Animal and Insect Control

Learn about animal services in the county and city.
 

Animal Care and Control

The City currently contracts with The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) which promotes and protects public safety and animal care through sheltering, pet placement programs, education, and animal law enforcement. They provide animal control and rescue services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Animal Control Officers strive to:

  • Protect communities from dangerous animals.
  • Rescue sick, injured, or stray animals.
  • Investigate animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, and illegal animal fighting.
  • Conduct animal licensing inspections.
  • Assist local law enforcement and City agencies with animal related issues.
  • Remove deceased animals from public areas.
  • Enforce local and state ordinances.

Additionally, DACC offers programs and services to residents, such as pet licensing, low-cost vaccinations, microchipping, spay and neutering, pet adoptions, and disaster response. Licensing is an important means of identification and can help to return lost pets to their owners quickly.

For more information, please visit their website or contact the Castaic Animal Shelter which serves San Fernando residents at (661) 257-3191.

Coyote Management Plan

As new development encroaches into wildlife habitat and prolonged severe drought conditions become more prevalent, interactions with displaced wildlife, including coyotes, looking for food and water will become more frequent. To provide residents with educational resources and preventative practices to minimize interactions, the City has prepared a Coyote Management and Co-Existence Plan to serve as the basis for community education and outreach.

Click Here to Download the Full Coyote Management Plan(PDF, 7MB)

Insect and Mosquito Resources

All Los Angeles County residents play an essential role in protecting their community. Mosquito control is a shared responsibility; residents can take simple steps to reduce them in their neighborhood. Here’s how to reduce the risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases and prevent mosquito breeding in and around your home.

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Have mosquito issues? Your local mosquito experts are here to help! The Greater LosAngeles County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito) provides property inspections, mosquito control services, and educational resources to help our community stay bite-free.

Click Here to check out the Great Los Angeles County Vector Control Unit's Resources

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