- BULLHEAD CITY -

ANIMAL SHELTER

Rescue the mistreated, save the injured, and love the abandoned.

The Bullhead City Animal Shelter is a safe and caring environment for lost, stray, or surrendered animals. We are committed to the health, safety, and welfare of both residents and animals and provide essential services to manage and care for the local pet population. We take in over 1,800 animals each year and operate as a no-kill facility. We’re proud to be a network partner with Best Friends Animal Society.

Our team works hard to reunite lost pets with their families, find loving homes for adoptable animals, and ensure animals are treated humanely throughout the community. We encourage responsible pet ownership by offering licenses for Bullhead City residents, vaccination clinics, and spay/neuter resources. We also regularly work with rescue groups, volunteers, and local partners to promote pet adoption and community awareness. Residents are encouraged to get involved through adoption, volunteering, or donating to support the shelter’s mission.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Public Animal Viewing 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Friday - Sunday Closed

Federal Holidays Closed

Contact Information

Coming Soon: Bullhead City Animal Resource Center (BARC)

We are currently remodeling the former Mohave Valley Daily News building into the new Bullhead City Animal Resource Center (BARC) located at 2435 Miracle Mile. This 27,353-square-foot facility will bring modern amenities such as a veterinary clinic, public dog wash, enhanced kennels and cat condos, viewing areas, and a pet crematorium, to name a few. Construction is underway with completion anticipated in spring 2026.

Once complete, BARC will replace the existing Bullhead City Animal Shelter and become the City’s central hub for animal resources such as adoptions and public education. This expanded facility will allow us to better meet the growing needs of the community and provide a higher level of care and resources for pets and their owners.

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Animal Events

  • BARC Public Tours June 17, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    The Bullhead City Animal Resource Center (BARC) is ready for public tours! BARC is inviting the public to come check out the new animal resource center. The public tours will be held on Wednesday, June 17th, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thursday, June 18th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
     
    BARC's new pet shop, Rescue Retail, will be open for business during these public tours. Rescue Retail is the perfect place to pick up various pet toys, pet accessories, and merchandise for the four-legged family members. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the self-guided tour ahead of BARC's official opening.
     
    After more than two years of work, the City of Bullhead City is excited to invite the public to come see the progress that has been made. For more information about BARC and community pet resources, visit https://www.BullheadCityAZ.gov/BARC. Stay tuned to our social media pages for updates on BARC's official opening date later this summer!