Roosters and other farm animals or livestock are prohibited in the R-1 zone. Horses are allowed in certain zones after obtaining a conditional use permit. If you have specific questions, please contact the Public Safety Office at (626) 357-7938 prior to purchasing or bringing the animal home.
Do I have to notify Animal Control if I no longer have a dog or if my dog is deceased?
Yes, please contact Duarte Public Safety at (626) 357-7938 Monday-Thursday between 7:30 AM - 6 PM. If you got rid of your dog for a period of time and it has now returned to your property, you must show proof that the dog was out of the city (i.e. license registration from the City where it moved to) in order to avoid a license registration penalty for the City of Duarte.
Are officers trained to deal with dogs, cats, rabbits, opossum, raccoons, birds, snakes, chickens,rats, mice, hamsters, squirrels, goats, pigs, deer and bears?
Animal Control Officers are equipped and trained to handle these and many other types of animals. However, wildlife indigenous to the foothills of Duarte is the responsibility of California Fish and Game. Animal Control Officers may be called to assist with these types of animal related calls, and liaison with Fish and Game officials who have jurisdiction over these matters. Should you have any questions for the Department of Fish and Game, please call (858) 467-4201.
I was bitten, what should I do?
Seek appropriate medical attention as necessary and contact Duarte Animal Control at (626) 357-7938 to report the dog bite. Get the correct address where the animal lives so that Animal Control Officers may quarantine the pet. Call us immediately if the dog is still running loose.
How do I find out more information about the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for animal control?
Please contact the Public Safety office at (626) 357-7938 Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. After business hours, contact the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 626-286-1159. Their address is 851 E. Grand Ave., San Gabriel, CA 91776 and office hours are Tuesday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed Monday).
If Public Safety is closed, who do I call about regarding animal related questions?
After business hours, contact the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 626-286-1159. . Their address is 851 E. Grand Ave., San Gabriel, CA 91776 and office hours are Tuesday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed Monday).
My pet is missing, what do I do?
Please contact the Public Safety office at (626) 357-7938 Monday-Thursday from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM or Friday-Saturday from 7:30 AM - 4 PM and provide a detailed description. After business hours, please contact the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 626-286-1159. Their address is 851 E. Grand Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776 and office hours are Tuesday-Sunday 8 AM - 5 PM (closed Mondays). Then, check online at sgvhumane.org/lost-found.
What happens when a stray dog is located by Animal Control Officers?
Identification of stray dogs is easy when animals are properly licensed and the license is affixed to their collar. In these cases, officers can quickly locate the pet’s owner and return them safely home. Animals with microchip technology will be scanned by the officer to determine their identity and returned to their owner. Unidentified animals are taken to the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 626-286-1159. Their address is 851 E. Grand Ave., San Gabriel, CA 91776 and office hours are Tuesday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m (closed Mondays). You can also check online at www.sgvhumane.org/lost-and-found-animals.
