Animal Services
The Animal Services Section of the Santa Ana Police Department handles all calls for service regarding barking dogs, stray animals, and dead animals.
To report a dead animal, stray or roaming animals, or to file a complaint about an animal, contact Animal Services at (714) 245-8792.
Dog licenses are required in the City of Santa Ana. The Santa Ana License Section at City Hall handles requests for dog licenses. They can be contacted at (714) 647-5257 for more information. For your convenience, an application is available.
Services Not Offered by Animal Services Section
- Do not trap or transport wild cats (feral cats);
- Do not deal with wildlife (live opossums, ducks or ducklings, bird nests, bees);
- Do not transport live wildlife;
- Do not trap wildlife. (If you trap a wild animal, you need to release it.)
Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics
The City of Santa Ana, in coordination with Vet Care, is offering low cost pet vaccination clinics every Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m..
Location:
Civic Center Parking Lot
On Santa Ana Blvd. between Ross St. & Flower St.
For more information, visit Vet Care's website at www.mobilepetcare.com or the Orange County Animal Care Services' website at www.ocpetinfo.com.
Free Spay / Neuter Program
The Animal Services Section has partnered with the Santa Ana Friends for the Animals (SAFA), a non-profit organization, to address animal issues within the City of Santa Ana. One of the programs jointly offered is the Spay/Neuter program, offered free of charge to local residents.
To participate, complete the Voucher Application and return to the Santa Ana Friends for the Animals via one of these methods:
In Person:
Santa Ana Police Department
60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ask for Animal Services at the front lobby.
Voucher will be issued at that time.
By Mail:
SAFA
c/o Santa Ana Police Department
Attention: Voucher Program
60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Send the signed application (one for each animal).
Voucher will be mailed to you or can be picked up at the Santa Ana Police Department.
Online: www.saffta.org
Application instructions in Espaņol.
If you have any questions about this program, please call (714) 245-8727.
Fees
Animal Release ( dead or alive ): $86.00.The Orange County Shelter has fees they charged the public when their dog/cat/pet gets impounded to the shelter.
Impound fee: $90.00
Board/Care: $27.00 per day at the shelter
State Penalties of Impounded unaltered Animals:
1st Occurrence: $35.00
2nd Occurrence: $50.00
3rd Occurrence: $100.00
Owner Release of a pet at Shelter: $81.00
Owner Release of a pet (Euthanasia) at Shelter: $40.00
These are dog licensing Fees for the City of Santa Ana
Regular License Fee (unaltered): $100.00
Altered (spayed/neutered): $24.00
Puppy License (puppies between 4 and 6 months of age): $24.00
Senior Citizen (first dog - it has to be altered) $12.00
Replacement tag: $2.50
Late Penalty: $41.00
Pet Amigos Program
The Pet Amigos program teaches children about proper pet care in an effort to curb the number of stray animals and future abuse. Officer John Reed and his friends present an animated, educational class for students.
