ANIMAL CONTROL.

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. Also, Animal Control tries to protect animals and pets from the dangers that they can face while being loose in our urban setting.

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 Address: 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?

Animal Control enforces the various City and State animal welfare laws and leash laws. They also respond to complaints of:

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. Attempt to get a good description of the animal and its location. If possible, try to find out who the owner is, where they live, and whether or not the animal has been vaccinated.

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