Community Resource Page: Bakersfield & Kern County

This list is designed to help our community find the support they need for community cats, rescue efforts, and pet care assistance.

1. Animal Shelters & Municipal Services

For stray intake, microchip scanning, and lost/found reports.

  • Kern County Animal Services

    • Services: Municipal shelter, spay/neuter vouchers (when available), and stray intake for county areas.

    • Phone: (661) 868-7100

    • Website:kerncountyanimalservices.org

  • City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center

  • Bakersfield SPCA

    • Services: No-kill private shelter, adoption services, and low-cost vaccine clinics.

    • Phone: (661) 323-8353

    • Website:bakersfieldspca.org

2. Low-Cost Spay/Neuter & Veterinary Care

Crucial resources for stabilizing community cat populations.

  • Critters Without Litters

    • Services: High-quality, low-cost spay and neuter specifically for the public and rescue groups.

    • Phone: (661) 833-5226

    • Website:critterswithoutlitters.org

  • Simi Valley Spay & Neuter Clinic (Mobile Clinic)

    • Services: Provides low-cost mobile spay/neuter clinics specifically in the Bakersfield area. Excellent for TNR and community cat vouchers.

    • Phone: (805) 584-3823

    • Website:simivalleyspayandneuter.com

  • Simms Veterinary Center

    • Services: Full-service veterinary clinic known for working with rescue organizations and providing affordable care.

    • Phone: (661) 829-2244

    • Website:simmsvet.com

  • Stiern Veterinary Hospital

    • Services: General veterinary care with a long history of serving the Bakersfield community.

    • Phone: (661) 327-5571

    • Website:stiernvet.com

3. Community Cat & TNR Support Groups

Organizations specifically focused on feral/community cat management.

  • Cat People

    • Services: Assistance with spay/neuter for community cats, cat food pantry, and adoption center.

    • Phone: (661) 327-4706

    • Website:bakersfieldcatpeople.org

  • Kern Feline Rescue

  • TNR Trust of Kern County

    • Services: Dedicated to Trap-Neuter-Return efforts and providing resources for community cat caretakers.

    • Website:tnrtrust.org

4. Emergency & Financial Assistance

Resources for unexpected veterinary costs or specialized care.

  • The Onyx & Breezy Foundation

    • Services: Provides financial assistance for medical treatment to those who cannot afford it (applications required).

    • Website:onyxandbreezy.org

  • RedRover Relief

    • Services: Financial assistance grants for emergency veterinary care and support for domestic violence victims with pets.

    • Website:redrover.org/relief

5. Food Assistance & Support

For residents struggling to feed their pets or community colonies.

  • The Mission at Kern County (Pet Support)

    • Services: Occasionally provides pet food to those in need via their outreach programs.

    • Phone: (661) 325-0863

    • Website:themissionkc.org

  • Bakersfield SPCA Pet Food Pantry

    • Services: Provides temporary assistance with dog and cat food for residents facing financial hardship.

    • Phone: (661) 323-8353 (Call for availability)

6. Rescue Partners

Independent non-profits helping with kittens and friendly rescues.

  • HALT (Helping All Little Things) Rescue

    • Services: Local foster-based rescue focusing on dogs and cats.

    • Website:haltrescue.org

  • Marley's Mutts (Pawsitive Change)

    • Services: While primarily dog-focused, they are a massive resource for animal advocacy in Kern County.

    • Website:marleysmutts.org

  • Hoffmann Hospice (Pet Peace of Mind)

    • Services: Helps hospice patients keep their pets at home by providing food, litter, and basic veterinary care.

    • Phone: (661) 410-1010

    • Website:hoffmannhospice.org