Animal Care Services in the City of Sacramento

At a recent community meeting GCTENA Board members had the opportunity to hear from various city official about how their programs serve their fellow Sacramentans.  We recently shared information about mosquito abatement and now here is information about how stray animals are cared for and how you can help.    

Animal Care has many free and low-cost services for pets and owners.  There are also many volunteer opportunities at the shelter; prior to service, training is provided.  Finally, check out their "Wish List."  Everything from shoe boxes, pet food, formula, and treats to washable toys.  And, of course, cash donations are needed.  All donated funds go to animal care (surgeries, training, therapy, etc.).  Donated money does not pay for staff salaries.

MAIN OFFICE	Adopting A Pet, Searching For A Lost Pet, Licensing, Microchipping Wednesday - Friday 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Saturday - Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
RECEPTION CENTER	Titanic's Pet Food Bank, Surrendering A Stray or Owned Animal, Licensing, Microchipping Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
CONTACT	If you reside within the city limits of Sacramento, dial "311" I you reside outside the city limits of Sacramento, call (916) 264-5011. If you are a TDD user, call (916) 808-8563. Email us at 311@cityofsacramento.org.
Address	2127 Front Street, Sacramento 95818 http://www.cityofsacramento.org/generalservices/animal-care/

The City of Sacramento Animal Care Services does far more than caring for lost and abandoned animals in our community. We provide a variety of services that protect both citizens and animals, including:

·         Transporting sick or injured stray animals that were picked up by the animal control officers to the emergency vet

·         Rescuing animals locked inside hot vehicles and from abusive, cruel, or negligent conditions

·         Impounding stray dogs, whether they are friendly or aggressive, that roam freely on the street, on public property, or at a citizen's residence

·         Administering a rabies control program

·         Helping citizens resolve nuisance problems, such as dogs barking excessively and dogs defecating or urinating on other people's property

·         Investigating dog and cat bite complaints

·         Assisting other agencies such as the County of Sacramento Animal Care and Regulation, the Sacramento SPCA, the police department, the fire department, and the California Highway Patrol

·         Educating pet owners on the importance of spaying or neutering their dogs and cats

More importantly, we keep lost pets safe and sound so that they can hopefully be reunited with their owner or adopted into a new family.

Vector Control - Protecting Our Health by Controlling Mosquitoes that Spread Disease

From the Sacramento - Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District:

For more information download a brochure here: The Mosquito and You: What You Need to Know (PDF).  

We help Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance; they are a major threat to public health. We use proven, effective methods to control mosquitoes and reduce the risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as West Nile virus.

Learn more about our integrated pest management approach as well as the latest news here on our website.

The Vector Control District needs your help: report (anonymously, if you wish) standing water in abandoned homes; the District will provide mosquito fish, which are highly effective in combating this health risk. Also, report dead bird sitings within 48 hours.  Dead birds can be an indication of West Nile virus infestation. Phone 1-800-429-1022 or 3-1-1.

New Date for Jay Walk in GCTE - Monday, May 7th

Councilmember Jay Schenirer plans to visit our Golf Course Terrace Estates neighborhood Monday, May 7th from 4pm to 7pm, "to meet and talk with neighbors about their concerns.  The walk will conclude with community office hours at 6:30pm at Harkness Elementary."


For other news about District 5, subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter, get archived newsletters, read Jay's Blog or follow him on Twitter or Facebook.

Annual GCTENA Scholarship Offered - Deadline is May 15, 2012

Golf Course Terrace Estates Neighborhood Association (GCTENA) annually sponsors a $500 college scholarship.  Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are preparing to enter an accredited four year college or university.

Applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2012, mailed to our address GCTENA, ATTN: Scholarship, PO Box 231576, Sacramento 95823 or emailed by that date to gctena@gmail.com.  GCTENA Board Members will make the award or withhold the scholarship if no qualified applications are received.  Applicants living within the  neighborhood  will be given preferential treatment.

Click here for the scholarship application.

Reverse 911 for Cell Phones

Unlike telephone landlines, unless you are registered with the our local police department, it will not be easy to find you if you are calling about an emergency. The opportunity to register with the Sacramento Police Department is available.  Here's information about the SPD REVERSE 911 program:

Click here for FAQs on REVERSE 911.

The Sacramento Police Department’s Reverse 911® system is a community notification tool designed to enhance emergency preparedness and facilitate urgent and necessary notifications to citizens during emergent events.

With the ability to send a recorded message to Sacramento City homes on local phone lines within minutes. Our Reverse911® has been relied on for neighborhood emergencies and community events where health and safety is a concern such as, evacuation notices, missing person notifications and much more.

Because of increasing popularity and usage of cell phones, we have found it necessary to include wireless device numbers in our database, to reach more people than ever. If you are interested in voluntarily registering your wireless device (s) with us, digital home number or (VOIP) Voice over Internet Protocol number, follow this link to our Self Registration Portal.

Last Chance to Save YOUR Pools!

The deadline is fast approaching - click here to help!


Join the GCTENA in saving this summer pastime for Sacramento's kids.  Make your donation today.


Check out the April 5th issue of the Neighborhood Services Tidbits for more news about our community. 

Passport to Summer & Your Informational Fair - Saturday, April 28th

State Senator Darrell Steinberg and Councilmember Jay Schenirer will host this event. There will be information on: Vocational Training, Education, Internships, Apprenticeships, Employment, Health, Family Resources, Summer Programs, Enrichment Programs, and Volunteer Opportunities. 

Saturday, April 28, 2012

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Oak Park Community Center

3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Get the flyer in English and Spanish and more information in Senator Steinberg's April 2012 E-Newsletter here.

District 5 Councilmember Walk Through Neighborhood Scheduled April 19th

Councilmember Jay Schenirer plans to visit our Golf Course Terrace Estates neighborhood Thursday, April 19th from 4pm to 7pm, "to meet and talk with neighbors about their concerns.  The walk will conclude with community office hours at 6:30pm at Harkness Elementary."


For other news about District 5, subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter, get archived newsletters, read Jay's Blog or follow him on Twitter or Facebook.