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Merced, California

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Official animal care & control information (opens in a new tab)

Official animal care/control provider associated with Merced County for browsing. Service areas can differ between sheltering, field response and licensing; confirm the specific address, species and service with the provider.

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Merced County animal services · Merced — official animal services information (opens in a new tab)

Official animal services page or explicitly named animal contact

Animal Services

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Animal shelter services & referral information (opens in a new tab)

Official animal care/control provider associated with Merced County for browsing. Service areas can differ between sheltering, field response and licensing; confirm the specific address, species and service with the provider.

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Merced County animal services · Merced — official animal services information (opens in a new tab)

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View Animals at the Shelter

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Merced dog-license instructions & contact (opens in a new tab)

The county’s specific licensing page provides the application referral and directs applicants to (209)385-7436. Call to confirm address eligibility and submission requirements; county browsing does not establish that every city uses this provider.

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Merced County Animal Services · License & Ordinance Information (opens in a new tab)

License & Ordinance Information — license merced

Dogs must be licensed. Fines and penalties for an unlicensed dog may exceed $100 per animal. To find out how to license your dog, please call (209) 385-7436. Download a Printable License Application

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