Rep. Aguilar Delivers $2 Million to Build New Animal Shelter in San Bernardino County

The new shelter will improve the well-being and management of stray animals, abused pets and other abandoned animals in the Inland Empire

BLOOMINGTON, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $2,000,000 in community project funding for San Bernardino County to build a new animal shelter in Bloomington, California. The Bloomington Animal Care Center will improve animal care and public safety in the Inland Empire by expanding shelter space and providing quality veterinary and animal control services.

Once complete, the Bloomington Animal Care Center will help the most in-need animals in San Bernardino County and support initiatives to decrease the spread of diseases like rabies, manage stray animals, and provide other preventive measures to keep animals healthy and the public safe. Additionally, the shelter will offer free or low-cost community resources such as pet adoptions, spaying and neutering, microchipping, dog licensing, vaccinations, animal shelter during local emergencies, volunteer opportunities and educational programs for pet owners. You can watch the full video of the press conference here and find photos from the event above and here.

"My top priority is improving the quality of life for everyone in the Inland Empire, and that includes animals who call our region home," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "Californians are incredibly passionate about the well-being of pets and animals and understand the unique challenges we face in San Bernardino County. That's why I'm proud to deliver this federal investment to build an animal shelter that will provide not just space, but also essential veterinary and animal control services to prevent the spread of disease, keeping both pets and people safe."

"This investment moves the county forward as we expand animal care services for our residents," said San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe. "We appreciate Congressman Aguilar's support in securing these federal funds to help build a modern facility in Bloomington that will improve care and give us the capacity to serve more animals. It's a practical investment that supports public health, community safety and responsible stewardship of public resources."

"This investment brings us closer to delivering a much-needed animal care center for Bloomington-expanding access to services, improving response times, and creating more adoption opportunities," said Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. "It's an investment in the health, safety, and quality of life of our community."

As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Aguilar secured $19.7 million for 15 projects in California's 33rd Congressional District in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.