Friends of the Castaic Shelter

Friends of the Castaic Shelter Volunteer run page dedicated to increasing pet adoptions at the Castaic Animal Care Center
Shelter. Open to the public Monday-Saturday from 11-5. Sadly, NO. YES!

Closed Sundays. Email: [email protected]
Address:
31044 Charlie Cyn Rd
Castaic, Ca 91384 Click link above to schedule an appointment to meet animals. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Will the shelter allow me to foster? Unless you are an approved foster who has completed the county's foster training class, the answer is sadly no.
2. Does the shelter require I come into the shelte

r to adopt? Yes, although due to Covid the shelter is currently closed and adoptions or “meet and greets” are by appointment only. If you are out of state and can find a 501(c)3 rescue who is an adoption partner of the Los Angeles County shelter system (DACC) they will be able to pull the pet for you.
3. Does the Castaic Shelter ship animals? No, the shelter doesn’t have the budget or manpower to ship animals.
4. Is the Castaic Shelter a "no kill" shelter? The shelter is far from a "no kill" shelter. The staff does not want to euthanize any animals - but unfortunately the shelter's intakes far exceed the adoptions. Castaic Shelter is not a rescue so please be aware that if you surrender an animal it may not get adopted.
5. Can you help and if so how? If you are local you can sign up for the volunteer training program, but volunteer training is currently on hold due to Covid. You can always help us by networking and sharing our animals. If you wish to donate to our charitable arm, the "Dreams Come True" charity which provides outside medical help to pets at the Castaic Animal Care Center, you can do so by sending a tax deductible check to the shelter. No donation is too small! This page promotes the adoption and rescue of pets from the Castaic Shelter. All dogs and cats who are included in this album are at the Castaic Shelter and urgently in need of adoption or rescue.

The Dog Days of Summer are here!From June 23 through July 31, adoption fees for all dogs are waived at Los Angeles Count...
06/23/2026

The Dog Days of Summer are here!
From June 23 through July 31, adoption fees for all dogs are waived at Los Angeles County Animal Care Centers. Every adoption includes spay/neuter surgery and a microchip at no cost.
If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now is the perfect time to meet your match.
Visit your nearest LA County Animal Care Center and help a shelter dog start their next chapter.

06/23/2026

What a well behaved boy!
Chomp is the coolest 2 yr old pup. We think he’s pure bred Black Mouth Cur, a loyal and intelligent breed.
This poor guy was adopted as a tiny puppy, only to be found abandoned two years later and brought back to the shelter.

In spite of all that, he is super friendly with other dogs and with people, and seems to love everyone he’s met so far.
He has beginning obedience skills, medium energy, he’s affectionate, playful, and he gives a fabulous hug 🤗

If this sounds good to you, please come meet him now.
If not, please take a moment to SHARE this post!

This precious boy deserves the best! Let’s help him find a proper home with a family that will treat him right.

Chomp is ready to go home now
📍 SCV Animal Care Center
31044 N Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384
☎️ 661-257-3191
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Mo–Sa, 11am–5pm
💻 animalcare.lacounty.gov




06/22/2026

🐝 Swipe Right! Bumble just wants to love somebody! Bumble, , is a 3 year old, 65 pound male German Shepherd who came in as a stray. He seems chill with beginning obedience skills. Staff are requiring a home with only female dogs. Bumble likes treats and ball. Come meet your match at Castaic!
SCV Animal Care Center
31044 N. Charlie Canyon Road
Castaic, CA 91384
Monday through Saturday 11-5
[email protected]
🐝

06/21/2026

Allow us to introduce Lulu ( )! This 48-lb, two year old husky darling is more than ready to go home. Her former owners report that she loves a red ball, is crate trained, and likes to lay at your feet, but they skipped telling us why they had to let her go. She is affectionate and sweet with people, and our behavior team thinks she would fit in best with calm dogs.

To learn more about Lulu, reach out to us or drop in to the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center 31044 N. Charlie Canyon Rd Castaic,CA 91384 open: Monday through Saturday 11-5.

06/20/2026

Clyde is totally URGENT, please SHARE‼️

Clyde is 3 years old and over the puppy craziness, he’s medium energy, and he’s such an affectionate fluffy boy!

He’s good with large dogs & shares his kennel with another dog.

The shelter is struggling, way over capacity, which means he needs out now or he may not make it.

If you think you have room in your heart and home for Clyde, please come meet him now. And feel free to contact the shelter now via email.

If not, please take a moment to SHARE this sweet boy! He needs us 🙏

He’s waiting & hopeful at
📍 SCV Animal Care Center
31044 N Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384
☎️ 661-257-3191
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Mo–Sa, 11am–5pm
💻 animalcare.lacounty.gov




06/20/2026

Meet Remi , a 1 year old, 37 lb petite Pittie who is super friendly with dogs and people!
She’s spent most of her life in kennels, yet is still affectionate and eager to please.
She’s is an absolute gem!
Remi deserves to know the safety of a home of her own, and she has so much love to give. Let’s get her out of this over-crowded shelter now!
Hurry in to meet this little cutie@
📍 SCV Animal Care Center
31044 N Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384
☎️ 661-257-3191
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Mo–Sa, 11am–5pm
💻 animalcare.lacounty.gov




06/20/2026
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06/15/2026

This is Belle . She is a 4 year old Pittie mix and she’s as sweet as can be with staff and volunteers.

Her previous owners said she is house trained, crate trained, has lived with small dogs & cats. She can, however, be dog selective especially with food or toys involved.
Other than that, they said she is cuddly, loves people and a great dog.
They left her at the shelter because she didn’t get along with one of the small dogs in their home…and the shelter thinks she’d do best as your only pup because of that.

Now she’s confused, sad, and losing weight here—she is soooo in need of love and food!!

If Belle sounds like a good fit for you, please hurry in to meet her! If not, please SHARE to help this baby be seen!

We know the right home is out there!
Thank you!

📍 SCV Animal Care Center
31044 N Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384
☎️ 661-257-3191
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Mo–Sa, 11am–5pm
💻 animalcare.lacounty.gov




Address

31044 N. Charlie Cyn Road
Castaic, CA
91384

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

(661) 257-3191

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