The animal care center serves all unincorporated (non-city) areas of Los Angeles County as well as a number of contracted cities. However, it does not serve the City of Los Angeles, except for small unincorporated areas surrounded by or adjacent to the city.
The animal care center can only accept and process animal noise complaints, including barking dog complaints, from residents of their service area.
If you find an ill or injured stray cat, please report it to the Communication Center using one of the phone numbers listed. **Do not submit an online request**, as it may pose a risk to the well-being of the animal.
You must have a personal code to renew your pet's license on the website or by telephone. Your personal code appears on your license renewal notice. If your license is past due, you must go to an animal care center or send a check by mail with applicable penalties included.
Yes, the animal care center provides various events and services, including low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics, at different locations such as Edward Vincent Park, Riverfront Park, and others. Walk-ins are allowed as time permits on a first-come, first-served basis.