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Animal shelters and pet adoption in San Francisco, mapped by Hugh

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central San Francisco, California, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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Visiting a shelter today? Check conditions first: a newly adopted pet is sensitive to temperature extremes on the ride home.

The 5 mapped animal shelters and rescues in San Francisco

Sorted by distance from central San Francisco. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  1. 1

    Wonderdog Rescue

    0.7 mi
    2926 16th Street
  2. 2

    Muttville

    1.1 mi
    750 Florida Street
  3. Top pick nearby 3

    Dona Spring Animal Shelter

    8.9 mi
    Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00 · We 10:00-19:00 · Su 11:00-15:00
    1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710
  4. 4

    Cat Town

    9 mi
    2869 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
  5. 5

    Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

    9.3 mi
    We-Su 11:00-17:00
    2228 South Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501

Trip prep for San Francisco weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • September averages 70.2°F highs in San Francisco: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

San Francisco animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 5 animal shelters and rescues within about 12 miles of central San Francisco. The closest to the city center is Wonderdog Rescue, about 0.7 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
San Francisco's hottest month is September with average highs of 70.2 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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