RCDAS Service Areas- Who to Call for Animal Control
Important: If you're not sure which agency serves your area, call the number you have and they will direct you to the correct service. Don't delay for emergencies!
For areas served by RCDAS, please call (951) 358-7387 (PETS).
Areas Served by RCDAS (Riverside County Department of Animal Services)
RCDAS provides animal control services for:
- Unincorporated areas of Riverside County
- Cities under contract with RCDAS (Blythe, Calimesa, Cathedral City, Coachella, Eastvale, Hemet, Indian Wells, Indio, Jurupa Valley, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Perris, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Jacinto)
- Some cities contract for shelter services only while maintaining their own animal control officers
RCDAS Shelter Locations:
- Western Riverside County (Riverside)
- Coachella Valley Animal Campus (CVAC)
- San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus (San Jac)
- Blythe
Cities and Areas with Their Own Animal Control Services
These areas have their own animal control departments. Contact them directly:
| Agency | Address | Phone | Areas Served | Hours |
| Animal Friends of the Valley | ||||
Neighboring County Services
| Agency | Phone | Areas Served |
Special Situations
- Perris: Dogs go to San Jacinto shelter (RCDAS facility)
- Rancho Mirage: Dogs go to Coachella Valley Animal Campus (RCDAS facility)
What this means: Some cities handle their own animal control calls but use RCDAS shelters for housing animals. Others have completely independent services.
When in Doubt
If you're unsure which agency serves your area:
- Call the number you have - they will transfer you to the correct agency
- For RCDAS areas, visit www.rcdas.org or call (951) 358-7387 (PETS)
- For emergencies, don't delay - call immediately