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Dead Animal Disposal

   
We do not pick up dead animals, but can accept them here at the shelter.  The fee is $10 for animals under 100 lbs and $30 for animals over 100 lbs

There are private contractors that can pick up deceased animals from your home for a fee:

H.M. Harford 707-277-0856
- all animals, no large livestock, from private property.  Fees are charged, call for quote.

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.