All About Pets
We know that surrendering your pet can be a difficult decision and we are here to help you. Learn more about how to surrender your pet.
No, cats do not have to be licensed. Only dogs over 4 months old have to be licensed.
When you adopt a qualifying pet from Big Bear or Devore Animal Shelters, each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations. Additionally, all felines and canines are microchipped free of charge, thanks to the generous donations to the Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF).
Our meet-and-greet areas provide the opportunity to interact with our pets and find the perfect match for you and your family. Click to view the current adoption fee.
When you adopt a qualifying pet from Big Bear or Devore Animal Shelters, each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations. Additionally, all felines and canines are microchipped free of charge, thanks to the generous donations to the Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF).
Our meet-and-greet areas provide the opportunity to interact with our pets and find the perfect match for you and your family. Click to view the current adoption fee.
Have the pet scanned for a microchip at a veterinarian clinic, by an Animal Care Officer, or at a shelter.
Search for the owner using social media, flyers, word of mouth, and register the lost pet on 24Petconnect.
Report the lost pet to the shelter for the area the animal was found in or take the animal to the shelter. Find the correct shelter.
Please check with your neighbors to determine if the cats are owned, abandoned, or feral, and whether they are spayed or neutered. Learn more about how to live with community cats.
You must be 18 years old and have a valid photo ID. In addition, you need to be aware of the requirements to own a pet at your residence, such as apartment policies, land use zoning ordinances, etc. We reserve the right to deny the adoption of a pet for any reason.
We do not provide veterinary services to the public. However, the County offers a spay/neuter voucher program for residents in our service area, which provides vouchers for cat and dog surgeries at local veterinary clinics and hospitals.
We do not offer veterinary services to the public.