General Information:

In all cities/towns/counties a dog license is MANDATORY for any dog 4 months of age or older. A Rabies shot is required to license. If your dog is spayed/neutered, proof of sterility is also required. If you move or add a new dog to your family - you need to license the dog within 30 days. Some cities offer voluntary cat licensing. If you want to license your cat, contact your Animal Control to see if it is offered.

Many Animal Control agencies will offer spay/neuter vouchers in order to help with the cost of the surgery. Some vet offices have spay/neuter clinic days which are low cost. The pet population is out of control...PLEASE SPAY or NEUTER YOUR DOGS & CATS! It's healthier for them, makes the animal less likely to run away, and lowers the cost of licensing.

Law: Dog Tethering
	Effective January 1, 2007, a new California law went into effect making it illegal for people to tie up a dog for more than 3 hours within a 24 hour period. Exception to this is a cable pulley system. Dogs can no longer be tied up to trees, poles, dog houses, etc. As always, the dog or dogs must have access to water and shelter at all times.

Reminder: Animal Zoning

All cities/towns/counties have zoning ordinances. Before adding a horse, goat, pig, multiple dogs/cats, or any animal, make sure your are within your zoning allowance. The limits and types of animals you are allowed can change when you move, so be aware - check before you move. It would be unfortunate to spend the time & money and fall in love with an animal you are not zoned to keep. Call the Planning Dept. and/or Animal Control to find out before you add to the family.

Apple Valley Town of Apple Valley serves the incorporated portion of Apple Valley. Address: 13643 Tonikan Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307. Phone: 760-240-7000 x 7555. Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm. Web: www.applevalley.org

Adelanto Adelanto services the City of Adelanto. Animals picked up by Animal Control or citizen/owner turn in are taken to the Victor Valley Animal Protective League located on Zuni Rd. in Apple Valley (247-2102). Animal Control is located at 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, CA 92301. Phone: 760-246-2301.

County of San Bernardino The County of San Bernardino serves the unincorporated cities in the High Desert such as Phelan, County part of Apple Valley, and Helendale. Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville, and Adelanto have their own Animal Control. The surrounding cities need to contact the County for assistance. Phone: 800-472-5609. All animals turned in from these cities are housed at the Victor Valley Animal Protective League located at 21779 Zuni Rd., Apple Valley (247-2102).

Hesperia Hesperia Animal Control serves the City of Hesperia. Animal Control & Shelter are located at 11011 Santa Fe Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345. Phone: 760-947-1700. Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 9:00am to 5:00pm. Wed 9:00am to 7:00pm and alternating Fridays 9:00am to 4:00pm. Web: www.ci.hesperia.ca.us

Victorville Victorville Animal Control serves the City of Victorville. Animal Control is located at 14343 Civic Dr., Victorville, CA 92392. Phone: 760-955-5089. Animals from Victorville are brought to the Victor Valley Animal Protective League located at 21779 Zuni Rd., Apple Valley (247-2102). Web: www.ci.victorville.ca.us

A Note on VVAPL: Due to the large number of cities the Victor Valley Animal Proctective League serves, they cannot identify any lost/found animals over the phone. If you have lost or found an animal, you need to go down to the shelter. If you cannot make it, maybe a friend, relative, or neighbor can go for you. VVAPL's address: 21779 Zuni Rd. They are on the corner of Navajo and Zuni in Apple Valley. Phone: 760-247-2102. Hours: Sun & Mon - CLOSED. Tues through Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm. Web: www.vvapl.com