How to Call and Report a Dog Bite Attack in Monterey County
Montevideo Law Group – Monterey County Animal Control Services Coverage
Those who are injured in a dog bite attack in Monterey County need to act quickly on several fronts. First and foremost, those injured need to obtain proper medical care to minimize the chances that something worse could develop. In addition, the interests of society call for those who have been harmed to report the Monterey County dog bite attack to the proper authorities.
Where to report a dog bite attack in Monterey County, unfortunately, is not always clear. Below you’ll find a resource that will guide you to the proper place. Click on one of the communities below and you’ll be taken to the contact information of the authorities who can help you.
Communities in Monterey County
Click on the community in Monterey County where the attack occurred. You will be brought to the appropriate Animal Control Reporting’s contact information below:
| Aromas | Marina |
| Big Sur | Monterey |
| Bradley | Moss Landing |
| Carmel | Pacific Grove |
| Castroville | Pebble Beach |
| Chualar | Salinas |
| Gonzales | San Ardo |
| Greenfield | San Lucas |
| Jolon | Seaside |
| King City | Soledad |
| Lockwood | Spreckels |
Monterey County Health Department – Animal Services
Serving the following communities:
- Aromas
- Big Sur
- Bradley
- Castroville
- Chualar
- Jolon
- Lockwood
- Moss Landing
- San Ardo
- San Lucas
- Seaside
- Soledad
- Spreckels
Contact Information:
- Phone: (831) 769-8856
- https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/health/monterey-county-animal-services/services/field-services
Hours of Operation:
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Call your local police department during off hours to be properly directed
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Animal Services
Serving Carmel/Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Contact Information:
- Phone: (831) 624-6403
- Call the above-listed number and request that an animal control officer report to the scene.
- https://ci.carmel.ca.us/post/animal-services
Hours of Operation:
Phone calls are accepted 24 hours a day.
The City of Gonzales Animal Control
https://gonzalesca.gov/services/animal-services
Serving Gonzales.
Contact Information:
- 109 Fourth St. P.O Box 647, Gonzales, CA 93926
- Phone: (831) 755-5111
- Online contact form: https://gonzalesca.gov/contact-information?contact_id=47
Hours of Operation:
- Office hours are Monday – Friday
- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Dog bite calls are accepted 24 hours a day
Greenfield Police Department Animal Control
Serving Greenfield.
Contact Information:
- 599 El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA 93927
- Phone: Emergency line: (831) 674-5111
- Non-emergency line: (831) 385-8311
- https://www.ci.greenfield.ca.us/466/General-Regulations
Hours of Operation:
Phone calls are accepted 24 hours a day.
King City Police Department Animal Services
Serving King City.
Contact Information:
- King City Police Department non-emergency phone number: (831) 385-4848
- Animal Control Officer, Dixie Gould: (831) 386-5981
- https://www.kingcity.com/city-departments/police-department/animal-services/
Hours of Operation:
Phone calls are accepted 24 hours a day.
City of Marina Animal Services
Serving Marina.
Contact Information:
- Marina Police Department non-emergency phone number: (831) 384-7575
- https://www.cityofmarina.org/249/Animal-Services
Hours of Operation:
Phone calls are accepted 24 hours a day.
The City of Monterey Animal Control
Serving the following communities:
- Monterey
- Pebble Beach
Contact Information:
- Officer Needed, Dispatch Non-Emergency: (831) 646-3914
- Confidential Tip Hotline: (831) 646-3840
- Infectious Control Officer, Mike Bruno: (831) 646-3965
- https://monterey.org/city_hall/police/get_informed/animal_control_services.php
Hours of Operation:
Phone calls are accepted 24 hours a day.
City of Pacific Grove Animal Control
Serving Pacific Grove.
Contact Information:
- City of Pacific Grove Police Department: (831) 648-3143
- Non-emergency phone number: (831) 647-7900
- https://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/residents/animal_services.php
Hours of Operation:
Phone calls are accepted 24 hours a day.
City of Salinas Animal Services
Serving Salinas.
Contact Information:
- Phone: (831) 758-7321
- https://www.cityofsalinas.org/our-city-services/animal-services/services
Hours of Operation:
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
General Considerations
If you have been bitten by a dog and injured, report the incident and seek medical attention, even if you do not think you are seriously injured. If you have been seriously injured, and in emergencies, call 911 to alert first responders to your situation. In other instances, use the above information for reporting. If you find that you’re bitten after the hours in your community listed above, contact the appropriate county animal control office for help. If you’re unsure of where to call, contact your local non-emergency police department line so that you can be routed to the appropriate agency. Remember, our California Dog Bite Lawyers are here to assist you through this difficult time.
