How to Call and Report a Dog Bite Attack in Riverside County

Montevideo Law Group – Riverside County Animal Control Services Coverage

Experiencing a dog bite in Riverside County can be traumatic, but reporting it promptly is essential for your safety and legal rights. California law mandates reporting dog bites to Riverside County Animal Services to ensure proper investigation, prevent future attacks, and monitor for health risks like rabies. This guide outlines clear steps to report a dog bite, including key contacts such as (951) 358-7387 for non-emergencies or 911 for urgent situations, alongside expert guidance from our Riverside dog bite lawyers to help you seek justice and compensation.

Whether the dog bite occurred in Riverside, Temecula, or another local community, knowing how to navigate the reporting process is critical. Riverside County Animal Services handles thousands of dog bite cases annually, and our team at Dog Bite Law Group is here to provide you with detailed resources, community-specific contact information, and dedicated legal support. Contact us today for a free consultation to protect your rights and take the next steps after a dog bite incident.

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:

AguangaMira Loma
AnzaMoreno Valley
BanningMountain Center
BeaumontMurrieta
BlytheNorco
CabazonNorth Palm Springs
CalimesaNuevo
Cathedral CityPalm Desert
CoachellaPalm Springs
CoronaPerris
Desert CenterQuail Valley
Desert Hot SpringsRancho Mirage
HemetRiverside
HomelandSan Jacinto
IdyllwildSun City
Indian WellsTemecula
IndioThermal
La QuintaThousand Palms
Lake ElsinoreWhitewater
MeccaWildomar
MenifeeWinchester

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://rcdas.org/contact-us-0

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.