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San Bernardino County Animal Care — Operating Big Bear & Devore Animal Shelters. Baldy).

Adopt, volunteer, rescue, or donate to help our shelter pets at https://animalcare.sbcounty.gov/ The San Bernardino Animal Care's mission is to create a county where people, animals, and pets can prosper and achieve well-being. We operate the Big Bear and Devore Animal Shelters to provide services for Big Bear Lake, Highland, Yucaipa, and all the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County, except for the West End unincorporated communities (West of I-15, South of Mt. Please visit our service area map at https://animalcare.sbcounty.gov/serviceareas/

Our field services include rescuing lost and injured pets, animal cruelty investigations, disaster assistance, and outreach to the community. We also provide services to educate about responsible pet ownership including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, licensing, and care support as needed. Please adopt a shelter pet or become a volunteer at https://animalcare.sbcounty.gov/
Please donate to help shelter pets at https://animalcare.sbcounty.gov/donations/
Please become a rescue partner at https://animalcare.sbcounty.gov/ -a-rescue-partner

10/31/2026

How well do you know your feline friends? Test your cat knowledge with these Halloween-themed myths and facts:

Chocolate and candy are okay for cats.
MYTH ➡️ Chocolate and processed sugars can be toxic to cats. Always offer cat-safe treats instead.

Bandanas count as costumes.
FACT ➡️ Many cats are more comfortable wearing a festive bandana than a full costume.

Cats like strangers at the door.
MYTH ➡️ New visitors can make cats feel nervous or defensive, especially in their home environment.

Cats always land on their feet.
MYTH ➡️ While cats have a natural righting reflex, falls can still cause serious injuries.

A cat’s whiskers help them hunt and understand their surroundings.
FACT ➡️ Whiskers help cats navigate spaces and determine whether they can fit through narrow openings.

Black cats are banned from adoption in October.
MYTH ➡️ Black cats are available for adoption year-round at Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters.

Which myth surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments.

10/31/2026

✨🐾 Some legends hide in forests, soar through the night, or dwell beneath mysterious waters. Others are waiting to meet you at our Animal Care shelters!

Just in time for Halloween, our adoptable pets have been paired with their mythical and cryptid counterparts—from watchful Mothmen and elusive Bigfoots to majestic Sphinxes and gentle lake legends. 🌙
Swipe through the carousel to meet these legendary companions and discover the pet who might be the perfect match for your home.

Their stories may be mythical—but their need for loving families is very real. 💛
Featured shelter pets:

Tiger (A852967): 2-year-old, neutered male domestic shorthair
Mya (A853359): 3-year-old, unaltered female Shepard-Akita mix
Cisco (A848430): 9-month-old, neutered male Pit Bull Terrier
Dexter (A794313): 8-year-old, unaltered male Husky
Gray (A853607): 2-year-old, unaltered female domestic medium hair

Contact us at 909-386-9820 to learn more about our adoptable pets. Please reference the pet ID shown on the animal’s slide. Availability is subject to change.
Every legend deserves a home. 🏡🐾

10/30/2026

Meet Bella, a one-year-old terrier mix who first came to Devore Animal Shelter as a puppy. She’s found her way back to us and is hoping for a fresh start with someone patient and loving.

Bella is a shy girl who needs a little time to feel safe, but once she trusts you, her curiosity and sweet personality begin to shine. Because of her strong prey drive, she’d do best in a home without small animals of other species—a place where she can relax, learn, and be her best self.

If you have room in your heart for a soft, sensitive soul who just needs someone to believe in her, come meet Bella at the Devore Animal Shelter. She’s ready to believe that the third time truly is the charm.

Pet ID:

Adoptions are currently free for qualifying pets and include complimentary spaying or neutering, a microchip and age-appropriate vaccinations.

To help ease your transition to pet parenthood, MetLife Pet Insurance offers 30 days of complimentary pet insurance.

To learn more about how you can support the Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters or to view details about MetLife’s adoption benefit, visit arffund.org.

10/29/2026

🐾 To our valued rescue partners: THANK YOU. 🐾

Your swift response, advocacy, and commitment have already helped more than 90 dogs leave our shelter for a second chance at life.

Every rescue pull creates space for another animal in need and helps us continue providing compassionate care to the many dogs currently in our shelter. The impact of your partnership extends far beyond our kennels. It gives hope, opportunity, and brighter futures to the animals we serve.

We are grateful to stand alongside such a dedicated rescue community and look forward to continuing this lifesaving work together. 💙

10/29/2026

Candice is a one‑year‑old shepherd mix and easily the cutest pumpkin you’ll find at any pumpkin patch. Her fur is so soft it could rival your favorite cozy blanket, and her heart is even softer. Snuggles, cuddles, and gentle nuzzles are her specialties.

This Halloween, forget trick‑or‑treating—why search for candy when the sweetest treat is already right here? Candice is pure fall charm wrapped in warm cuddliness, ready to make every day feel cozier and brighter. She’s the pumpkin you pick first, the one you carry proudly, and the one you instantly adore. After all, pumpkins don’t usually ask for belly rubs… but this one absolutely does.

Pet ID: A853653

Adoptions are currently free for qualifying pets and include complimentary spaying or neutering, a microchip and age-appropriate vaccinations.

To help ease your transition to pet parenthood, MetLife Pet Insurance offers 30 days of complimentary pet insurance.

To learn more about how you can support the Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters or to view details about MetLife’s adoption benefit, visit arffund.org.

10/27/2026

From lifting your mood to helping you feel more connected, dogs have a special way of making life fuller. And right now, many pups are waiting for someone to love them.

Did you know you can spend one-on-one time with many of our dogs?

Drop by our dedicated meet-and-greet areas at the shelter to hang out and see if you’re a perfect match! Our team can help identify dogs available for meet-and-greets and answer any questions along the way.

If you’re ready to welcome a little more joy into your days, consider opening your home to a companion—your new best friend might be closer than you think.

Adoptions are currently free for qualifying pets and include complimentary spaying or neutering, a microchip and age-appropriate vaccinations.

To help ease your transition to pet parenthood, MetLife Pet Insurance offers 30 days of complimentary pet insurance.

To learn more about how you can support the Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters or to view details about MetLife's adoption benefit, visit arffund.org.

10/26/2026

Our Animal Care Services are on the move 🛣️🚚💨
Don’t miss out on this opportunity — available while supplies last — for residents of the unincorporated areas surrounding Barstow
📍 Barstow Heights Community Services District
📅 Thursday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. – Noon
Cat owners please arrive 11 a.m. – Noon

Services offered:
• Free pet microchipping sponsored by the Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF)
• Pet ownership resources
• Dog licensing: To complete your pets license, please provide proof of current rabies vaccination and spay/neuter for discounted pricing. If you don’t have documents at the event, you’ll have 60 days to submit them. Rabies vaccines are available onsite if needed.
• Low-cost vaccinations ($10 each: FVRCP, Rabies, Bordetella, DA2PP, Leptospirosis). Proof of the previous rabies vaccination is required if you would like to receive a 3-year rabies vaccine instead of a 1-year vaccine.

Pre-register on the event webpage by visiting bit.ly/ACMobileServicesBarstow 🔗

Complete your intake forms in advance to skip the line on event day! And feel free to share this with someone in the unincorporated communities of San Bernardino County.

10/26/2026

Our Animal Care Services are on the move 🛣️🚚💨
Don’t miss out on this opportunity — available while supplies last — for residents of the unincorporated areas surrounding Barstow

📍 Barstow Heights Community Services District
📅 Thursday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. – Noon
Cat owners please arrive 11 a.m. – Noon

Services offered:
• Free pet microchipping sponsored by the Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF)
• Pet ownership resources
• Dog licensing: To complete your pets license, please provide proof of current rabies vaccination and spay/neuter for discounted pricing. If you don’t have documents at the event, you’ll have 60 days to submit them. Rabies vaccines are available onsite if needed.
• Low-cost vaccinations ($10 each: FVRCP, Rabies, Bordetella, DA2PP, Leptospirosis). Proof of the previous rabies vaccination is required if you would like to receive a 3-year rabies vaccine instead of a 1-year vaccine.

Pre-register on the event webpage by clicking the link in our bio or visit https://bit.ly/ACMobileServicesBarstow 🔗

Complete your intake forms in advance to skip the line on event day! And feel free to share this with someone in the unincorporated communities of San Bernardino County.

10/24/2026

With more than 100 additional dogs now in our care, your compassion, help with spreading the word, fosters, and adoptions are truly making a difference.

We can’t do this work alone. Every foster home, every adopter, and every partner helps us give these dogs the safety and care they deserve.

Ready to open your home to one of our shelter pets? Visit the Devore Animal Shelter, head to animalcare.sbcounty.gov, or give us a call at 909-386-9820 to get started today.

Your support means everything—thank you for standing with us and helping us spread the word.

10/22/2026

Meet Tristan, the foxiest shepherd mix you’ll ever lay eyes on! This one-year-old, medium-sized canid sports a slender frame, a silky-soft coat, and a face that looks like he wandered straight out of a fairytale.

Tristan is utterly convinced that pets are one of the greatest inventions of all time—second only to snacks, of course. He’s delightfully food‑motivated, people‑loving, and always ready to charm anyone within petting distance. Sweet, silly, and full of foxlike flair, Tristan is a little spark of whimsy wrapped in golden-hearted joy.

If you’re searching for a companion who brings enchantment wherever he trots, Tristan is more than prepared to work his magic.

Pet ID:

Adoptions are currently free for qualifying pets and include complimentary spaying or neutering, a microchip and age-appropriate vaccinations.

To help ease your transition to pet parenthood, MetLife Pet Insurance offers 30 days of complimentary pet insurance.

To learn more about how you can support the Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters or to view details about MetLife’s adoption benefit, visit arffund.org.

Address

19777 Shelter Way
San Bernardino, CA
92407

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 6:30pm
Friday	10am - 6:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19093869820

Website

https://animalcare.sbcounty.gov/

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