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.