How to Call and Report a Dog Bite Attack in Santa Cruz County
MONTEVIDEO LAW GROUP – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES COVERAGE
Anyone who has ever been injured in a Santa Cruz County dog bite attack understands the trauma it inflicts not only on the survivor, but also on the survivor’s loved ones. This is a terrifying, painful, and, for far too many people, expensive experience. Those who are hurt in this manner need to take action immediately to protect both themselves and the public for several different reasons.
One challenge that people who have been injured in a Santa Cruz County dog bite attack face is confusion regarding where to report the incident after it occurs. Unfortunately, that leads to too many dog bite attacks not being reported, which only increases the possibility that such a situation will arise again with someone else.
COMMUNITIES IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Below you’ll find the information needed to file a dog bite report in Santa Cruz County. Please make the phone call instead of filling out the online form on the link, as dog bite attacks with injuries require immediate attention.
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
Serving the following communities:
- Aptos
- Ben Lomond
- Boulder Creek
- Brookdale
- Capitola
- Davenport
- Felton
- Freedom
- Los Gatos
- Mount Hermon
- Santa Cruz
- Scotts Valley
- Soquel
- Watsonville
Santa Cruz Location (7th & Rodriguez)
Contact Information:
- 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- (831) 454-7303, ext. 1
- Dial 911 for any life-threatening situation involving either or both humans and animals
- https://www.scanimalshelter.org/filing-a-complaint/
Hours of Operation:
- Phones are answered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- OPEN WALK-IN HOURS: Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Watsonville Location
Contact Information:
- 580 Airport Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076
- (831) 454-7303, ext. 1
- Dial 911 for any life-threatening situation involving either or both humans and animals
- https://www.scanimalshelter.org/filing-a-complaint/
Hours of Operation:
- Phones are answered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- OPEN WALK-IN HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CLOSED BETWEEN NOON AND 1 PM)
General Considerations
In general, if you’ve been bitten by a dog and injured, you need to report it immediately. You should also seek medical attention even if you do not think you are seriously injured. For serious injuries and emergencies, call 911 to alert first responders to your situation. In other instances, use the above information for reporting. You can always reach out to one of our California Dog Bite Lawyers for assistance.
