Services Provided by the Department of Madera County Animal Services

• Protection of public health against contagious, infectious, or communicable animal diseases.
• Rabies Control.
• Patrol of public streets and parks in the County of Madera.
• Adoption of shelter animals after mandated California state time period (3-day hold).
• Impoundment of stray, sick or injured animals, cats/dogs.
• Vaccinate all impounded shelter animals.
• Welfare checks on possible neglected animals.
• Enforcement of local and state laws.
• Animal Licensing for County residents.
• Quarantine of animals involved in bites to humans.
• 24-hour response to emergency calls.
• Volunteer Opportunities - must be 16 years of age or older with waiver.
• Community Outreach Presentations (providing education on humane animal care, wildlife concerns, and shelter operations).