Be 18 and have valid, verifiable identification. 
Pay the adoption fee for all dogs of $85.  This includes vaccinations, one-year license, alteration, collar & leash, microchip, and a free check-up voucher for the new pet.
Agree to the terms and conditions of the City's adoption agreement.  Click here for more information.
All animals must be spayed or neutered before they go home with an adopter.  The surgery is performed the next available business day at the shelter or at a contracted vet. The adopter picks up his/her altered animal in the afternoon before the shelter or the vet hospital closes.

NOTE:  Since we do not conduct formal temperament screening, we do not warrant the temperament of any of the animals listed on this site. However, all animals are held out by the Sacramento City Dog Shelter as available for adoption to the public.