, can contact any of these locations for help with general resources, such as;Case management development milestones for child age 0-5Court mandated classesSchool ReedinessVita- Free Tax PrepTransportation AssistanceSupport GroupsUtility and/or Water AssistanceEmergency FoodDMV VouchersBaby suppliesSummer BridgeFoster Youth servicesLocal Resource referral and more....
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact: Phone: 661-631-6000 | Email: oropezk@kerndhs.com | Website: https://www.kcdhs.org/resources/community-resources
Address: Multiple Locations, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Description: Provides emergency Pet Food
Who is eligible: Pet owners seeking assistance with pet food. Limit 1 visit per month and 6 visits per calendar year.
Hours: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month: 10:00am-12:00pm
Languages offered: English, American Sign Language
Contact: Phone: 661-369-1222 | Email: info@bakersfieldpetfoodpantry.org | Website: http://www.bakersfieldpetfoodpantry.org
Address: 4300 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313
Description: Provides natural history museum, a zoo, and botanical garden.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Fees: Regular admission: adults $12.00, seniors $9.00, children 3-12 years $8.00, children under 3 are free Military/Veterans (w/ID) - FREE.
Hours: Open Tuesday- Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm, closed on major holidays.
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-872-2256 | Email: memaitland@kern.org | Website: www.calmzoo.org
Address: 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93306-9612
Description: Provides assistance with animal shelter, adoption and rescue services, and animal complaints.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-720-2244 | Email: esalim@cityofdelano.org | Website: https://www.cityofdelano.org/232/Animal-Control
Address: 1525 Mettler Avenue , Delano, CA 93215
Description: Program provides shelter, holdings and adoptions, animal license, file animal complaints, disaster response for animal control and sheltering, lost and found animal services, and vaccination for cats and dogs.
Who is eligible: Bakersfield Fruitvale location accommodates only cats and dogs
Fees: No fee for turning in a found animal.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-868-7100 | Email: animalservices@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.kerncountyanimalservices.org/
Address: 3951 Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides shelter for animals, holdings, adoptions and dog license sales.
Who is eligible: Call for information
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-824-1030 | Email: animalservices@kerncounty.com | Website: http://www.kerncountyanimalservices.org/
Address: 923 Poole Street, Mojave, CA 93501
Description: The Kern County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) provides a variety of child support services to custodial and non-custodial parents and helps parents fulfill their responsibilities to their children.Services DCSS Provides: Locating a parent to establish paternity and/or child support Establishing, modifying and enforcing a court order for child support Enforcement of child support and spousal support orders Establishing and enforcing medical support (including dental, and vision care) Gentetic TestingServices DCSS Does Not Provide: Handling of custody or visitation matters Handling of divorces Obtaining or enforcing restraining orders Establishment of spousal support ordersThe Ombudsperson helps you resolve issues with your child support case, explains your rights and responsibilities, and explains ways you can get child support services.Responsibilities of the Ombudsperson: To help you with child support issues To assist you in understanding the complaint resolution process before, during, and after the complaint is filed To assist you in preparing for a State hearing You can file a complaint if you are not satisfied with the assistance you are receiving from the county Department of Child Support Services in resolving your child support issuesKids County Resource Center available for public use. Community Resource Information Three Computers with Internet Access Copier/Printer Fax Machine Phone
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: | Email: childsupport@kernco.cse.ca.gov | Website: http://www.kerncountychildsupportservices.com/
Address: 3701 North Sillect Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides shelter for animals, adoption, lost pet/pet redemption, licensing, spay and neuter assistance, vaccinations, micro-chipping, owner turn-in/surrender, stray animal intake, and volunteer opportunities.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 760-378-1131 | Email: animalservices@kerncounty.com | Website: http://www.kerncountyanimalservices.org/
Address: 14891 Highway 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Description: Provides physical fitness and athletic competition.
Who is eligible: Children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-383-2909 | Email: kern@sosc.org | Website: http://www.sosc.org/kerncounty
Address: 2020 20th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Volunteer based. When funding available:Program provides cat adoptions, cat food pantry, spay and neuter vouchers, cat trap rentals, education and other programs (must call to inquire) Program does not pick up feral cats or kittens due to limited space. At the moment, program is not taking cats and kittens (except for rare circumstances at this time).
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: No fees for programs. Adoption fees only.
Hours: By appointment.
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-327-4706 | Email: AlisaD@TheCatPeople.org | Website: www.thecatpeople.org
Address: 4120 East Drive , Bakersfield, CA 93308
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