Shasta Lake Animal Control Department

Overview

The mission of the City of Shasta Lake Animal Control is to provide the citizens of Shasta Lake with effective and cost efficient Animal Control Services by active enforcement of state and local laws, the humane sheltering and disposal of stray and unwanted animals, and the promotion of responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. The primary objective of Animal Control Employees is to provide quality service to the citizens, while dedicating themselves to improving the co-existence of animals and humans.

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The Animal Control Department provides: 

Important Notice -  Effective May 12, 2020

Public Service Announcement pertaining to the City of Shasta Lake Animal Shelter

Shelter Hours: Monday thru Friday 10am to 2pm. Weekends by appointment.

The following will be applied as the City of Shasta Lake Animal Shelter opens to the public. We only serve the citizens of the City of Shasta Lake. If you live in the City of Redding, Anderson, or the County. Contact the animal control agency that has jurisdiction for your area.

1.    Requirements to surrender an animal to the shelter  (Shasta Lake Municipal Code 6.12.090)

  • A current California driver’s license or Identification card with a valid City of Shasta lake Address.
  • A City of Shasta Lake utility bill that matches the name and address on the California driver’s license or identification card by residence surrendering animals.
  • Proof of ownership if you are surrendering an owned animal or animals; licensing through the City of Shasta Lake showing proof of ownership.
  • Pay fees that apply 
    • Owned Adult Cats or Dogs $10 per animal
    • Owned female with litter (Cat or Dog) $25
    • Owned weaned Puppy/kitten $5 per animal

2.    Surrendering of none owned trapped animals (Cats )

  • Animals trapped at a residence in the City of Shasta Lake will need to be transported to the shelter located at 3025 Ashby Rd. City of Shasta Lake CA, 96019.
  • Requirements to surrender an animal to the shelter will apply (Shasta Lake Municipal Code 6.12.090)
    •   Voluntary Impound Fees: (Non-Owned)
      • Adult Dog & Cat $10
      • Female with Liter $25
      • Weaned Puppy/Kitten $5  
  • Cats will be accepted only on Monday between the hours of 10am and 2pm 

3.   Wildlife Update:

Do not transport or relocate trapped wildlife within the City of Shasta Lake.  If you have captured wildlife using a live animal trap, contact the City of Shasta Lake Animal Control 530-275-7480, an officer will respond to your request.  There are no service fees regarding calls for the release or dispatch of wildlife.

  • Large Wildlife Calls for Service: Mountain Lions (Fish & Game Code 86) (Fish & Game Code 4800 (a))

The City of Shasta Lake Animal Shelter will no longer be addressing calls for service Mountain lions, this service will be provided by the Department of Fish and Wildlife of California.

Northern California Fish and Wildlife contact information:

Northern Region (Region 1)

Main Office: 601 Locust St., Redding, CA 96001 

(530) 225-2300 | FAX: (530) 225-2055 AskRegion1@wildlife.ca.gov

We will only accept animals inside the City of Shasta Lake. A map of the city’s boundaries is below. If you live outside those boundaries, contact the animal control agency that has jurisdiction for that area.

 

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