Animal Control

Animal Control Overview

Animal Control’s mission is to allow pets, people, and other animals to coexist in harmony; and to assist animal owners and non-animal owners with a peaceful coexistence. Animal Control attempts in many ways to protect people and property from being damaged by roaming and uncontrolled animals. The City of Palm Springs Police Department provides Animal Control services only for incidents occurring in the City of Palm Springs.

In-progress or emergency incidents: (760) 327-1441 or 9-1-1
Routine service or questions: (760) 323-8151
Email: animal.control@palmspringsca.gov
Physical Address: 200 South Civic Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Mailing Address: PO Box 1830, Palm Springs, CA 92263

WHAT DOES ANIMAL CONTROL DO?
Enforces City and State animal welfare laws and leash laws.
They also respond to:

• Noisy animals
• Loose dogs
• Animal neglect and/or abuse
• Animal bites
• Stray, sick, and/or injured animals

To View City Ordinances related to Animals Click Here

IF YOU ARE BITTEN BY AN ANIMAL:

Call Animal Control (760-323-8151) or the Palm Springs Police Department (760-323-8116) as soon as possible.

Try to get a description of the animal and its location, find out who the owner is and whether the animal has been vaccinated.

FOR ALL ANIMAL BITES, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!