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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Waived Animal Adoption Fees

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is currently waiving adoption fees at each of its seven animal care centers in an effort to quickly place animals in homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government or Lead Agency

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control

Dates Available

Effective immediately with no specified end date.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

N/A

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Individuals in LA County wishing to adopt must first make an appointment to visit their local care center by calling the center’s phone number:

  • Agoura Animal Care Center: (818) 991-0071

  • Baldwin Park Animal Care Center: (626) 962-3577

  • Carson/Gardena Animal Care Center: (310) 523-9566

  • Castaic Animal Care Center: (661) 257-3191

  • Downey Animal Care Center: (562) 940-6898

  • Lancaster Animal Care Center: (661) 940-4191

  • Palmdale Animal Care Center: (661) 575-2888

List of Additional Information

For more information on adoptions, click here.

To read the press release, click here.


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