Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I would like to sponsor a pet’s adoption, how do I do this?

A: That is great, thank you so much! You can call the shelter where the animal is residing and they can take a credit card payment over the phone.
Santa Rosa shelter 707-542-0882
Healdsburg shelter 707-431-3386
Petaluma shelter 707-789-5750
Thank you again for being so generous.

Q: I’d like to donate pet food, where do I send it/drop it off? Do you accept open bags of food?

A: Yes! Any donations can be dropped during donation hours!

Our shelter is located at 5345 HWY12 West in Santa Rosa.

Our Healdsburg shelter has a drop off area by the front door located at 555 Westside Rd. in Healdsburg.

Our Petaluma shelter is located at 840 Hopper St.

Thank you so much!

Q: I’d like to donate a cat tower/towels/toys/beds etc., where do I drop them off?

A: Hi, Thank you for thinking of us! We are currently accepting:

  • Clean Towels (no holes or frays) 
  • Clean Blankets (no holes or frays, no quilts or crochet) 
  • Unexpired Pet food – dry and canned 
  • Unexpired Treats (cat and dog) 
  • Unexpired Flea and Tick medication 

Please visit our Donate Pet Food & Supplies page for our most up to date list.

We aren’t currently accepting pillows, bed sheets, knitted blankets, comforters, or prescription drugs, but we encourage you to donate to the Salvation Army, Redwood Gospel Mission or Good Will.
Thank you again for being so generous.

Q: Are you a non-profit?

A: Humane Society of Sonoma County is a locally founded, donor-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We provide a safe haven for animals and do not receive federal or state funding or financial aid from any other humane society or shelter. Tax ID# 94-6001315.

Q: What is your address?

Santa Rosa shelter – 5345 Highway 12 West, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Healdsburg shelter – 555 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Petaluma shelter – 840 Hopper Street, Petaluma, CA 94952

Q: I would like to mail in a donation, where should I send it to?

A: To make a donation by mail, please send your check to: Humane Society of Sonoma County, 5345 Highway 12 West, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. EIN #: 94-6001315