Welcome to the Hayward Animal Shelter!
Hayward Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services for the City of Hayward. The Hayward Animal Shelter is open for adoptions, turning in stray animals, recovering lost pets, and other services.
This website is maintained by the volunteers of the Hayward Animal Shelter.
Scroll down to see current announcements and general information for the shelter.

The Hayward Animal Shelter provides shelter and field services for the City of Hayward. Opening in 1975, the Shelter has proudly served the city for 40 years! The volunteers, staff, and animals welcome you to see us!
The Hayward Animal Shelter provides shelter and field services for the City of Hayward. The Hayward Animal Shelter is open for adoptions, turning in stray animals, recovering lost pets, and other services.
The Hayward Animal Shelter is located at:
16 Barnes Ct
Hayward CA 94544
510-293-7200
How you can help during COVID-19 restrictions:
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Do as much as you can remotely, return forms and applications via e-mail, view found and adoptable animals online, ask questions via e-mail or phone, avoid coming to the shelter in person if you can.
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If you found a stray dog, try to locate the owner before bringing it to the shelter, visit our found animal page for tips.
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Donate