The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation is recruiting for a one-year, Intervention Specialist position, which will be provide duties onsite at the County's Lancaster and Palmdale Animal Care Centers. Please see below for more information and on how to submit an application: Position Title: Intervention Specialist (North County) Contract Duration: One Year, contract position Timeframe: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Work Type: In-Person (Palmdale & Lancaster Centers) Salary: $80,000 annually Job Duties: • Administer specialized pet intervention programs to support the operations of an animal care center. • Provide essential information and referral services to pet owners considering surrendering their pets or needing pet-related resources. • Contribute to developing and implementing objectives, policies, and procedures within the scope of pet intervention services. • Plan, initiate, and coordinate specialized programs to keep pets and pet owners together. • Engage in community activities and organizations to identify needs, develop service resources, and garner community support. Minimum Requirements: • Option l: 1-year experience in human services, including employment, social welfare, social work, or community services -OR- • Option ll: Completion of 9 units from an accredited college, including coursework in any of the following fields: Human Services, Social Work, Education, Sociology, or another closely related field. Desirable Qualifications: • Familiarity with animal welfare, understanding of common barriers to pet ownership, and knowledge of Los Angeles County communities, demographics, and policies. • Bilingualism. Job Description: The Intervention Specialist will play a vital role in connecting with pet owners considering surrendering their pets and providing resources to enable them to retain their animals. Ideal candidates will possess backgrounds in animal welfare and counseling or social work, as the nature of these interactions may require multiple conversations and a wide knowledge of available resources. In addition to facilitating connections and resource provision, the Intervention Specialist may coordinate waived fees for owners seeking to reclaim their pets. Data collection related to resources and pet assistance provided will be a crucial aspect of this role, aiding in determining areas of greatest need and showcasing the needs of pet owners in our communities. The Intervention Specialist will work closely with care center staff and management to implement goals and optimize intervention services. This position will be based at the Lancaster and Palmdale Animal Care Centers. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to intspc@animalcare.lacounty.gov The application period closes on May 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM (PT).
November 10, 2022
Thank you for your interest in the circumstances around the recent removal of animals from Southern California Cat Adoption Tails (SCCAT). Incorrect or misinformed statements have been circulated in response, and this response is provided to clarify this situation. The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) removed 195 cats and 43 dogs from SCCAT on October 26, 2022, pursuant to a search warrant. These animals exceeded the 115 cat and 30 dog limits allowed by SCCAT’s animal facility license. Very few of these animals were kittens or puppies. These animals were living in unsanitary conditions and many needed immediate medical care.
RFP for Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic and Vaccination Services The County of Los Angeles, Department of Animal Care and Control is soliciting bids for Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic and Vaccination Services for South Los Angeles County and Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic and Vaccination Services for North Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is the largest and one of the most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. The Department’s seven (7) animal care centers provide animal control and rescue services to the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and 45 contracted cities 24-hours/day, seven (7) days/week. Los Angeles County Code County § 10.20.350 requires all residents living in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and residents of contract cities that have adopted this ordinance to spay and neuter their dogs and cats over four months of age. County is soliciting bids from qualified vendors who can provide Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic and Vaccination Services to such residents. The Contractor must have the capacity to service a minimum of 960 dogs and cats per fiscal year. A mandatory Virtual Proposers’ Conference will be held to discuss the RFP. County staff will respond to questions from potential proposers. All potential proposers must attend this conference or their proposals will be rejected as non-responsive (disqualified) without review and eliminated from further consideration. The conference is scheduled as follows: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 4:00P.M. Meeting link (video and audio) https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODg1ZDQzMWUtNDdiNS00YTdmLWEwMDQtN2YyYTY5M2Q4NzVk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2207597248-ea38-451b-8abe-a638eddbac81%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d817aa8d-9e43-4ef7-a1d4-a2b628a4a6f6%22%7d Call – In Number (audio only) +1 (323) 776-6996 United States, Los Angeles Phone Conference ID: 386 670 107# Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, October 17, 2022, and shall be emailed to: wduong@animalcare.lacounty.gov. Proposals received after the scheduled deadline will not be accepted and shall be returned to the sender unopened. The Request for Proposals can be downloaded at: https://camisvr.co.la.ca.us/lacobids/BidLookUp/BidOpenStart.asp, Bid# DACC-2022-02 (South) and Bid# DACC-2022-03 (North). Become a registered vendor with Los Angeles County to be informed of upcoming solicitations at: http://camisvr.co.la.ca.us/webven/.
JULY 21, 2022
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) operates seven animal care centers (ACCs). These ACCs are in Agoura Hills, Baldwin Park, Carson/Gardena, Castaic, Downey, Lancaster, and Palmdale. DACC provides services to all unincorporated County areas, as well as 45 cities that contract for services. In FY 21-22 DACC cared for approximately 27,000 animals. DACC is a national leader in animal shelter management. DACC was recognized in June 2022 by Best Friends Animal Society as ranking 10th out of 100 shelters nationally for improving its lifesaving of animals. Recent awards for its performance include: a 2021 Legacy Award from the Los Angeles County Quality and Productivity Commission for showing a commitment to program quality and productivity excellence; a 2021 National Association of Counties Achievement Award for the implementation of progressive community-based services; and a 2020 California State Association of Counties Merit Award for response to COVID-19. Some highlights of how DACC provides care to animals include:
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) announces changes to services provided to the City of Redondo Beach. Beginning October 4, 2021, DACC will no longer provide animal sheltering services for the City of Redondo Beach. Instead, the City of Redondo Beach Animal Control Officers will transport found animals to spcaLA South Bay Pet Adoption Center located on 12910 S. Yukon Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250.
One of the toughest decisions a pet owner can face is no longer being able to keep their beloved pet. Pet owners have limited options when rehoming their pet - find a new home on their own, without any safeguards or guidance, or bring their pet to an animal care center, which can cause stress to the pet and family. As part of our commitment of being a resource for pet owners in the Los Angeles County area, the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) has partnered with Home to Home™ to bring a new interactive tool to help families that need to rehome their pets. This online resource gives pet owners who can no longer keep their pets the opportunity to find them new, loving homes without bringing them to an animal care center.
The Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control (DACC) releases a COVID-19 Impact Report detailing the Department’s response to the pandemic and resulting operational changes. Included is a new adoption program called Love at First Sight.
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) continues to provide safe sheltering for animals as a result of the recent Lake Fire.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Los Angeles County Director of Animal Care and Control Marcia Mayeda has been elected to serve as the president of the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals).
