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We are a California Animal Welfare Association ("Cal Animals") member agency. Our officers attend training such as the Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy.

Check out our page to see what's going on at the Shelter, who's available for adoption, what's on our wish list, who needs a foster home, adoption success stories, and other important information.

11/03/2026

Attention El Dorado County residents!

Soon we will be having a free community vaccine and microchip clinic on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 from 9am to 12pm.

Please see the flyer attached for more info!

11/03/2026

🐾 Meet Pepper 🐾

8-Month-Old Siberian Husky/Shepherd Mix | Sweet, Energetic & Ready to Discover the World

Pepper is a diamond in the rough—she just needs someone willing to give her the opportunity to shine. 💎❤️

At only 8 months old, this beautiful Siberian Husky/Shepherd mix has so much life ahead of her, but she hasn’t had much opportunity yet to experience everything being a dog is supposed to be about.

Pepper was surrendered because her previous owner was no longer able to keep her in their apartment complex. She lived primarily indoors and spent a significant amount of time crated with very little mental stimulation.

Now, it’s time for Pepper to discover just how much fun life can be. 🌲🐾

She is an indoor dog who is already crate trained and housebroken, although she may occasionally have an excited p*e when her emotions get the best of her. Once she feels comfortable in her environment, she can be left alone in her crate without issue.

And this girl already has some great qualities going for her:

🐶 Dog friendly
🐱 Cat friendly
👧 Has done well with children
🏡 Housebroken & crate trained
🐾 Comes when called
❤️ Sweet, loving & affectionate
🌲 Loves to run and explore

What Pepper needs most now is the chance to simply be a dog.

She’s a young, energetic Husky mix with a whole lot of personality and enthusiasm that has been waiting to come out. She would thrive with an active family who wants to include their dog in everyday life and give her plenty of opportunities to exercise both her body and her brain.

🥾 Hiking and backpacking
🌲 Exploring new places
🎾 Running and playing
🐕 Long walks and adventures
🧠 Training, tricks or agility
❤️ Simply spending time doing things with her people

Pepper has all the ingredients to become an amazing adventure partner.

Because she hasn’t had much exposure to the world, new situations can sometimes make her nervous or anxious. She may bark, whine, or jump up when meeting people or experiencing something exciting. She isn’t a perfectly polished dog yet—and at only 8 months old, she shouldn’t be expected to be.

She’s learning. ❤️

With patience, consistency, positive experiences, confidence building, and someone willing to show her that the world is actually a pretty amazing place, we believe Pepper is going to blossom.

Imagine getting to watch her experience all those “firsts.”

Her first real hiking trail.
Her first big adventure.
Her first favorite place to explore.
Her first time realizing that life doesn’t have to be spent inside or waiting in a crate.

Pepper isn’t looking for someone who expects perfection on day one. She needs a dedicated family willing to invest in her, provide structure and training, let her run and play, and give her the experiences she has been missing.

Underneath that energetic young Husky exterior is an incredibly sweet girl with so much potential. 🥹

Give Pepper the opportunity to experience life, and you may just get the privilege of watching a diamond in the rough turn into something truly special. 💎🐾❤️

🗓️ Open Monday–Saturday from 10 AM–4 PM.
📍 6435 Capitol Ave., Diamond Springs
📞 For more information, give us a call at 530-621-5795

11/03/2026

🐾💗 Meet Tink Tink 💗🐾
4-Year-Old Siberian Husky / Alaskan Malamute Mix | Professional Party Girl & Certified Good Time

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Tink Tink—a voluptuous 4-year-old party girl who is officially ready to clock out of shelter life and get back to what she does best:

✨ Having a really good time. ✨

Tink Tink is 81% Siberian Husky, 19% Alaskan Malamute, and approximately 100% personality. She is sweet, playful, happy, social, and genuinely just a really good dog.

She seems like the type to wake up every morning with one question:

“So… what are we doing today?” 😂

🐕 Dog park? She’s in.
🛍️ Pet-friendly store? She’ll greet the entire staff.
🍽️ Restaurant patio? Obviously.
🚗 Road trip? Call sh***un.
🏖️ Family vacation? Please advise where she should pack her suitcase.

Tink Tink LOVES being included, but she doesn’t need to be on the go 24/7. Once she has time to truly settle into a home—typically around three months—she bonds deeply with her people and is perfectly content hanging around the house enjoying family life.

She’s an adventure buddy AND a couch buddy. ❤️

Tink Tink does great with kids and absolutely LOVES playing with male dogs. She’s more neutral with females and can be a little bit of an alpha lady, so a fun, playful male would likely be her ideal canine roommate.

She’s also a dog-park fan and knows how to have a good time with her friends. She hasn’t been around small dogs, and cats are currently unknown.

🐿️ Squirrels, however?

Absolutely not unknown.

They have been placed firmly on Tink Tink’s “MUST CHASE” list. 😂

And this girl comes with some pretty impressive house manners!

🏡 Potty trained
🎓 Knows her basic commands
🎾 Loves playing fetch
🥰 Big fan of belly rubs
❤️ Great with kids
🐕 Loves playing with male dogs
🛋️ Can be trusted loose in the house
🙌 Can be left home alone without destroying or chewing your belongings

She isn’t crate trained, but considering she can behave herself loose in the house, Tink Tink would like to formally submit that she sees absolutely no reason to discuss the matter further. 😂

She could use some additional leash training, but otherwise, she’s a remarkably easy girl.

Unfortunately, Tink Tink has been bounced around between shelters despite being such a fun, social, loving dog. Her previous owner loved her dearly but ultimately could no longer afford to care for her.

What Tink Tink needs now is stability.

A home where she can unpack her metaphorical suitcase, settle in, bond with her people, and finally know she isn’t going anywhere again. 🏡❤️

And yes… we should probably discuss the curves.

Our girl is currently carrying a little extra party weight. 😂 A healthy weight-loss journey with regular walks, adventures, exercise, and perhaps slightly fewer snacks would be wonderful for her.

Tink Tink has not personally endorsed this portion of her adoption post, but we remain optimistic.

She’s got curves.
She’s got charm.
She’s got personality.
And she has one very happy little soul.

She’s a family dog. A fetch dog. A couch dog. A restaurant-patio dog. A vacation buddy. A professional people greeter. And, given the opportunity, probably the unofficial mayor of wherever you take her.

Most importantly?

She’s a really, really good dog. 💗

Tink Tink is ready for the stability and forever home she deserves—and we have a feeling whoever gets this girl is eventually going to wonder how they ever lived without her. 🐾🏡❤️

🗓️ Open Monday–Saturday from 10 AM–4 PM.
📍 6435 Capitol Ave., Diamond Springs
📞 For more information, give us a call at 530-621-5795

11/03/2026

🐾 Meet Semper! 🐾

7-Year-Old German Shepherd/Siberian Husky Mix | Neutered Male | A Very Good Boy ❤️

Some dogs have a way of making you smile just by being around them. Semper is one of those dogs.

This handsome 7-year-old gentleman is an absolute sweetheart with a wonderfully mellow personality, a happy disposition, and so much love to give. He’s the kind of dog who doesn’t need constant excitement to enjoy life. Give him some sunshine, a nice walk, a few tasty treats, and someone to cuddle with, and he’s a happy camper. 🥹

🌿 Semper absolutely LOVES being outside!

Whether he’s enjoying a leisurely walk, exploring his surroundings, or simply soaking up the fresh air, this boy is happiest when he gets to spend some quality time outdoors.

And the best part? He walks beautifully on leash!

Semper is attentive, listens well, and already knows his basic commands. He’s a very responsive boy who enjoys engaging with his person, and he’s incredibly food motivated.

Let’s just say the quickest way to Semper’s heart might involve a few snacks. 😂🦴

🐶 Semper is also dog friendly and enjoys canine companionship, making him a wonderful candidate for a home with a compatible canine friend.

But underneath that happy, outdoorsy personality is one seriously affectionate cuddle bug.

Semper LOVES to cuddle. ❤️

He’s perfectly content spending time outside with you and then settling in close for some affection. He doesn’t need to be the center of attention every second of the day, but he certainly appreciates being loved.

✨ A little more about Semper:

🌿 Loves being outdoors and going for walks
🦮 Walks wonderfully on leash
🐶 Dog friendly
🎓 Knows basic commands and listens well
🦴 Very food motivated
❤️ Sweet, gentle, and affectionate
🛋️ Mellow and easygoing
🥰 Loves to cuddle
☀️ An all-around happy boy!

At 7 years old, Semper has reached that wonderful stage of life where he still enjoys getting outside and having fun, but also appreciates the quieter moments.

He’s not asking for an extravagant lifestyle. He doesn’t need someone to entertain him every waking moment.

He just wants to be included.

A walk with his person. A little sunshine. A comfortable place to rest. Some affection. And maybe a treat or two… or five. 😂

Semper has so many of the qualities people hope to find in a companion. He’s friendly, attentive, affectionate, well-mannered, and has that beautiful balance of enjoying life’s adventures while still knowing how to slow down and relax.

Sometimes the best dogs aren’t the ones demanding your attention.

They’re the ones quietly sitting beside you, perfectly happy just to be there. ❤️

Semper is ready to trade shelter life for a home where he can enjoy his walks, soak up all the cuddles, and finally have a family of his own.

🏡 Come meet Semper!

📍 El Dorado County Animal Services
6435 Capitol Avenue, Diamond Springs, CA
📞 (530) 621-5795
🐾 Animal ID: A138604

Let’s find this incredibly sweet, happy boy the forever home he deserves. ❤️🐾

10/20/2026

👩‍⚕️ RVT Appreciation Week

🐾 It is RVT Appreciation Week and that means celebrating our RVT, Margie. Margie provides endless care for the dogs and cats (and plenty of other animals) in the shelter. If your pet was ever in the shelter, be it as an adoptable animal or a short stay before being returned to you, they likely were cared for by Margie at some point. What she does for our County’s animals is inspiring, heartwarming, and truly impactful for their wellbeing.

💕 Thank you, Margie! We appreciate your unwavering commitment and positivity. ❤️

10/20/2026

🐾 Meet Marley! 🐾

🏡 Marley is currently in a foster home!
If you’re interested in meeting him, please call the number listed below to arrange a visit. ❤️

Marley is the kind of dog who makes you wonder how someone hasn’t scooped him up already.

This sweet 2-year-old Pit Terrier mix is playful, affectionate, social, and absolutely full of personality. He loves people and enjoys being around both adults and children. He also does well with cats AND other dogs, making him a wonderfully social guy who really just wants to be part of a family. 🐶🐱

Marley loves to run, play, explore, and have fun—but underneath all that playful energy is one enormous softie.

Once the fun is over, Marley is perfectly happy curling up beside his people, soaking up affection, and simply being included in whatever everyone else is doing. He has a big personality, an even bigger heart, and so much love waiting for someone to call his own. ❤️

Shelter life was especially difficult for Marley, and he experienced significant kennel stress. Being confined to a kennel simply wasn’t an environment where this boy could show people who he really is.

Thankfully, Marley is now in a foster home where he has the opportunity to decompress, enjoy life outside of a kennel, and let his real personality shine. ✨

And there is so much more to Marley than kennel stress.

He’s goofy.
He’s playful.
He’s affectionate.
He’s social.
He loves his people.
And more than anything, he wants to belong.

Marley doesn’t need a perfect family.

He just needs his family. 🏡

Someone who will give him love, companionship, patience, adventures, playtime, and a permanent place in their life. In return, they’ll get a silly, affectionate companion who wants nothing more than to love his people and be included.

Marley has already left the shelter kennel behind.

Now we want to make sure the next place he lands is the one he never has to leave. ❤️🐾

📞 Interested in meeting Marley? Because he is currently in foster care, please call the shelter to arrange a visit.

Let’s find this sweet boy the forever home he’s been waiting for. 🏡❤️

📍6435 Capitol Ave., Diamond Springs, CA 95619
🗓️ Open Monday–Saturday from 10AM–4PM
📞 530-621-5795

10/16/2026

Our Gus is a star!

10/14/2026

September Stats are here!

10/14/2026

🐾 KITTENS, KITTENS, AND MORE KITTENS! 🐱❤️

Looking for a little extra love, laughter, and absolute chaos in your life? We might have just what you’re looking for! 🥹

El Dorado County Animal Services has some absolutely adorable kittens waiting for their forever homes, and these tiny little faces are hoping someone will come along and give them the chance to grow up surrounded by love.

There’s just something special about kittens.

The tiny paws. The curious little faces. The ridiculous sleeping positions. The sudden bursts of energy at 2 a.m. The way they can turn a cardboard box into the greatest adventure of their lives. 😂

And of course, those sweet little purrs that somehow make everything better.

Our kittens are at the very beginning of their lives. They’re learning, exploring, discovering their personalities, and figuring out this big world one tiny paw at a time.

Some are curious little explorers who want to investigate absolutely everything.

Some are playful little troublemakers who believe every moving object was specifically placed there for their entertainment.

And others may be a little more reserved, needing some patience and reassurance before their personalities begin to shine. ❤️

But every single one of them has something in common.

They deserve to grow up in a home.

Not a kennel. Not a shelter. A real home, with people who will love them through every stage of their lives.

🏡 Adopting a kitten means committing to more than just an adorable little face.

It means providing patience, socialization, enrichment, playtime, veterinary care, and a lifetime of love. These babies won’t stay tiny forever, but the bond you build with them can last their entire lives.

And if you’ve ever considered adopting TWO kittens, this might be the perfect opportunity! 🐱🐱

A compatible pair can grow up together, play together, keep each other company, and help burn off some of that endless kitten energy. Plus, let’s be real… twice the kittens means twice the entertainment. 😂

Whether you’re looking for a playful little sidekick, a future couch companion, or two tiny best friends to fill your home with personality, we would love for you to come meet our kittens.

✨ Somewhere in our shelter, there may be a tiny little face waiting to become your whole world.

And the best part?

You get to be theirs. ❤️

📍 El Dorado County Animal Services
6435 Capitol Avenue, Diamond Springs, CA
📞 (530) 621-5795

🐾 Come meet our adoptable kittens and see who steals your heart!

Can’t adopt right now? Please SHARE this post! Every share helps these babies reach another potential family.

Let’s get these little ones out of the shelter and into the loving homes where they belong. 🏡❤️🐾

Address

6435 Capitol Avenue
Diamond Springs, CA
95619

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15306215795

Website

http://www.edcgov.us/animalservices

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