Animal Control Services and Rabies Control

The CCSPCA is contracted with Fresno City and Fresno County to conduct animal control services and rabies control enforcement. The CCSPCA also works tirelessly in the pursuit of investigations of cruelty and the rescue of animals in cruel and inhumane conditions. If you need assistance with animals at large, vicious animals, or suspect animal cruelty, please call 559-233-7722.

State Law

v     Crimes Against Animals—CA Penal Code 597

Fresno Municipal Code (FMC)

v     Requirements—FMC 10-303

v     Animals At Large—FMC 10-308(a)

v     Animals Habitually At Large—FMC 10-308(b)

v     Failure to License Dog—FMC 10-318(d)

v     Number of Animals Permitted—FMC 10-324

v     Impoundment; Biting or Attacking Animal—FMC 10-326

v     Dangerous Animal Procedures—FMC 10-327

v     Pet Responsibility Act—FMC 10-329

Fresno County Ordinance (FCO)

v     License Required—FCO 9.04.030

v     License-Issuance-Fees—FCO 9.04.040

v     License-Failure to Procure—FCO 9.04.160

v     Running At Large—FCO 9.04.250

v     Impoundment-Dangerous Dog—FCO 9.04.300

v     Dangerous Dog-Procedures—FCO 9.04.310