In California, 52 county departments, 5 public authorities and 2 city governments publish 59 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover documents (14), availability notices (11), eligibility (8), appointments (2), deadlines (1) and processing time (1). 58 counties have a page for it below.
Before you start · 3 things to check
Cities can operate their own shelters or contract with another provider. Check your address and the purpose of your visit.
Sheltering, field response and pet licensing can have different service areas. County browse associations do not establish eligibility.
Appointments, owner surrender, lost-pet reclaim, adoption and emergency dispatch are distinct services. Read the official provider’s current instructions.
Official animal care/control provider associated with Tuolumne County for browsing. Service areas can differ between sheltering, field response and licensing; confirm the specific address, species and service with the provider.
Current Sheriff application instructions require rabies proof, first-registration altered-status proof when applicable, a check payable to TCAC and a stamped self-addressed envelope per tag. The current form and linked price sheet agree; the county FAQ prints lower older amounts. Confirm the payment amount with Animal Control before mailing.
Current Sheriff application mailing address; not the Jamestown visiting address
Mailing address: Tuolumne County Animal Control 2 South Green St. Sonora, CA 95370
Older county FAQ prices conflict with the current Sheriff form and separately captured July1,2025 price sheet; these FAQ values are not promoted as the current fee table
The FAQ lists lower prices than the current Sheriff form and matching price sheet. Ask Animal Control to confirm the amount before paying.