The City contracts with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control which promotes and protects public safety and animal care through sheltering, pet placement programs, education, and animal law enforcement. They provide animal control and rescue services 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic
The City is pleased to partner with Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control and Simi Valley Non-Profit Spay and Neuter Clinic to provide low-cost spay/neuter services for pet owners in financial need. The mobile clinic will be stationed every Monday in the Newhall Community Center parking lot. Pet owners interested in receiving services for their pet(s) must call and leave a voicemail to (805) 584-3823 or email svspayneuter@gmail.com for an appointment – indicate that you are inquiring about the Santa Clarita program and provide relevant pet(s) details.
Animal Care Grant Program
The third annual Animal Care Grant Program is underway! This program provides $50,000 annually in direct financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that serve the City’s animal population.
The application period for the 2026 grant cycle will open on July 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. and close on August 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the 2026 Grant Information Packet for eligibility requirements, program guidelines, and application instructions. The City will also host a Zoom Information Session on July 13, 2026, to provide an overview of the program and answer questions. Zoom meeting details will available on this page prior to the session.
Please check back regularly for updates and additional information regarding the 2026 Animal Care Grant Program.
Please contact Maria Huerta with any questions or concerns
mhuerta@santaclarita.gov | (661) 255-4964
2025 Grant Recipients
Santa Clarita Valley TNR
Doggy Smiles Rescue
Sunny Day Acres
Golden Years Dog Sanctuary
Furever Purr Rescue
Placerita Canyon Nature Center Association
Adopting a Pet
Walk-in to the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to visit and consider adopting! You can also see the animals at the Care Center at animalcare.lacounty.gov. Call the shelter at (661) 257-3191 for more information.
Department of Animal Care and Control
Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center
31044 Charlie Canyon Road
Castaic, CA 91384
animalcare.lacounty.gov | (661) 257-3191
No or Low-Cost Services
Dangerous Animals, Animal Rescue, and Other Investigations
Animal Control Officers protect communities from dangerous animals, rescue sick/injured/stray animals, investigate animal cruelty, conduct animal licensing inspections, and remove deceased animals from public places. Visit the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control website or call (661) 940-4191 to make a report or follow up on a case.