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Why mixed breeds make great companion animals

So You Want to Adopt a Puppy....

Available Dogs

Available Cats

Available Small Animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.)

Available Other Animals (birds, reptiles, farm animals, etc.)

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Other Animals Available for Adoption

These are only some of the exotic animals we have for adoption. We do our best to update this page regularly (with volunteers) but we can't guarantee every animal shown here is still available. It's also typical that we have animals in the shelter who haven't yet had their photos taken, so even though the site has been updated, that doesn't mean you're seeing all the animals here that are actually available at our shelter. So please come down to the shelter! It's a loving place and we are happy to help you find the perfect pet for you. To hear a recording of the most current listing of animals for adoption, call 650/340-7022, extension 708 (birds) and extension 709 (reptiles). In addition we have farm animals that need loving homes, please call extension 332 for more info.

Because exotic animals have specialized needs, PHS/SPCA adopts them to potential adopters that have researched the care required for that particular animal. If you are interested in an exotic animal, please call Customer Service at 650/340-7022 extension 354 for more information or visit the shelter in person. Please note we do not ship animals, adopters must visit the shelter in person prior to adoption.

If you are interested in a particular species, such as a snake, you can use the search box below. Some of the animals listed have additional information, photos, or videos available. Click the photo or description for a pop up box showing this information. If you don't see any animals, be sure to enable Javascript in your browser. Or please visit Petfinder.com to see our available animals.

To adopt an exotic animal, please call 650/340-7022 extension 354 for more information or visit the shelter in person. Shelter hours are 11 am to 7 pm on the weekdays and 11 am to 6 pm on the weekends. It is often not possible for our staff to complete adoptions when visitors arrive less than an hour before we close (7 pm on weekdays and 6 pm on weekends). Please note this and arrive at least an hour before our closing time if you think you might be adopting a pet.

**CAUTION: Turtles may transmit bacteria causing disease in humans. It is important to wash the hands thoroughly after handling turtles or material that had contact with turtles. Do not allow water or any other substance that had contact with turtles to come in contact with food or areas where food is prepared. Make sure that these precautions are followed by children and others handling turtles.

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