Provides quality service enabling citizens and animals in the City to live together in safety. L.A. Animal Services houses and cares for lost and abandonment animals in its six shelters located throughout the City and enforces laws and ordinances regulating the care, custody, control and prevention ... (see full description)
Breeders or residents with litters must obtain a $235.00 breeder's permit for each breeding animal. This is in addition to the $100.00 yearly license fee and $25.00 microchip implantation fee (if the dog does not already have a chip) for an intact animal. When the puppies or kittens are weaned, the ... (see full description)
The Department of Animal Services Call Center has been closed due to budget constraints as of July 1, 2010. Please call 888-452-7381 for information or to contact shelter or administrative staff.
L.A. Animal Services gratefully accepts donations for the welfare of the animals in our care and for promoting spaying and neutering of animals in the city of Los Angeles. Funds may also be donated for specific programs, services and shelter operations. You can specify that your donation be used for ... (see full description)
If an animal is found with traceable identification, the department will notify the owner. Animals found without identification are held 4 business days not counting the day of impoundment and then they become available for adoption. Visit all shelters in your area if you have lost a pet. If you ... (see full description)
A license and valid rabies vaccination are required for all dogs 4 months or older. A license is required for horses 1 year or older. Cats are not licensed. Licenses are available at Animal Service Centers, the Administrative Offices and may be renewed online at LAAnimalServices.com
Microchipping is a virtually painless procedure that takes minutes and provides positive, permanent identification for your pet.
Pet owners wishing to surrender unwanted animals should contact a rescue organization or place an ad in a newspaper to find a home for their pet; animal shelters are not adoption agencies. If the owner insists on surrendering an animal to a shelter, request the owner to bring the animal to the ... (see full description)
A variety of animals, from purebred to mixed breeds, are available for adoption at Animal Service Centers. Adoption costs vary and include vaccinations, microchipping and sterilization.
The following benefits are available to seniors and disabled citizens who reside in the City of Los Angeles and meet very low income limitations as established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). To qualify you must present a DWP bill showing Lifeline or Low ... (see full description)
As of October I, 2008 all cats and dogs in the City of Los Angeles are required by law to be spayed or neutered unless they meet certain exceptions. Spaying or neutering a pet is a simple surgery that prevents your pet from having puppies or kittens. Once spayed or neutered your pet will enjoy a ... (see full description)
The Spaymobile is a clinic on wheels that travels throughout the City to provide Free spay and neuter surgeries to dogs and cats belonging to low income households, senior citizens and the disabled. If you qualify to participate, make sure that your dog or cat is at least 3 months of age. For adult ... (see full description)
Individuals may bring an animal to the nearest shelter, or contact the shelter and field personnel will respond. Veterinary medical staff will examine the animal, provide treatment if appropriate and make the animal available for adoption if it is not claimed by its owner. If an animal is critically ... (see full description)
Low-cost vaccination clinics are offered year-round at locations throughout the city. The clinics offer dog and cat rabies vaccinations for $7.00 each. They also offer other vaccinations that guard against various canine and feline diseases for from $14.00 to $22.00 dollars each. Call (213)473-4744 ... (see full description)
Any problems with wildlife acting agressively toward humans, including sick,injured,or distressed wildlife, should be reported to the nearest LA Animal Service Center. Wildlife in their natural habitat should not be disturbed.
