Animal Control Services

We provide many services to residents, businesses and law enforcement agencies within Placer County, including:

  • Responding to loose, injured or dead animals on public and county roads
  • Animal abuse and neglect investigations
  • Emergency assistance to law enforcement agencies
  • County-wide rabies control
  • Education on humane treatment of animals
  • Responding to reports of barking dogs and stray animals
  • Enforcing state law and county ordinances regulating animal care and welfare
  • Inspection of commercial kennels
  • Investigating animal bites and rabies exposure