Services and Information
About Us
Our Vision & Mission is to Create a balance between the population of domestic animals and responsible homes to care for them within the County of Sonoma.
Report an Issue
Sonoma County Animal Services serves the City of Santa Rosa and unincorporated Sonoma County, and is responsible for the enforcement of city and county ordinances and state laws pertaining to animals, primarily domestic. These include licensing and vaccination requirements as well as stray animal, dangerous/vicious, and nuisance provisions, and the enforcement of cruelty regulations. To report an issue…
Rabies Prevention
Animal Services works with the Health Officer, veterinarians, and the entire community to help prevent the spread of rabies in Sonoma County. Here's what you can do to help.
Wildlife Assistance & Animal Removal
Who to call for help with orphaned, sick or injured wildlife.
Statistics and Reports
Sonoma County Animal Services cares for the neediest animals in our community: those who are injured, abused, neglected, surrendered by their owners for a variety of reasons, abandoned, and lost. The data posted here offer a by-the-numbers snapshot to help you understand how animals move through this shelter.
Animal Regulation Ordinances
Sonoma County Animal Services is responsible for the enforcement of city and county ordinances and state laws pertaining to animals, primarily domestic.
