City of Turlock - Turlock Animal Services

10/09/2026

🚧 WE’RE ALMOST THERE! 🐾

Turlock Animal Services is entering the FINAL PHASE of construction! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facility.

We anticipate reopening on October 20, 2026! 🎉

Until then, adoptions, return-to-owner services, and stray drop-offs will remain available by appointment.

📞 209-656-3140
📧 [email protected]

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back! Thank you for supporting Turlock Animal Services as we get closer to the finish line! 🐶🐱💛

10/07/2026

Our office will be closed 10/8/2026 for staff training until 1pm. If you need immediate assistance for an animal issue please call non-emergency at 209-668-1200. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

10/01/2026

ADOPTION UPDATE 🎉❤️

Bella AND Norma have been adopted by a wonderful family. These two ladies became friends during their stay at the Turlock Animal Shelter and now get to begin their new lives together.

Join us in congratulating them on their fresh start and thanking the Bazemore family for adopting TWO deserving shelter dogs 🐶 🐾

09/01/2026

🚧🐾 THE CONTRACTOR’S SPECIAL HAS BEEN EXTENDED! 🐾🚧

We’re keeping the construction-zone chaos going… but there’s one thing we really want to build: forever homes! ❤️🏠

Due to the ongoing construction at Turlock Animal Services, we’re extending our Contractor’s Special Adoption Promotion through September 30th! 🎉

That means you still have time to come meet the amazing dogs and cats waiting for their chance to go home. 🐶🐱

🔨 Construction is temporary. Love is forever.
🐾 Give a shelter pet a fresh start!
🏡 Take home your new best friend!

Don’t let these animals get lost in the construction shuffle. Stop by, fall in love, and adopt!

📍 Turlock Animal Services
❤️ Contractor’s Special — Now through September 30th!

08/28/2026

UPDATE: cat was transferred to a rescue!

Owner redemption or urgent non-profit rescue needed for “Tailgate” the cat. He has a tail injury that will require on going veterinary care. “Tailgate” was found on North Tully Rd and West Main St. Please contact us at 209-679-2240 [email protected]

08/25/2026

We are hiring!!

*** APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED ***

🐾 NOW HIRING: Part-Time Animal Services Kennel Attendant

Looking for hands-on work that makes a difference for animals in our community? The Turlock Police Department’s Animal Services team is hiring!

Kennel Attendants help with the daily care of sheltered animals, maintenance of the Animal Control Facility, assisting the public, record keeping, and may also assist Animal Control Officers in the field.

Pay: $18.44–$22.53/hour
Schedule: Part-time
Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED
Deadline: September 7 at 5:00 PM

Prior animal shelter or animal services experience is highly desirable.

⚠️ 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟕𝟓 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲!

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/turlock/jobs/5459349/part-time-animal-services-kennel-attendant?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

08/19/2026

🚧 CONTRACTOR’S SPECIAL 🚧

THE PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED TO $0!

Our shelter may be under construction, but these pets are move-in ready! 🏠🐶🐱

No bidding.
No permits.
No down payment.
No closing costs.

Just FREE ADOPTIONS and a lifetime commitment to your new best friend. ❤️

Contractor’s Special:
🔨 Shelter under construction
🐾 Pets ready for relocation
💰 Adoption fee: $0
🏡 Forever home: YOU

Come get your new roommate before someone else does!

Please call 209-656-3140 for an appointment.

08/17/2026

Meet Our New Animal Services Patrol Truck! 🐾🚔

Turlock Animal Services is excited to introduce our new patrol truck, designed specifically to better serve the animals and residents of our community.

This specialized vehicle gives our Animal Services Officers more capacity, improved organization, and safer transport capabilities when responding to calls throughout the City of Turlock. The built-in stairs and ramp allow officers to safely and securely transport multiple animals while keeping them separated and comfortable with the Red Dot cooling system.

The new truck also provides additional space for essential equipment, helping our officers respond more efficiently to everything from stray animals and injured pets to animal-related emergencies.

🚔 More capability.
🐕 Safer animal transport.
🦺 Improved officer safety.
🏘️ Better service to our community.

We’re proud to continue investing in the tools our officers need to protect animals, assist residents, and keep our community safe.

08/13/2026

We have some interesting characters here at the Turlock Animal Shelter. They are patiently awaiting to find their new homes. Come adopt today!

07/01/2026

Turlock Animal Services will be closed on 7/4/26 in observance of the holiday. ACO’s will be on call for emergencies. For non-emergencies, please call 209-668-1200.