Reporting Animal Problems
If you live in cities of Elk Grove,
Rancho Cordova or Sacramento, please
contact them directly.
Reporting Problems for unincorporated Sacramento
County and the following cities and communities: Arden Arcade,
Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Florin, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, North
Highlands, Orangevale, Rio Linda and Wilton:
(916) 368-7387 (PETS)
Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova or
Sacramento City residents please contact them directly.
Contact Information.
Reporting Barking Dog Problems and Tips to Prevent Barking
Barking Dog
Problems
Reporting Dead Birds:
To report a dead bird, call 1-877-968-2473 or visit
CA West Nile Virus Website -
Dead Bird Online Submission Form. If the hotline instructs you to dispose of
the bird, dispose of properly: wear rubber gloves, wrap and tie the bird in a
plastic bag, and dispose of in an outside refuse can.
Information About Dead Birds
What To Do if You Are Bitten by a Dog:
Dog Bite Instructions
When You Report Problems:
Providing us with complete information allows us
to investigate
the case. We may
contact you in case we cannot find the location or animals. Without the name of
the complaining party, we cannot get a search warrant from a
judge to investigate. We only release information
if the records are subpoenaed.
Please provide
the following information when you report an incident:
Exact location, with street names and addresses.
Complete description of the animal- size, color, breed, gender
Nature of the abuse or problem
License plates of owners
Address and description of the home and suspected person
Animal Abuse Laws: In California, it is illegal to:
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Tether a dog to a stationary object for more than three hours.
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Leave pets unattended in vehicles in extreme weather or without food and
water for extended periods of time.
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Maliciously and intentionally maim, mutilate, beat, torture, torment,
wound, or kill an animal or overdrive, overload, or overwork animals.
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Deprive animals of necessary sustenance, access to water, shelter,
veterinarian care, and adequate exercise
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Poison animals belonging to another person
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Abandon an animal
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Fail to provide proper care for animals in pet shops
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Cruelly transport animals in a vehicle
Wild Life Problems -
Raccoons, coyotes, deer, skunks, etc. call (916) 875-6603. Learn more at the
Wild Life Services - County Agricultural Commission
List of Wildlife Organization
Phone Numbers- View Wildlife
Care Association Resource List
Inquire about the availability of documents
in alternate formats.
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