About Us

Information and History:

The Tulare County Animal Control Shelter was opened in July, 2001 in an effort to provide animal control services to the unincorporated areas of Tulare County. The Animal Shelter responds to field emergencies including dog bites, vicious animals, animal neglect, law enforcement requests and public complaints.

We provide kenneling and holding services for stray, sick, and injured animals that have been picked up or brought into the kennel. Animals are sheltered at the County’s 50-kennel animal control facility. The facility also includes a 29-cage cat room, and space for feral animals and livestock. With the priority of public safety, Animal Control also focuses on adoptions, humane education, and an aggressive spay/neuter program. The Animal Control Program successfully adopts out hundreds of animals each year and provides community outreach activities. Animal Control also provides dog-licensing services for County residents.