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Animals & Pets

The County enforces all state and local laws relating to the control, licensing, humane investigations, or rescuing of all animals within the unincorporated areas of the County and within cities contracting for County service.

Highlights

Pet Stop Reunion and Adoption Event on Nov. 21
The Antelope Valley Pet Stop will have its first reunion Saturday, Nov. 21, inviting those who have adopted pets from the facility to bring friends and family who might also want to adopt. Dogs at the AV Pet Stop, which is run by the County Department of Animal Care and Control , are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped -- and immediately available to go home with their new owners the same day.

Excessive Barking
Useful tips to help you understand why your dog barks and how to change the behavior are provided by the Department of Animal Care and Control.

Animals & Pets Links

	Adopt-A-Pet Search and browse what animals at County animal shelters are currently adoptable. View adoptable animals with pictures and descriptions. Adoption Fees \| Adoption Programs \| Select the Right Pet
	Animal Facilities Graded Animal facility inspection grades are posted on the County Animal Care and Control website. Grades are given by the federal Department of Agriculture.
	Animal Shelters This site provides a listing of animal shelters that service your area.
	County Code - Animals Los Angeles County Codes: Title 10 pertains to animals. Changes to Animal Ordinances \| Microchips
	Lost & Found Pets Find tips to help you locate your lost pets and see lost animals sheltered at County animal shelters.
	Pet Licensing Information is provided on licensing pets and available discounts. Designer Pet Tags \| Pet Licensing Fees
	Pet Vaccinations This site provides things you need to know about pet vaccinations.
	Spay & Neuter Find information about spaying and neutering your pet.
	Veterinary Public Health General information is provided about veterinary public health, including West Nile Virus and rabies control programs. Animal Bites \| Animal Diseases
	Volunteer Opportunities, Pets Volunteer opportunities for Individuals who love animals are available at the county animal shelters. Individuals must be 16 or older.
	Wild Animals This site provide tips on living with wild animals in Los Angeles County. Urban Wildlife Mgmt Association

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Did You Know?

The County shelters 80,000 animals each year.

The Animal Care and Control Department serves 51 cities and all unincorporated area.

The Animal Care and Control Department is the largest animal control agency in the nation.

Spaying/neutering and microchipping of dogs is required in unincorporated areas.

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