Our work on the Field of Dreams has begun! Just when we were slated to begin work in October 2017, our focus dramatically shifted to the fire response. Now that we’ve moved into the recovery phase, we have also spent the last month finalizing our plans, contractors and initial timeline for the project!

Join our team of dedicated animal care professionals working to keep Sonoma County healthy and safe.

To our knowledge, there have been no confirmed cases of Canine Influenza (CI) from Sonoma County to date.

Animal Services is a proud partner of the Paws for Love Foundation who sponsors adoptions for senior citizens and veterans! Join Paws for Love at their annual Gala on February 10, 2018 to continue to support their advocacy and charity which directly benefits shelter animals!

Happy New Year! While we are still in recovery mode following the fires, we have had some time to reflect on our work in the immediate response to the fires.

Giving Tuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S. Read more for how you can support Sonoma County Animal Services on this global day of giving aimed at supporting your community.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has multiple agencies that provide financial and/or technical assistance to help with recovery from natural disasters, such as wildfires. This list of resources for farmers, ranchers and rural land owners includes the USDA agencies and an overview of applicable programs.

La misión Los Servicios Animales del Condado de Sonoma es continuar a dar cuidado compasivo y de alta calidad para los animales domésticos y el ganado de nuestra comunidad. Seguiendo los incendios, nuestro trabajo se ha centrado en el rescate, la recuperación y la reunificación de los animales afectados por los incendios (y no se ha limitado a los animales domésticos y el ganado).

Animal Services mission continues to be providing high quality and compassionate care for our community’s domestic animals and livestock. In the wake of the fires, our work has focused on the rescue, recovery and reunification of animals affected by the fires (and has not been limited to domestic animals and livestock).

We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our community. THANK YOU! At this time, we are no longer accepting in-kind donations at our shelter. As our needs change we will update this list. Below are the ways you can still contribute to the life-saving efforts of our shelter and in support of our community:

• Monetary donations
• Gift cards—such as local pet supply stores, pre-paid Visa/Mastercard, Amazon, Costco, Wal-Mart

If you have been displaced by the Tubbs Fire and are looking for a temporary foster home for your animals, Sonoma Human has a Facebook page to post your information. Please be sure to include the type of animal(s), if they get along with other animals, and the best way to contact you.

For people looking to help animals in the community by opening their homes please post types of animals you are able to take, number of animals you can take, and best way to contact you.

Community Foster for Tubbs Fire Animals

Join our team of dedicated animal care professionals working to keep Sonoma County healthy and safe.

Never leave your pet in a hot car and other life-saving tips for pets during hot weather.

Keep your pets safe during the upcoming 4th of July holiday!

Animal Services wants to wish all mothers a wonderful Mother’s Day! Today is about giving back to mom  and that includes dog moms and cat moms. Let us help you take care of your dog and cat moms (with litters) through our Momma Fix program. We will spay your momma dog or momma cat for FREE when you relinquish their litter of puppies or kittens to us to prepare for adoption. More information can be found on the Spay or Neuter a Pet page of our website. 

Two of Animal Services staff members were recognized last week for their work supporting animals and people in our community!

Have a happy spring - keep your pet safe! Make sure everyone in the household is helping to keep your companion safe from health hazards encountered both indoors and out, and knows the number to your veterinarian or Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 in case of ingestion.

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Animal Control Officer II position in Field Services.

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Animal Control Officer I position in Field Services.

The Animal Services team has made lot of progress and we want to let you know what we’ve been up to. We don’t have an official date set for the ground-breaking yet so check back here for the latest project updates. Here is what we’ve accomplished since reaching our fundraising goal.

Peruse the pages of the new Annual Report to learn more about who, and how, Animal Services cared for more than 3,200 animals in 2016.

It was during the hottest days of August 2015, when a light bulb lit up over Nan Sanchez-Cook’s head. She was outside in the play yards of the Sonoma County Animal Services building off Airport Boulevard in sweltering heat, hosing down the gravel in the yard, so that the dogs could come outside to exercise without burning their feet, when epiphany struck.

Join Sonoma County Animal Services and Sonoma County Emergency Services for an informational meeting about caring for all species of animals during all hazards. Learn how to get involved, be prepared for disasters and how to become a Disaster Service Worker.

Sonoma County Animal Services is a resource for people and animals, especially during stormy weather. Call us or our partners below for assistance.

Thanks to the generous supporters of Sonoma County Animal Services and Western Farm Center and their customers, our new dog play yards can become a reality.

Renovation plans include replacing the surfaces with dog-friendly “woof fiber” and artificial K9-grass, landscape and irrigation repairs and a new meet and greet area under the canopy of two large redwoods.

Help support Sonoma County Animal Services with your $15.00 tax deductible donation and receive a memorable photo of Santa and your pet.

Won't you help us build a Field of Dreams? Our shelter dogs need your help!

During the summer of 2016, the Department of Health Services (DHS) and our partners have been monitoring the Russian River for conditions that could support algal blooms, which may include blue-green algae.