Kern County Animal Control Information

If you or a loved one has suffered through a dog bite attack in Kern County, California, you need to seek immediate medical attention. You should also report the incident to the proper animal control authorities in your community. Unfortunately, knowing whom to contact may not be as obvious as it seems. Since time is of the essence, you need a resource to help you find the right contact information.

Leash Laws

Dogs are cherished members of the family, joining us in our daily routines and adventures. We often take them along for walks, outings, and exercise to keep them healthy and happy. When bringing dogs into public spaces, it’s essential to keep them securely leashed for the safety of people, other animals, and the dog themselves. Sadly, not everyone follows this basic responsibility, which can lead to dangerous situations, injuries, or the need for animal control intervention. Learn more by visiting our Kern County Leash Laws page.

The Dog Bite Law Group is here to help. Below you’ll find a list of communities in Kern County. Simply click on the appropriate location, and you’ll be taken to the proper animal control office and provided the appropriate contact information.

Kern County Animal Control

https://www.kerncountyanimalservices.org/animal-control/reports-complaints-forms/

Serving the following communities:
Bodfish
Boron
Buttonwillow
Caliente
Cantil
Edison
Edwards
Fellows
Frazier Park
Glennville
Inyokern
Johannesburg
Keene
Kernville
Lake Isabella
Lamont
Lebec
Lost Hills
Maricopa
McKittrick
Mojave
Onyx
Pine Mountain Club
Randsburg
Red Mountain
Rosamond
Tehachapi
Tupman
Weldon
Wofford Heights
Woody

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, excluding County holidays (PDF)

Location:
3951 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Phone Numbers:
(661) 868-7100 (Option #2)

City of Arvin Animal Control

https://www.arvin.org/182/Animal-Control

Hours of Operation:
Calls are answered 24 hours per day.

Physical Location:
200 Campus Drive
Arvin, CA 93203

Phone Number:
661-854-5583
In case of an emergency, dial 911.

City of Bakersfield Animal Control

https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/514/Animal-Control

Hours of Operation:
Field officers are available 7 days per week, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Officers are available for emergency situations after 5 p.m., 7 days a week.

Location:
201 S Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307-2848

Phone Number:
661-326-3436
If an emergency arises or you need to call outside of business hours, dial 911.

California City Animal Control

https://www.californiacity-ca.gov/CC/index.php/animal-control

Hours of Operation:
Animal control officer is available from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday and/or Sunday if available.

Location:
5000 Lindbergh Blvd
California City, CA 93505

Phone Number:
760-373-8606
If a bite occurs outside of business hours, dial 911.

City of Delano Animal Control and Shelter

https://www.cityofdelano.org/232/Animal-Control

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Animal Control Unit operates 5 days a week.
Currently, this unit has two full-time Animal Control Officers who respond to the above listed calls.

Location:
The southwest corner of Cecil Avenue and Mettler Avenue at 1525 Mettler Avenue.

Phone Number:
661-720-2244
Call 911 in an emergency situation or after hours.

City of McFarland Animal Control

https://www.mcfarlandcity.org/204/Animal-Control#

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday – 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location:
12941 Melcher Road
McFarland, CA 93250

Phone Number:
661-792-2121
Dial 911 in an emergency or during off hours.

City of Ridgecrest Animal Control

https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/157/Animal-Control

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Friday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed – Sundays, Mondays and Holidays

Location:
411 San Bernardino Boulevard
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Phone Number:
760-499-5190
Call 911 in the case of an emergency or after hours.

City of Shafter Animal Control

https://www.shafter.com/44/Animal-Control

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday (Except Wednesday) – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday – 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Location:
18849 S. Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263

Phone Number:
Service Calls: 661-746-8500
In case of an emergency, call 911

City of Taft Animal Control

https://www.cityoftaft.org/pview.aspx?id=5380&catid=562

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday – 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
Closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Lunch)

Location:
1080 E Ash St,
Taft, CA 93268

Phone Number:
Animal Control Officer: 661-763-1227
Call 911 in case of an emergency.

City of Wasco Animal Services

https://www.cityofwasco.org/163/Animal-Services

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed on holidays and weekends.

Location:
5409 7th Street
Wasco, CA 93280

Phone Number:
661-758-7240
In case of an emergency or during off hours, call 911.