• English - Unrestrained and Unlicensed Dogs Courtesy Notice
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• English - Keeping of Backyard Hens Courtesy Notice
• Spanish - Keeping of Backyard Hens Courtesy Notice
• Russian - Keeping of Backyard Hens Courtesy Notice

• English - Barking Dogs Courtesy Notice
• Spanish - Barking Dogs Courtesy Notice
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A stray dog or cat doesn’t have identification, and you do not know the owner. You may check the neighborhood for the owner, call Animal Services at 916.851.8852 to file a “found” report or pick up the animal, or you can bring the animal to the Sacramento SPCA. Do not post “found” signs, which are prohibited.

Be careful: Stray animals don’t know you and may bite to protect themselves.

Be extremely careful around an injured animal. If the animal has to be moved, secure the mouth with a tie to prevent it from biting you. You may transport the animal to a veterinarian, but you may be asked to take financial responsibility for the animal’s care. You can also call Animal Services at 916.851.8852, and we will transport the animal to a veterinarian.

If you lose a pet, check with your neighbors and local shelters. You can also report the missing pet to Animal Services at 916.851.8852.

If you are bitten, seek medical attention. The doctor will need the following information: your name, address, telephone number, place where you were bitten, date and time of the bite, and the circumstances of the bite incident. They will also need any information about the animal, including animal type, breed, description, location of the animal and any owner information you may have.

After seeking medical aid, call Animal Services at 916.851.8852 or use the Animal Services contact form to report the bite to Rabies Control. An officer will take the information and quarantine the animal.

Handling injured or abandoned wildlife can be very dangerous. If it is baby or juvenile, its mother or father could be close by. Leave it alone and call a professional below.

Wildlife Care Association
5211 Patrol Road, McClellan, CA 95652
916.965.9453

Sierra Wildlife Rescue
777 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
530.621.4661

Fish and Game
916.653.7664

The City of Rancho Cordova has a contract with the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Wildlife Services, which is a cooperative program involving the United States Department of Agriculture, State Department of Food and Agriculture, State Department of Health, and Sacramento County. Wildlife Services is responsible for the control of non-domestic animals, such as skunks, opossums, raccoons, beavers, coyotes, and damaging birds that pose a threat to human or animal health and safety, or cause damage to property or livestock.

A Federal Wildlife Specialist can be reached at 916.875.6603, Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM.

If you see a distressed or injured wild animal, contact the Wildlife Care Association’s (WCA) wildlife care hotline at 916.965.9453.

WCA is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization in Sacramento that is permitted by the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to care for wildlife. WCA rescues and rehabilitates wild animals that are dropped off by concerned citizens and public agencies. They do not provide a pick-up service, so call the wildlife care hotline or visit the WCA website for tips on how to properly rescue a wild animal.

If you feel the animal is in need of immediate care or you are not comfortable waiting for a call or email back, please take the animal immediately to the WCA facility, 5211 Patrol Road in McClellan, during their intake hours 10 AM – 6 PM seven days per week.

Livestock could be anything from pigs to horses. If there are live animals on the road, call Animal Services at 916.851.8852 immediately. If the animal is deceased, notify Animal Services.

Never leave your pets in a parked car. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. Pets may suffer irreversible organ damage or die.

If you see a pet left inside a hot car, please call Animal Services at 916.851.8852 or RCPD at 916.362.5115.

In situations in which the animal requires immediate response, citizens may take action to rescue the animal in accordance with California Penal Code Section 597.7 after making contact with the proper authorities.

Contact Animal Services at 916.851.8852 immediately, and an officer will be dispatched to investigate the potentially dangerous situation.

First, notify your neighbor. They may not be aware of the problem. If it persists, contact Animal Services at 916.851.8852 or through this Animal Services form and an officer will be dispatched to investigate.

Animal disposal is available at most veterinary offices and at the Sacramento SPCA during normal business hours.

Stray cats may be owned, so check with your neighbors. Otherwise, cats may be trapped humanely (rent a humane trap) and taken to the Sacramento SPCA. You may also contact Animal Services at 916.851.8852 for help.

Try talking to your neighbor, first. If that fails, call Code Enforcement at 916.851.8770.

The Sacramento SPCA conducts pet adoptions, spay and neuter assistance, and education programs as part of the city’s full-service approach to caring for pets.

In addition, Whisker Warriors provides vouchers for free spay and neuter services. Contact them at 1.888.532.5775 or RCWhiskerWarriors@gmail.com.

Sacramento SPCA
916.383.7387

Sacramento County
916.368.7387

Wildlife Services
916.875.6603

Low-Cost Vaccinations
916.487.3596

Whisker Warriors: Free Spay/Neuter
1.888.532.5775
RCWhiskerWarriors@gmail.com