TAX & LICENSE / PET LICENSING

California law requires that all dogs be licensed annually from age four months and older, and this licensing includes proof of current rabies vaccination. Vaccinations are also strongly recommended for cats, even in areas where they are not required to be licensed. Localities may impose additional animal-control laws that deal with licensing of cats, leashing dogs, controlling barking dogs, dangerous animals, and cleaning up animal waste matter. Check with your local animal control officer for complete details or contact one of these regional resources.

State Humane Association of California
510-525-2744
https://www.calanimals.org/

Los Angeles County
Agoura Shelter
818-991-0071
Baldwin Park Shelter
626-962-3577
Carson/Gardena Shelter
310-523-9566
Castaic Shelter
661-257-3191
Downey Shelter
562-940-6898
Lancaster Shelter
661-940-4191
http://animalcare.lacounty.gov

Riverside County Animal Control
6851 Van Buren Boulevard
Riverside 951-358-7387
888-636-PETS
www.rcdas.org/home

San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control Program
San Bernardino
800-472-5609
http://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/programs/acc/licensing

Ventura County Animal Control
805-388-4341
888-223-7387
www.vcas.us