When the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) was formed in 1937, stray dogs running throughout the community not only posed a significant risk to the public, a danger was posed to the animal as well. Â Dogs were often hit by cars, involved in territorial disputes with one another and/or were mistreated by uncaring people.
Today, DACC has evolved with our thriving County, providing protection to both animals and people, in addition to many other services.
Examples of how we protect animals
Rescuing stray dogs within the community
Rescuing injured or sick animals
Rescuing animals in distress
Verifying compliance of mandatory microchips, vaccination and pet licensing laws
Investigating reports of animal cruelty, abuse, neglect and illegal animal fighting
Reuniting lost pets with their families
If you suspect or know of animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, or illegal animal fighting occurring in one of our contract cities or within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, please contact us.
