The County enforces all state and local laws relating to the control, licensing, humane investigations, or rescuing of all animals within the unincorporated areas of the County and within cities contracting for County service.
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Animal Care Facilities Holiday Hours Listed The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will limit its hours during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Hours will not be affected on Veterans Day.
Increased Sightings of Coyotes in Antelope Valley Antelope Valley residents are urged to take precautions due to an increased number of sightings of coyotes. Residents should eliminate easy access to food, water and shelter, which attracts coyotes to urban/suburban areas.
Obesity: Biggest Health Threat to Pets Pet owners are reminded that they need to ensure they are providing a healthy lifestyle for their animals. Obesity is the biggest health threat to pets. Like humans, animals need exercise, check-ups and a healthy diet.
Animal Shelters to Open on Sundays Beginning March 1, the County will open its animal shelters on Sundays to provide additional opportunities for residents to find a new pet, as well as unite with their lost animals sooner. The County’s pet adoption center in Lancaster will also open on Sundays, though will be closed on Mondays.
Excessive Barking Useful tips to help you understand why your dog barks and how to change the behavior are provided by the Department of Animal Care and Control.
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Animal Facilities Graded Animal facility inspection grades are posted on the County Animal Care and Control website. Grades are given by the federal Department of Agriculture.
Animal Shelters This site provides a listing of animal shelters that service your area.
Volunteer Opportunities, Pets Volunteer opportunities for Individuals who love animals are available at the county animal shelters. Individuals must be 16 or older.
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Did You Know?
The County shelters 80,000 animals each year.
The Animal Care and Control Department serves 51 cities and all unincorporated area.
The Animal Care and Control Department is the largest animal control agency in the nation.
Spaying/neutering and microchipping of dogs is required in unincorporated areas.
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