Animal Care & Control

                  CLEARLAKE CITY CANCELS ANIMAL CONTROL
                               SERVICES WITH COUNTY



As of November 1,2009 the City of Clearlake will assume all animal control services for the City.  The County animal control will no longer accept any animals from the incorporated area of Clearlake.  All animal related calls, questions and concerns relating to loose, vicious, stray,Lost, Found, injured, abused, and unwanted pets. Should be made to Clearlake Police Dispatch at 707-994-8251. Licensing questions should be directed to Clearlake City Hall at 707-994-8201.

LIVING WITH WILDLIFE

One of the great joys of living in a rural area like Lake County is the abundance of wildlife. However, with that comes a whole set of issues we may need to deal with. The following are frequently asked questions in regards to handling wildlife in Lake County:

1.    Who do I call for injured, abandoned and/or problem wildlife issues?

Call the Fish & Game Department Dispatch at (916) 358-1300.  The Animal Care & Control Department does not handle wildlife for any reason.

2.    What do I do with wild life I've trapped accidentally?

If you accidentally trap wildlife it is your responsibility to release it where it was trapped; wildlife cannot be re-located because of the potential to spread disease.

3.    I'm trying to trap feral cats in my neighborhood.  How do I keep from trapping wildlife?

Try keeping the trap elevated to prevent skunks and other critters from entering the trap.
   

SHELTER WISH LIST

Donations to our shelter are always appreciated and greatly enhance the lives of the animals in our care.  The following is our current Wish List:

Greenies for Dogs/Puppies/Cats/Kittens
Toys for Dogs/Puppies/Cats/Kittens
Collars for Dogs & Cats (all sizes)
Flea Medicine for Dogs/Puppies/Cats/Kittens
Treats for Dogs/Puppies/Cats/Kittens (no rawhide)
Blankets & Towels -- nothing with stuffing, please
 
We appreciate the help of our community!                           

LICENSING YOUR DOG IN LAKE COUNTY

California state law requires that dogs over the age of four months be licensed.  Below are the requirements to license your dog in Lake County:

o  Current rabies vaccination certificate
o  Spay/Neuter certificate (unless exempt from Spay/Neuter Ordinance)
o  Registration papers (AKC, etc.) if purebred dog exempt from Spay/Neuter Ordinance
o  Applicable License Fee (see below)

License Fees:

County of Lake Citizens:

Altered:            $10.00
Unaltered:         $50.00
Exempt:           $25.00


City of Lakeport: 

The Lakeport Police Department handles licensing for residents within the city limits of Lakeport.  For more information contact the Lakeport Police Department at (707) 263-5491.

City of Clearlake:

As of November 1,2009 the City of Clearlake will handle the licensing for residents within the city limits.  For more information contact Clearlake City Hall at 707-994-8201.

DEAD ANIMAL DISPOSAL INFORMATION

Al Kuck 707-762-7688--  Private property in Lake, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Call for fees

Bill Bond 707-350-4352--Pick up of dead animals on private property in Lake County (no livestock). Fees charged.

Cal Trans 263-6848--State highways or the right of ways of State highways only.

Lake County Public Works Department 263-2341--responsible for picking up any dead animals on County roads ONLY, particularly where it is a traffic hazard. 

Lakeport Disposal 707-263-6080
Lake County Waste Solutions 707-263-7682
Southlake Refuse 707-994-8613
 If it's on the right-of-way of a County road and not a traffic hazard, then one of garbage disposal companies can pick up the dead animal.  No pick ups on private property.

PLEASE REMEMBER:
It is a misdemeanor for anyone to place any dead animal (whether it belonged to him or not) within 100 feet of any street, pubic highway or road. (Penal Code 374d).