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SERVICES

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is here to help you with your animal related needs. The Department provides the following services:

    • Rescue of sick or injured animals

    • Capture of stray animals

    • Reunifying lost pets with their owners

    • Enforcement of barking and animal noise complaints

    • Investigation of complaints of animal cruelty

    • Removal of dead animals from public areas

    • Shelter for lost or unwanted animals

    • Adoption of homeless animals

    • Impoundment and quarantine of dangerous or vicious dogs

    • Emergency response to fires, floods and other disasters

    • Inspection and license of commercial animal facilities such as pet stores, kennels, breeding facilities, circuses, rodeos, and wild animal menageries. Letter grades of A, B, C or F are given to facilities to assist consumers in selecting reputable businesses.

    • Low cost vaccinations and free microchips

    • Pet licenses in accordance with state and County law

The Department does not remove nuisance wildlife. Click here for assistance with wildlife problems.

To request service please contact your local animal care center.