Anza Stray Dog Assistance
March 23, 2023
Stray Dog Assistance for Anza Residents
THURSDAY, MAR. 23, 2023 – It was brought to the attention of Riverside County Department of Animal Services that there was an incident involving loose dogs harming livestock in Anza. The department is actively investigating this matter. Given the recent reported incidences of free roaming dogs, there are multiple actions that can be taken to help us serve the citizens of the Anza community.
First, ensure that your own pets are spayed or neutered to discourage the desire for them to escape and roam or prevent them from attracting other animals in the neighborhood. Do not leave food out or feed stray dogs.
Also, please make sure pets are licensed, wearing an identification tag, and microchipped, so that Animal Services can return them safely home if they become lost. Pets with identification can often be returned home without having to come to the shelter.
California law and a County ordinance requires that dogs must be secured in a yard, vaccinated for rabies and microchipped.
Additionally, Riverside County Department of Animal Services would like to ensure the following information is available to all constituents:
- The department has a full-time dedicated officer who responds to calls in Anza. Calls for services can be requested during normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling (951) 358-7387.
- If a stray can be safely contained, please contain them, and call our office immediately.
- If stray dogs cannot be contained safely, or are a repeated nuisance, the department has dog traps available that can be loaned. These traps are free of charge with all supplies included. An officer will help set up the trap and pick it up when no longer needed. Please contact Animal Services at (951) 358-7387 to request a trap.
Animal Services is happy to assist and is grateful for the support of residents. Please call or email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
