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Special Services
Animal Care Services
The Special Services unit consists of
three sections: Field Licensing, Business Licensing and
the Operations department.
Field
Licensing (canvassing):
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Field Licensing is responsible for
ensuring that dogs over 4 months of age and in our
jurisdiction are rabies vaccinated and licensed.
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Animal Care Services Representatives
(Canvassers), provide a personal door-to-door service
by:
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Canvassing contract cities and the
unincorporated areas of the County throughout the
year.
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Issuing dog licenses and updating
licensing records.
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Providing general information about
the services provided by Animal Care Services.
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Providing information to the public
about the benefits of licensing their pets, state and
local mandates, and how pet licensing is a form of
identification that helps reunite pets with their
families.
Business
Licensing Section:
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Business Licensing regulates
and licenses animal related businesses including:
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commercial stables
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pet shops
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grooming parlors
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commercial kennels
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animal exhibitions
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circuses
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rodeos
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pony rides
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Inspections are conducted
twice a year to ensure the animals are properly
cared for, and adequate records are kept.
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Complaints received from
the public involving the welfare of any animal in
a licensed facility are investigated.
Citizens observing any of the
following conditions at an animal related business
should report it to Animal Care Services.
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Cruelty to animals;
mistreatment of animals
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Sick or injured animals
displayed on sales floor
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Lack of food and water
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Lack of proper ventilation
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Unsanitary facilities
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Lack of adequate space for
the animals in cages at pet shops or a commercial
stable
Please contact our Business Licensing Desk for information on obtaining an Animal Facility License
Application or to file a complaint.
Business Licensing Desk
Phone:
(714) 935-7430
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