How to Call and Report a Dog Bite Attack in Riverside County
Montevideo Law Group – Riverside County Animal Control Services Coverage
There are multiple Animal Control facilities throughout Riverside County. If you’ve suffered through a dog bite attack and you’re not sure whom to contact, see the information below and reach out to the facility that serves your community as soon as possible.
Communities in Riverside County
Click on the city in Riverside County where the attack occurred. You will be brought to the appropriate Animal Control Reporting’s contact information below:
Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter
Serving the following cities:
- Aguanga
- Anza
- Cabazon
- Coachella
- Idyllwild
- Mira Loma
- Mountain Center
- Nuevo
- Riverside
- Whitewater
- Winchester
Contact Information:
- 6851 Van Buren Blvd, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
- (951) 358-7387 (PETS)
- Toll-free: 1 (888) 636-7387 (PETS)
- Fax: (951) 358-7300
- https://www.rcdas.org/index.php/shelters/western-riverside
Phone Hours:
- Monday – Friday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- After hours emergency answering service: (951) 358-7387
- Closed Holidays
Field Services Hours:
- Monday – Saturday
- 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Stand-by Officer on duty during all off-hours
Coachella Valley Animal Campus
Serving the following cities:
- Cathedral City
- Coachella
- Desert Center
- Indian Wells
- Indio
- La Quinta
- Mecca
- Palm Desert
- North Palm Springs
- Rancho Mirage
- Thermal
- Thousand Palms
Contact Information:
- 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
- (760) 343-3644
- https://www.rcdas.org/index.php/shelters/coachella-valley
Field Service Hours:
- Monday – Friday
- 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
- Stand-by Officer on duty during all off-hours
Phone hours for assistance and field services:
- Monday – Friday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Blythe Animal Shelter
Serving: Blythe
Contact Information:
- 245 S Carlton, Blythe, CA 92225
- (760) 921-7857
- https://www.rcdas.org/index.php/shelters/blythe
Field Service Hours:
- Monday – Friday
- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
- Stand-by Officer on duty during all off-hours
City of Beaumont Animal Control
Serving the following cities:
- Banning
- Beaumont
- Calimesa
Contact Information:
- Beaumont Civic Center, 550 E. Sixth St., Beaumont, CA 92223
- (951) 769-8500 24-hour Call Center
- http://riverside.networkofcare.org/aging/services/agency.aspx?pid=CALIFORNIAANIMALCAREAnimalProtectionProgram_38_1_0
Field Service Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to – 5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
City of Corona Animal Control
Serving: Corona
Contact Information:
- 1330 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA 92879
- (951) 736-2309
- https://www.coronaca.gov/government/departments-divisions/animal-services-enforcement
Field Service Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sundays & Holidays: Closed
City of Desert Hot Springs Animal Control
Serving: Desert Hot Springs
Contact Information:
- 65810 Hacienda Ave., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
- (760) 329-6411 ext. 450 or ext. 451
- https://www.cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control
Field Service Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Friday – Sunday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ramona Humane Society
Serving the following cities:
- Hemet
- Homeland
- San Jacinto
Contact Information:
- 438 S. State St., San Jacinto, CA 92582
- (951) 487-6565
- https://www.ramonahumanesociety.org/animal-control/
Field Service Hours:
- Monday – Friday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Call phone number above after hours for dispatcher
Animal Friends of the Valley
Serving the following cities:
- Lake Elsinore
- Menifee
- Murrieta
- Quail Valley
- Sun City
- Temecula
- Wildomar
Contact Information:
- 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595
- (951) 674-0618
- https://animalfriendsofthevalleys.com/
Field Service Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Open third Sunday of the month, noon to 4 p.m.
- Emergency/After-Hours: (951) 506-5069
City of Moreno Valley Animal Control
Serving: Moreno Valley
Contact Information:
- 14041 Elsworth Street, Moreno Valley, CA
- (951) 413 3790
- http://www.moreno-valley.ca.us/resident_services/animal/index-animal.html
Field Service Hours:
- Tuesday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
- After hours, call the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. at (951) 776-1099
City of Norco Animal Control
Serving: Norco
Contact Information:
- 98 Sixth St, Norco, CA 92860
- (951) 737-8972
- http://www.norco.ca.us/depts/parks/animals/default.asp
Field Service Hours:
- Tuesday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Call Dispatch at (951) 371-1143 after hours
City of Palm Springs Animal Control
Serving: Palm Springs
Contact Information:
- Palm Springs Police Department, 200 South Civic Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
- (760) 323-8151
- https://www.palmspringsca.gov/city-services/animal-services/animal-control
Field Service Hours:
- Call (760) 327-1441 for any ongoing emergency, including a dog bite attack
City of Perris Animal Control
Serving: Perris
Contact Information:
- 1093 Harley Knox Boulevard, Perris, CA 92570
- (951) 657-4134
- http://www.cityofperris.org/departments/pub-works/animal-control.html
Field Service Hours:
- Monday – Friday
- 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Call (951) 359-2983 after hours or during an emergency
General Considerations
If you suffer a dog bite attack after hours or you’re otherwise unsure of where to call, contact Riverside County Animal Control at (951) 358-7387 as soon as possible. Your call will be properly routed to the appropriate party for a response. You should also obtain immediate medical attention, even if you feel you were not seriously injured. Medical providers have a legal duty to report dog bite attacks, and you need to preserve your legal rights through our Riverside County Dog Bite Lawyer.
