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Responsibilities
The Wasco Animal Control Officers are authorized to impound any and all animals which are kept, maintained, or found at large in violation of any of the provisions of this section and otherwise enforces all statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the control of animals within the incorporated areas of the city. The Wasco Animal Shelter only accepts and accommodates to animals within the City limits.
Request for Public Records
If you would like to request an incident report, case file, or dog bite report, please fill out the Request for Public Record Form (PDF) and make sure it is turned in to the City Clerk’s Office at:
746 8th Street
Wasco CA, 93280
Strays
Report all stray animals, call 661-758-7240.
Adopt a Pet
View adoptable Pets on PetFinder.
All dogs in the City over four months of age must be licensed. To obtain a dog license please visit the Wasco Finance Department located at 764 E St. For further instructions see Dog License Registration form.
All intakes have a holding period of six (6) business days, not including the day of impoundment, alternative Fridays and, or, weekends. If the animal is not claimed during this time, Ownership of the animal will belong to the City of Wasco and will be dis-positioned as needed. If you have lost your pet, contact the Wasco Animal Shelter during business hours. Owners MUST go to the Wasco Animal Shelter and fill out a “Missing Dog Report”. Visit the shelter every 72 hours to verify if your pet is at the shelter and drop off a flyer is possible.
If you have lost your pet, contact the Wasco Animal Shelter during business hours or come by the shelter to check out our intakes of the week. All intakes have a holding period of six (6) business days, not including the day of impoundment, alternative Fridays and, or, weekends. If the animal is not claimed during this time, they will be available for adoption or rescue.
Dogs | Cats | |
First Impoundment | $45 | $45 |
Second Impoundment | $100 | $100 |
Third/Subsequent Impoundment | $200 | $200 |
Surrender | $20 | $20 |
If you have lost your pet, contact the Wasco Animal Shelter during business hours or come by the shelter to check out our intakes of the week. All intakes have a holding period of six (6) business days, not including the day of impoundment, alternative Fridays and, or, weekends. If the animal is not claimed during this time, they will be available for adoption or rescue.
Every abused, stray, and lost animal deserves a loving home and a second chance. When adopting a pet, you are agreeing to care for that pet for the rest of his or her life. The center incorporates the core values throughout the entire adoption process while influencing a healthy human and animal relationship. The animal control officers coordinate with veterinarians within the city and vicinity to develop a comprehensive licensing, spaying and neutering program.
Directions from Highway 99
- Exit on Famoso Road/ Paso Robles Highway
- Continue West on Paso Robles Highway for 10.6 Miles (14 Minutes)
- Turn left on Western Avenue then turn right at the first cross street onto 7th Street
- Continue on 7th St all the way to the dead end - Wasco Animal Shelter is located at the dead end
Why You Should Spay / Neuter Your Pet
- Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life.
- Neutering provides major health benefits for your male.
- Your spayed female won’t go into heat.
- Your male dog won’t want to roam away from home.
- Your neutered male will be much better behaved.
- Spaying or neutering will not make your pet fat.
- The cost of your pet’s spay/neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter.
- Spaying and neutering your pet is good for the community.
- Spaying and neutering helps fight pet overpopulation.
- Spaying and neutering helps prevent shelter overcrowding.
City of Wasco awarded $3,500 from Hill’s Pet Nutrition and the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
Wasco, CA, September 8, 2020 – The Wasco Animal Shelter has been awarded a $3,500 Hill’s Disaster Relief Grant to help purchase pet food and supplies for the shelter animals at the Wasco animal shelter. Since mid-march, the shelter has been forced to pay at least 30% more for food and supplies because local stores would run out of supplies due to COVID-19 shortages. This grant will be used to help the shelter stock up on needed food and feeding supplies.
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Animal Services
Physical Address
5409 7th Street
Wasco, CA 93280
Phone: 661-758-7240Fax: 661-758-1728
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4 pm
Closed on holidays and weekends
No Adoptions, Surrenders, or Redemptions on days that City Offices are Closed. Refer to City Calendar (PDF).
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Marco Silva
Animal Control Officer
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Rigoberto Figueroa
Animal Control Officer