Dublin Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
If you are searching for the Dublin animal shelter in California, the municipal shelter serving Dublin is East County Animal Shelter (ECAS) at 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA 94568. Alameda County Animal Services operates the shelter through the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
The shelter is currently listed open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding Alameda County holidays. Adoptions are completed in person, pets are not held, and availability is first-come, first-served.
Verified September 23, 2026
Shelter hours, address, adoption rules, fee structure, Dublin animal-control routing, police dispatch, licensing and Alameda County rabies reporting information were re-checked against current official sources.
Dublin has a shared shelter model
East County Animal Shelter serves the East County system, including Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore and applicable unincorporated Alameda County shelter intake. Field-service responsibility still depends on where the animal incident occurred.
Independent visitor guide
Animal-Shelter.org is not Alameda County, the Sheriff’s Office, the City of Dublin, East County Animal Shelter or Tri-Valley Animal Rescue.
Pick the Right Dublin Animal Service
Adoption, lost-pet checks, field calls and emergencies do not all use the same phone route.
Dublin Animal Shelter & Adoption Hours 2026
The current Alameda County Animal Services page lists the East County Animal Shelter open seven days a week. The City of Dublin Animal Control page separately says to call after 11:30 a.m. on weekdays for Animal Control office contact. Those two statements describe different service contexts.
| Service | Current official detail | Visitor advice |
|---|---|---|
| East County Animal Shelter |
Daily 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Closed on county holidays. Arrive well before closing if you want to meet and adopt an animal. |
| In-person adoption | During shelter public hours | All ECAS adoptions are completed in person. |
| Dublin Animal Control office questions | City page says call after 11:30 a.m. | For field response or an animal-control incident, use dispatch rather than waiting for the adoption desk. |
| County holidays | Shelter closed | Verify holiday timing before a special trip. |
How to Adopt From East County Animal Shelter
ECAS is first-come, first-served and does not hold pets. If one specific animal matters to you, call with the animal ID before making a long trip.
Check current animals
Open the official Alameda County Animal Services listing and note the animal’s name and ID number.
Call before driving for one pet
Staff specifically recommends calling first because availability can change before an online page updates.
Visit in person
ECAS does not complete ordinary adoptions remotely. Give yourself time to meet the animal before paperwork begins.
Be 18 or older
The current shelter instructions require potential adopters to be over 18 and ask adopters to discuss living arrangements with shelter staff.
Bring resident dogs when required
For dog adopters who already have a dog, ECAS requires a mandatory dog-to-dog introduction before adoption.
Prepare safe transport
Bring a secure carrier for cats or small pets, or a leash/crate plan for a dog.
East County Animal Shelter Adoption Fees
The current official shelter page publishes a simple base-fee structure rather than one fixed total for every animal.
| Charge | Current official detail | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| Most pet adoption fees | $35 | This is the standard base adoption fee listed by Alameda County Animal Services. |
| Spay / neuter surgery | Additional when applicable | The amount is set by the contracting veterinarian. The current public page does not publish one universal surgery price, so this guide does not invent one. |
| Dog licensing | Additional when applicable | Dublin dogs are subject to local licensing rules. Ask staff for the exact current license amount. |
Current ECAS Adoption Promotions
Promotions can change faster than a permanent fee table, so treat these as current at the verification date rather than permanent promises.
Fluffy Dog Friday
ECAS currently says the $35 adoption fee is waived on Fridays for Shepherds, Huskies, mixes and Malinois. Licensing and spay/neuter costs may still apply.
Senior Sundays
The current shelter page says adoption fees are waived on Sundays for pets age seven years and older, with spay/neuter surgery sponsored by Tri-Valley Animal Rescue.
Emergency & Important Dublin Animal Contacts
Each number below has a different purpose. A shelter phone is not the same thing as emergency dispatch.
| Contact | Number | Verified purpose |
|---|---|---|
| East County Animal Shelter | 925-803-7040 | Shelter, adoption, licensing and general ECAS questions. |
| Alameda County Animal Control Dispatch | 510-667-7763 | Dublin animal-control field response, stray animals, dog attacks and applicable urgent animal-control issues. |
| Dublin Police Non-Emergency Dispatch | 925-462-1212 | Official Dublin Police non-emergency dispatch. |
| Emergency | 911 | Immediate danger to human life or another true emergency. |
| Alameda County Public Health — Acute Communicable Disease | 510-267-3250 | Public-health reporting and clinical questions, including reportable bite/rabies exposure issues. |
| Alameda County Vector Control | 510-567-6800 | Vector/wildlife rabies-control questions and official routing for animal rabies testing. |
Lost or Found Pet in Dublin
The shelter’s online adoption list is not a complete lost-pet database. ECAS specifically warns that animals are not posted online as adoptable until their legal stray-hold period has ended.
If your pet is missing
- Visit East County Animal Shelter in person rather than relying only on online adoption listings.
- Bring recent photos and distinctive markings.
- Update your microchip contact details immediately.
- Call 925-803-7040 and describe where the pet disappeared.
- Continue checking during the legal hold period.
- Search nearby streets, garages, yards and quiet hiding places.
If you found a stray
- Record the exact location where the animal was found.
- Check safely for a collar, license or identification tag.
- For field assistance, call 510-667-7763.
- Keep the animal safely separated from your own pets when possible.
- Do not approach an aggressive, badly injured or traffic-endangered animal if doing so puts you at risk.
Dublin Animal Control Services
The City of Dublin contracts with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for animal-control services within city boundaries.
Stray domestic animals
Animal Control provides collection of stray domestic animals and shelter routing.
Animal-law enforcement
Dublin’s contracted services include animal-related ordinance enforcement, patrol and barking-dog matters.
Dog bites and attacks
Investigation of dog bites and attacks is specifically listed among Dublin Animal Control responsibilities.
Animal Bites and Rabies Reporting in Alameda County
An animal bite is both an Animal Control and public-health issue. California requires bites from animals susceptible to rabies to be reported to the local public health department.
Get medical attention when needed
Serious bites, punctures or possible rabies exposures need prompt professional medical assessment.
Report the bite
Alameda County Public Health provides an official Animal Bite Incident and Rabies Exposure reporting form.
Keep rabies vaccines current
Alameda County’s 2026 rabies guidance reminds residents to keep pets vaccinated and avoid handling sick or injured wildlife.
Dublin Dog Licensing Rules
Dogs four months and older
Dublin requires a license for dogs four months of age or older. The city says licensing must occur within 15 days of acquisition or within 15 days after the license becomes due.
Rabies proof required
A state-approved current rabies vaccination is required for dog licensing.
Cat licensing is not mandatory
Dublin’s current FAQ says cat licensing is not mandatory.
Dublin Residential Pet Limits
This is a useful local detail for adopters who already have animals at home.
Two dogs and two cats
Dublin residential lots are generally limited to no more than two dogs and two cats without an Animal Fancier’s Permit.
Animal Fancier’s Permit
Contact East County Animal Shelter if your household requires information about an Animal Fancier’s Permit.
Livestock and exotic restrictions
Dublin says livestock is prohibited on residential lots and certain exotic animals are restricted. Code Enforcement can clarify a specific species or property.
Owner Surrender: Call Before Bringing a Pet
The current Alameda County Animal Services adoption page shows surrendered animals in shelter care, but it does not clearly publish a current public owner-surrender fee table or a universal same-day surrender procedure.
Veterinary, Doctor and Medical-Service Clarity
ECAS provides veterinary care to animals in shelter custody, but the public shelter page is not a community veterinary-hospital appointment page.
Shelter animals receive medical care
Current adoptable-pet descriptions show vaccinations, microchipping and spay/neuter care where applicable.
Contracting veterinarian
The official adoption page says spay/neuter surgery pricing is set by a contracting veterinarian. It does not publish one current universal surgery fee.
No doctor name invented
No public veterinarian name, owned-pet clinic appointment schedule or public veterinary consultation fee was verified for ECAS. Therefore this article does not fabricate a doctor roster or VeterinaryCare/Hospital schema.
East County Animal Shelter Working / Barn Cats
ECAS currently promotes a separate working-cat placement route for feral or semi-feral cats that are not suited to ordinary indoor pet adoption.
Usually placed in pairs
The shelter asks working-cat adopters to take at least two cats to improve adaptation to a new location.
Food, water and shelter still required
Working cats need a safe structure, regular food, fresh water and protection from weather and predators.
Join the barn-cat list
Call 925-803-7040 and ask about current working-cat availability and the acclimation process.
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Support at ECAS
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is a separate nonprofit rescue organization, but it works closely with East County Animal Shelter.
Shelter volunteers
TVAR volunteers walk dogs, socialize cats and help shelter animals receive attention while waiting for homes.
Foster support
TVAR also places selected shelter or rescue animals into foster homes and provides foster-program medical support.
Dublin adoption events
TVAR currently lists foster-dog adoption events on Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at PetSmart Dublin West, 6960 Amador Plaza Road. Check the current event calendar before driving.
What to Prepare Before Visiting ECAS
For adoption
- Animal name and ID number.
- Valid identification and proof you meet adopter age requirements.
- Details about your housing and current pets.
- Resident dog for the required dog-to-dog introduction when applicable.
- Carrier, leash or secure transport setup.
- Payment method and enough budget for possible surgery/license charges.
For a lost-pet visit
- Recent clear photos.
- Microchip number.
- License or rabies records if available.
- Collar/tag description.
- Exact last-seen location and date.
- Proof of ownership for reclaim questions.
Map: East County Animal Shelter in Dublin
Use the verified shelter address: 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA 94568.
Official Dublin and Alameda County Animal Resources
Dublin Animal Shelter FAQ
What is the animal shelter for Dublin, California?
Dublin’s municipal shelter route is East County Animal Shelter, operated by Alameda County Animal Services through the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
Where is East County Animal Shelter?
4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA 94568.
What is the Dublin animal shelter phone number?
East County Animal Shelter’s current phone number is 925-803-7040.
What are Dublin animal shelter adoption hours?
Alameda County Animal Services currently lists the shelter open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding county holidays.
Does East County Animal Shelter hold pets for adoption?
No. ECAS says pets are not held and adoptions are first-come, first-served.
How much is adoption at East County Animal Shelter?
The current base adoption fee for most pets is $35. Spay/neuter surgery and dog licensing may be additional.
What number do I call for Dublin Animal Control?
For animal-control field dispatch, use 510-667-7763. For shelter/adoption matters, use 925-803-7040.
What should I do if my pet is missing?
Visit East County Animal Shelter in person and keep checking. ECAS warns that animals are not posted online as adoptable until after the legal stray-hold period, so online listings alone are not enough.
Do Dublin dogs need a license?
Yes. Dublin requires dogs four months of age or older to be licensed, with current rabies proof. Cat licensing is not mandatory.
Does East County Animal Shelter have a public veterinary clinic?
No public owned-pet veterinary clinic schedule or public veterinarian roster was verified. ECAS provides medical care for animals in its custody and uses contracting veterinary care for procedures such as spay/neuter, but this page does not present ECAS as a veterinary hospital.
Can I surrender my pet at East County Animal Shelter?
A current universal public owner-surrender procedure and fee table were not clearly published on the official shelter page reviewed. Call 925-803-7040 before transporting an owned pet.
Is Animal-Shelter.org the official East County Animal Shelter website?
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational guide. Use Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, City of Dublin and Alameda County Health pages for official current instructions.
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