About this animal protector
Santa Monica Animal Shelter is a city-operated shelter that promotes humane care and helps lost, abandoned and homeless animals find homes. Its shelter is at 1640 9th Street in Santa Monica. The supporting Animal Shelter Foundation has a separate fundraising role.
Services and ways to connect
Call 310-458-8595 or email shelter@santamonica.gov for adoption, lost-pet and visiting questions. Use the official city shelter page to review current services and hours. The page lists Tuesday through Saturday opening and Sunday/Monday closure; confirm arrangements and availability before bringing an animal.
Verify details before taking action
The documented organizational identity is the municipal animal-services identity on the official city website. Confirm current hours, eligibility, availability, fees and instructions directly through the organization's official website before visiting, adopting, volunteering or donating.
Official contact
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Santa Monica Animal Shelter?
- AnimalProtech organizes public information and helps review community corrections, but each donation, adoption, or contact should be verified directly through the animal rescuer's or organization's official channels.
- How can I contact Santa Monica Animal Shelter?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Santa Monica Animal Shelter, the location Santa Monica - California - United States, and the displayed identifiers.
- Is it safe to donate or adopt using only this page?
- No. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm identity, need, accountability, and public history before donating, sending documents, or adopting.
- How can I correct incomplete or outdated information?
- Use the contribution form at the end of the page and send verifiable public links. Do not send personal documents, private addresses, or sensitive third-party data.