City of Turlock - Turlock Animal Services

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!

08/07/2026

🚧 Temporary Shelter Closure for Construction 🚧

Please be advised that the Turlock Animal Shelter will be closed to the public from August 7 through August 21 while construction improvements are underway.

During this time:
🐾 Owner reclaims will be available by appointment only.
❤️ Adoptions will also be available by appointment only.

Our team is still here to assist you! If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, please call 209-656-3140

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facility and continue providing the best possible care for the animals in our community.

07/29/2026

RABIES AWARENESS: PROTECTING OUR PETS AND COMMUNITY 🦇🐾

Turlock Animal Services is sharing an important reminder following an increase in rabies-positive bats and reports of rabies exposure involving domestic animals throughout California.

Rabies is preventable, and simple precautions can help protect both people and pets. Please make sure your dogs and cats are current on their rabies vaccinations, avoid handling bats or other wildlife, and keep pets safely separated from wild animals.

If you find a bat or other wild animal acting unusually, do not touch or attempt to move it. Keep people and pets away and contact Animal Services for guidance. If your pet has contact with a bat or other wildlife, report the exposure promptly—even if you do not see an obvious bite or injury.

There is no need for alarm, but awareness and prevention are important. By keeping pets vaccinated and avoiding direct contact with wildlife, our community can continue to reduce the risk of rabies exposure.

For questions or to report an animal bite or sick wildlife, contact Turlock Animal Services at 209-656-3140

Awareness today. Protection tomorrow.

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.

06/19/2026

🐾 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Supporters! 🐾

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who has donated and supported Turlock Animal Services every year. Because of your generosity, we were able to purchase speakers for our kennels that allow us to play soothing music for the animals in our care. ❤️🎶

Music can provide comfort and enrichment for shelter animals by helping create a calmer environment, reducing stress, and offering a sense of familiarity during what can be an overwhelming time for them. A peaceful kennel environment can help animals relax, show their true personalities, and improve their overall shelter experience.

Every donation, big or small, makes a meaningful difference. Your support allows us to continue finding new ways to improve the lives of the animals waiting for their next chapter.

Thank you for being a part of our mission and helping us care for the animals in our community. 🐶🐱💙