Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Animal Shelter & Adoption Services in Downey, CA
Established in 1975, Seaaca (SEAACA) has dedicated over four decades to responsible animal care and community service. Our mission focuses on sheltering lost animals, promoting adoptions, enforcing animal welfare laws, and educating the public about responsible pet ownership. With a team of trained Animal Control Officers and dedicated staff, we provide essential services including field rescues, vaccination clinics, and wildlife education. Our licensing program encourages pet identification while funding local animal welfare initiatives. Through partnerships with adoption organizations and community volunteers, we strive to reunite lost pets with families and place adoptable animals in loving homes.Our Veterinary Clinic ensures medical care for shelter animals, including spay/neuter services prior to adoption. We maintain strict compliance with state and local animal control laws while prioritizing humane treatment. Our facility shelters over 400 animals annually, with daily care provided by experienced Animal Care Technicians. Through public education campaigns, we address issues like wildlife deterrence and responsible pet ownership. Our commitment to transparency and community collaboration has made us a trusted resource for 14 cities in Southern California.
Services
Animal Sheltering
Pet Adoption
Field Rescues
Wildlife Rescue
Humane Education
Licensing Services
Vaccination Clinics
Spay/Neuter Programs
Lost Pet Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in animal welfare and control services
- Our team includes trained Animal Control Officers and licensed veterinary professionals
- We operate a full-service animal care center with medical and adoption services
- Our 24/7 emergency response handles animal cruelty and public safety concerns
- We partner with local organizations to maximize community impact
What people say
Great individuals to work with
Big hearted people
Supportive and encouraging
Professional team
Lifesaving work
Services
Animal Sheltering
Our Care Center provides daily food, shelter, and medical care for over 400 lost and abandoned animals annually. Animal Care Technicians clean kennels, socialize animals, and monitor health while awaiting adoption or owner reunification. The facility maintains strict sanitation standards and provides emergency medical treatment through our on-site veterinary clinic.
Pet Adoption
We facilitate pet adoptions through a structured process including animal evaluations, adoption counseling, and post-adoption support. Fees include vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter services. Our staff helps match adopters with suitable pets while maintaining holding periods for owner reunification opportunities.
Vaccination Clinics
Licensed veterinarians administer essential pet vaccinations during scheduled clinic hours. Services include rabies shots, distemper vaccines, and medical evaluations. Appointments operate on a first-come basis with capacity limits to ensure quality care while maintaining safety protocols for staff and pet owners.
Wildlife Rescue
Trained officers respond to calls about injured wildlife, animal cruelty cases, and public safety concerns. We handle emergency rescues of sick or injured animals while providing community education about coexisting with local wildlife through humane deterrence methods.
Humane Education
We provide comprehensive resources about responsible pet ownership, including licensing requirements, spay/neuter benefits, and animal care best practices. Educational materials cover wildlife deterrence strategies and legal responsibilities for pet owners across our service area.
Questions
What should I do if I find a lost pet?
Contact us immediately and visit our facility to file a report. Bring the pet's photo and location details for our records.
How do I adopt a pet from SEAACA?
Visit our Care Center during adoption hours, complete an application, and meet with staff to find your ideal pet match.
What vaccination clinic hours are available?
Clinics operate Tuesday/Thursday 10am-12:30pm and Saturday 9am-2pm, with potential early closures due to high demand.
Can I volunteer with animal care?
Volunteers must be 18+, complete training, and commit to specific shifts assisting with animal care and adoption events.
How do I report animal cruelty?
Call our 24/7 hotline at (562) 803-3301 to report suspected animal abuse or neglect immediately.
What licensing options exist for service animals?
We provide special identification tags for trained service animals following ADA guidelines and required documentation.
Reviews (4)
Rosa S. Barboza
Jun 28, 2022
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This is a friendly animal shelter the staff are very attentive and polite. The pets are taken care well. Great place to adopt a pet from
Mike Ricca
Jun 07, 2022
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Understand a few things before surrendering a stray you find: 1. This is a kill shelter. Because they cannot refuse a surrender, if required to they will destroy animals as needed. It likely won't happen to the animal you bring in, but it could and you should be aware of that. 2. Once it's surrendered, it's gone. Don't bother trying to find it a forever home yourself because the SEAACA staff will do *NOTHING* to help make that happen if you succeed.
I spent weeks trying to find a home for the stray I discovered while on a road trip, and the staff not only refused to let me know which rescue org had taken it in, but they wouldn't even give the org my information so that they could reach out to me. I had a home all lined up for the pooch, but thanks to the completely unhelpful staff on the phone, he'll never know it. 3. If you call, expect hold times of upwards of well over an hour. Only surrender an animal here if you have no other option. And even then I'd think twice.
I spent weeks trying to find a home for the stray I discovered while on a road trip, and the staff not only refused to let me know which rescue org had taken it in, but they wouldn't even give the org my information so that they could reach out to me. I had a home all lined up for the pooch, but thanks to the completely unhelpful staff on the phone, he'll never know it. 3. If you call, expect hold times of upwards of well over an hour. Only surrender an animal here if you have no other option. And even then I'd think twice.
Nancy Morales
Jun 01, 2022
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Had to get my puppies their first round of shots. The line was long but went quickly. I definitely recommend getting there at least 2 hours before they open as the line begins to form extremely early. And if there is still a line close to their closing time, they will make a cutoff and those left behind will have to go back. Other than that, the service is great and easy!
Hubert Owen
May 19, 2022
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Vaccination clinic today (Saturday)was very busy. Line was 35 to 40 people with their pets. Ot is better to go there on Wednesday
