Field animal licensing enforcement begins July 29 in the unincorporated communities of...

Field animal licensing enforcement begins July 29 in the unincorporated communities of Lake Los Angeles, Palmdale (93591), Pearblossom, and Llano.

DACC officers will be conducting compliance checks to ensure dogs and cats are licensed, microchipped, and spayed or neutered as required by County ordinance. California law also requires dogs over four months of age to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed, and Los Angeles County requires the same for cats.

Pet owners who are not in compliance may be subject to license fees, delinquency charges, citations for spay/neuter, and a $40 field enforcement fee. If your pet isn’t up to date, now is the time to get into compliance before officers begin field enforcement.

You can obtain a new license or renew your animal license at our website. Animal owners may also obtain a new license or renew their animal license by printing the application online at http://animalcare.lacounty.gov and mailing it to DACC or by visiting your local County animal care center.

DACC offers low-cost vaccination/microchips clinics (microchips implantation is $7.50) and low-cost assistance (for individuals who qualify) for spay/neuter surgeries. Please visit our website or stop by your local County of Los Angeles animal care center for more information about these services.

* Failing to comply with the spay/neuter ordinance is an infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250. If the owner fails to correct the cause of the violation within 30 days after being notified of the violation, it is deemed a second violation.