We are a Nonprofit Organization formed by the City of Santa Monica in association with the Santa Monica Police Department. Our mission is to promote adoptions, raise funds and support the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
Lionel is such a sweet and friendly dog, he has been waiting since January 2024! Visit the shelter to adopt Lionel.
We are excited to share that our 4th Annual Santa Monica Animal Shelter Open House Fundraiser will be on June 7th, 12-3pm at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. We hope you will save the date and join us to help the animals at the shelter. Learn more about this fun day on the Events page.
The larger shelter involvement project that we are fundraising for is to upgrade and renovate the Cat ISO Room. Learn more about this project by clicking here.
Adopt Tiger Lily, she is so friendly, playful and such a happy girl. She has been waiting to be adopted since April, 2024. Visit the Shelter to adopt Tiger Lily.
Find your new best friend at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter, they have so many great animals waiting to be adopted! We encourage anyone interested in adopting to please visit the shelter. Many of the dogs have been waiting over a year, far too long to be waiting in the stressful shelter environment.
The Santa Monica Animal Shelter is located at: 1640 9th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone number: (310)458-8595. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 8am to 5pm (closed 12-1pm for lunch).
Visit the SM Animal Shelter page to learn more about the shelter and check out the Sponsor page for bios of many of the animals.
Adopt Simba, he is the sweetest! He loves to play, is too cute and is a real cuddle bug. He has been waiting over year and a half, since August 2023! Visit the shelter to adopt Simba.
Your donation helps cover the cost of lifesaving veterinary care, food, toys, supplies and so much more! Also, we are a 501c3 organization, so your donation is tax-deductible. All donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is too small. There are many ways you can donate and support us. Visit the donate page to learn more.
Shop our wish list at Chewy to donate needed goods directly to the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
Help a pet at the shelter have all they need while they wait to be adopted by sponsoring them. Visit the Sponsor page to learn more and to view short bios of the available animals.
Join us at a fundraising event. Visit the events page for info on all our upcoming events.
Learn about our partnerships like our partnership with Silly Dog, click here to learn more.
Our Mission, meet the Santa Monica Animal Shelter Foundation Board of Directors and learn how you can get involved.
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Follow us on Instagram @santamonicaanimalshelterfdn to see the available animals and learn about our events and fundraisers.
