Yolo County Animal Shelter, Control & Adoption 2026

Address

2640 E. Gibson Road, Woodland, CA 95776.

Use the map section below for directions and confirm your visit type first.

Main phone

530-668-5287.

Use this for shelter questions, non-emergency assistance and office-hour support.

Urgent service

530-666-8282 is listed for urgent animal service such as vicious dogs or animals in distress.

Best first step

Check official adoptable pets online before visiting because dog visits may require appointments.

Adoption and redemption

The shelter helps with pet adoptions, redemptions, rescues, licensing, microchipping and low-cost vaccination information.

Complaints and welfare checks

YCAS investigates barking complaints, bites, welfare concerns, abuse or neglect reports, loose animals and contained animal pickup requests.

County-wide support

The service area includes Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, UC Davis and unincorporated Yolo County communities.

Dogs and puppies

$50 is the listed dog and puppy adoption fee.

Yolo County residents may also need a dog licensing fee.

Cats and kittens

$50 is the listed cat and kitten adoption fee.

A pair of cats or kittens is listed at $75.

Rabbits and other pets

$25 is listed for rabbits and other animals.

Ask staff what is included for the specific species.

Veterans

Dog and cat adoption fees are listed as waived for veterans with valid identification.

Confirm current eligibility at the shelter.

Dog adoption planning

Dog adoptions are listed from 11 AM to 3 PM by appointment. Dog adoption information lists a $50 dog and puppy fee plus a $21 licensing fee for Yolo County residents.

• Schedule or submit an inquiry before visiting for dogs.
• Ask about temperament, size, known medical concerns and care needs.
• Bring household dogs when compatibility should be checked.
• Bring a leash, collar or harness plan for safe transport.

Cat adoption planning

Cat adoptions are walk-in during listed cat hours. The cat page lists $50 for cats and kittens and $75 for two cats or kittens.

• Check in at the front office before visiting the cat annex.
• Bring a secure carrier if adoption is likely.
• Ask whether the cat is shy, social, playful or calm.
• Prepare a quiet starter room at home.

Small-animal planning

YCAS also lists small animals. Rabbits and other animals may have different housing, food, handling and veterinary needs than dogs or cats.

• Ask about enclosure size and daily care.
• Ask what supplies you need before pickup.
• Ask about handling and stress signs.
• Confirm the adoption fee and included care.

Vicious dog or distress

If you have an emergency such as a vicious dog or an animal in distress, YCAS lists 530-666-8282.

Regular business help

For non-emergency assistance during regular business hours, call 530-668-5287.

Report immediately

YCAS asks animal bites to be reported immediately. The animal-bite page lists office-hour and non-business-hour reporting numbers.

If your pet is missing

• Visit Yolo County Animal Services at 2640 E. Gibson Road in Woodland.
• Check official lost/found pets online before and after your visit.
• Bring clear photos, vet records, microchip details and proof of ownership.
• Check nearby shelters too, especially if the pet traveled across city lines.
• Keep checking daily during the hold period.

If you found a pet

• Do not put yourself at risk with a scared, injured or aggressive animal.
• Record the exact location and time found.
• Contact YCAS for the correct next step and service-area routing.
• Ask about microchip scanning and found-pet reporting.
• Do not permanently rehome a found pet without following the proper process.

Before surrendering

• Look for pet food, veterinary or financial support first.
• Ask about behavior and training resources if behavior is the problem.
• Try responsible direct rehoming while the pet remains safely with you.
• Prepare photos and a useful pet bio if a courtesy post may help.
• Do not abandon a pet outside the shelter.

If surrender is still needed

• YCAS says surrender may have a waiting period due to high demand and limited space.
• Yolo County residents can use the dog or cat surrender forms.
• Continue searching for a new home while waiting for an opening.
• The listed surrender fee is $50.
• Be honest about medical, behavior, bite history and care needs.

DocuPet licensing

YCAS says it has officially partnered with DocuPet for pet licensing in Yolo County.

Rabies protection

Licensing helps confirm rabies vaccination and supports public-health tracking.

Microchip return help

YCAS says all shelter-adopted animals are microchipped, and microchips help reunite pets when collars or tags are lost.

Photo ID

Bring a government ID for adoption, reclaim, licensing or official shelter paperwork.

Housing permission

If you rent or have HOA rules, check pet restrictions before starting adoption.

Payment method

Bring a supported payment method and ask about licensing or extra fees before checkout.

Resident dog

If adopting a dog, bring household dogs when a compatibility check is needed.

Cat carrier

Bring a secure carrier if adopting or reclaiming a cat.

Ownership proof

For lost-pet reclaim, bring photos, microchip records, vet records and other proof.

Dog visit first

Schedule or submit an inquiry before dog adoption visits, especially Monday through Thursday.

Cat walk-in

For cats, check in at the front office and then visit the cat annex during cat walk-in hours.

Urgent issues

For vicious dogs, animals in distress or urgent service, use the urgent animal service number.

I want to adopt a dog

View adoptable dogs, schedule or submit the dog inquiry, bring household members and dogs if needed, then visit during dog adoption hours.

I want to adopt a cat

View adoptable cats, visit during cat walk-in hours, check in at the front office and bring a secure carrier if adoption is likely.

I lost my pet

Check lost/found listings, visit the shelter in person, bring ownership proof and keep checking during the 3-day or 7-day hold window.

I need animal control

Use 530-668-5287 for non-emergency office-hour help and 530-666-8282 for urgent service such as vicious dogs or animals in distress.

Before visiting

• Do not assume dog adoptions are always walk-in.
• Do not arrive for cat visits outside cat walk-in hours.
• Do not drive for one pet without confirming availability.
• Do not forget ID, payment and safe transport.
• Do not use adoption hours for urgent animal-control emergencies.

Before reclaim or surrender

• Do not delay if your pet is missing because hold periods are time-sensitive.
• Do not arrive without proof of ownership.
• Do not surrender without trying support and rehome options first.
• Do not hide bite history, illness, medication or behavior concerns.
• Do not abandon an animal outside the facility.