DACC Response to Franklin Fire

As of the most recent update, the Franklin Fire has spread to 2,600 acres with 0% containment.

Dog Attack in Unincorporated Covina

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is deeply saddened by the tragic incident involving a dog attack that resulted in the loss of a child’s life. Our hearts go out to the family and community affected by this heartbreaking event. The four dogs involved have been impounded by the Department; we are working closely with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to gather all the facts that led to this tragedy. We understand the immense grief and concern this has caused, and we are committed to ensuring that a thorough investigation is conducted.

Department of Animal Care and Control Offers Pet License Penalty Fee Amnesty Period

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) will waive all late penalties and field enforcement fees for pet owners purchasing or renewing pet licenses between December 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025.

Emergency Pet Preparedness

The County of Los Angeles is experiencing critical fire weather and is under a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag advisory from now until Friday evening. The areas from the Antelope Valley to Santa Clarita--including the Santa Monica, Malibu, and Santa Susanna mountains--are especially vulnerable due to extreme weather conditions.

DACC Addresses Strep Zoo Outbreak at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is actively responding to the Strep Zoo outbreak, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus Equi subspecies zooepidemicus, currently affecting the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center. Strep Zoo, a bacterium normally found in horses, cattle, and pigs, rarely causes disease.

Update on 5-year Euthanasia Reduction Plan

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is committed to ensuring the well-being and humane treatment of all animals in our care. In response to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ (Board) directive issued on December 20, 2022, DACC was tasked with developing and implementing a five-year plan to decrease the number and percentage of animals euthanized in our animal care centers (ACCs).

Monthly Report Back on Board Motion on Expanding Animal Care services in the Antelope Valley (January 2024)

Monthly Report Back on Board Motion to Mitigate Euthanasia Rates at Our Care Centers with an Emphasis on the Antelope Valley (December 2023)

Monthly Report Back on Board Motion to Provide Regular No-Cost or Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinics (November 2023)

Monthly Report Back on Board Motion to Develop Community Education and Outreach Program (November 2023)