Did you receive a citation from Animal Control?
Correctable Citation
If you received a correctable citation and live in an unincorporated area of Riverside County or a contract city other than the City of Riverside, you have 20 calendar days to correct the issue. If you live in the City of Riverside, you have 30 calendar days to correct violations.
Non-correctable Citation
If you received a non-correctable citation and live in an unincorporated area of Riverside County or a contract city other than the City of Riverside, you have 20 calendar days to pay the fine shown on the citation. If you live in the City of Riverside, you have 30 calendar days to pay the fine shown on the citation.
Questions about payment plans and extensions:
Contact [email protected] for all areas except City of Riverside.
For the City of Riverside, please call City Hall at 951-826-5557.
If your deadline to pay or correct a citation has expired, and you have questions, please contact [email protected].
Forms
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Looking For A Lost Pet?
Attending One Of Our Vaccination, Microchip, Licensing Clinics?
2020 Vaccine Schedule and Pricelist Spanish
2020 Vaccine Schedule and Pricelist English
Pet History And Consent Surgery Form
Surgery – After Care Instructions
Barking Dog Complaint
Public Records Request Portal
Submit your request by clicking the button below. You will receive a response in 10-days from when the custodian of records receives the request whether there are disclosable records or not (Government Code § 6253.c).
Records Request Form and Instruction Sheet
Ordinances
County ordinances have been grouped below by subject for ease of use. This grouping is called "Title 6". The ordinance number is referenced and you may visit the Riverside County main site for an ordered list of ordinances if you prefer that format.
These ordinances apply to residents living in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. If you live in an incorporated city, please visit your city's web site.
Title 6: Animals
Other Laws Governing Animals
California law governs some areas of animal issues and some cities use California law rather than creating their own ordinances. Some laws governing animals are located under Food and Agricultural Code and some are under Health and Safety.
Dog Tethering
Noisy Animals