Animal Control

Animal Control Officers :
Tedd Nickerson, Esther Peterson, Dennis Lynn , Hugh Wright

Kennel Attendants:

Robert Klomhous And Teri Forte

The Animal Shelter
4810 Camino Parocela
Palm Springs, CA 92262
PH (760) 323-8151

One block south of Ramon Road and the first building west of Gene Autry Trail.

The Shelter is open:

Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12 noon
Sunday/Holidays: Closed

Hours are effective Monday May 10, 2009

• E-mail Animal Control

Shelter mailing address is:

PO Box 1830
Palm Springs, CA 92263

See Our Animals Online!

Animal Control's mission is to allow pets, people, and other animals to coexist in harmony; and to assist animal owners and non-animal owners to a peaceful coexistence. Animal Control attempts in many ways to protect people and property from being damaged by roaming and uncontrolled animals. Also, Animal Control tries to protect animals and pets from the dangers that they can face while being loose in our urban setting.

WHAT DOES ANIMAL CONTROL DO?

Animal Control is a large and encompassing job:

• Operate a shelter to house various animals, from domestic dogs and cats to various desert wildlife and exotic animals. In an effort to prevent the spread of diseases, every dog and cat placed into the shelter is vaccinated.
• Provide lost and found services in an attempt to reunite owners with their pets.
• Provide dog licensing for residents of Palm Springs. Annual licenses cost:
• $18.00 for altered dogs
• $50.00 for unaltered dogs
• To reduce the pet overpopulation, every animal that the shelter offers for adoption is spayed or neutered first. Animal adoption fees are (includes microchipping for positive identification of the animal):
• $18.00 for each adoption
• Additional fees (reimbursement for spaying or neutering):
• $30.00 for neutering a male cat
• $40.00 for spaying a female cat
• $60.00 for neutering a male dog
• $60.00 for spaying a female dog
• Citizens of Palm Springs must pay for the cost of their dog license at the time of adoption.

Animal Control enforces the various City and State animal welfare laws and leash laws. We also respond to complaints of:

• Noisy animal
• Loose dogs
• Animal neglect or abuse
• Animal bites
• Stray, sick, and/or injured animals
• City Ordinances related to Animals  Chapter 10

Animal Control provides veterinary medical attention to the stray, sick, or injured animals. We also provide humane education classes for local schools and community groups. We assist in providing continuing education to the Animal Law Enforcement agencies and professionals by sponsoring several classes per year.

OTHER SERVICES OFFERED BY ANIMAL CONTROL:

• Live animal trap rentals -- traps of various sizes are available to residents of Palm Springs. Call the Shelter for availability and fees.
• Assistance with animal behavioral and/or socialization problems. (We do not do this directly, but have telephone numbers for businesses that do).
• Information on low-cost spay and neuter programs. (We do not do this directly, but have telephone numbers for businesses that do).

WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU ARE BITTEN BY AN ANIMAL?

Call Animal Control (760-323-8151) or the Palm Springs Police Department (760-323-8116) as soon as possible. Attempt to get a good description of the animal and its location. If possible, try to find out who the owner is, where they live, and whether or not the animal has been vaccinated.

FOR ALL ANIMAL BITES, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!