Sacramento County Animal Control Information

Dog bites happen every day in Sacramento County, and many of them are serious. When these situations arise, you need to take action to not only protect your health, but also your legal rights and the well-being of people in the area. You can accomplish that in several ways. First, you need to obtain medical attention to make sure that you’re not at risk for serious injury, even if it doesn’t seem that you’ve been substantially harmed.

You also need to report the dog bite attack to the appropriate authorities in Sacramento County, and contacting the correct resource can be unclear. We are here to help. Below you’ll see a list of communities in Sacramento County. Click on the one where the dog bite attack occurred, and you’ll be taken to the proper animal control office so that the situation can be investigated and documented.

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 dogs 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 Sacramento Leash Laws page.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Dog Bite Law Group for help.

Sacramento County Animal Care Services

https://animalcare.saccounty.gov/us/en.html#gsc.tab=0

Serving the following communities:
Antelope
Carmichael
Courtland
Elk Grove
Elverta
Fair Oaks
Galt (call 916-875-4311)
Herald
Hood
Isleton
Mather
McClellan
North Highlands
Orangevale
Rio Linda
Ryde
Sacramento
Sloughhouse
Walnut Grove
Wilton

Hours of Operation:
Live operators are available 24 hours per day

Location:
Bradshaw Animal Shelter
3839 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
(1 mile south of Hwy 50 between Goethe and Kiefer)

Phone number:
(916) 368-7387 (PETS), then select Option 2.
In case of extreme emergency, dial 911.

Citrus Heights Animal Control

https://www.citrusheights.net/Directory.aspx?did=60

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location:
6315 Fountain Square Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Phone number:
(916) 725-7387 during business hours
If you are reporting something requiring an urgent response, call (916) 727-5500 and press 1.

City of Folsom Animal Services

https://www.folsom.ca.us/government/police/serving-our-community/animal-services

Hours of Operation:
Officers offer immediate response to phone calls 24 hours per day.

Location:
46 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630

Phone Number:
916-355-7231
For human, life-threatening emergencies, please call 911.

Rancho Cordova Animal Control

https://www.cityofranchocordova.org/departments/community-development/neighborhood-services/animal-services

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

Location:
2880 Gold Tailings Court
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone Number:
916.851.8852
In case of an immediate emergency, dial 911.

Online form:
http://animalservicerequest.com/WA2/RCAS