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Animal services in California

Licensing, shelters, lost pets and animal control.

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San Joaquin, California

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

County Sheriff animal services handles county responsibilities; the county explicitly contracts with the City of Stockton for dog/cat sheltering and does not operate its own shelter.

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San Joaquin County animal services · San Joaquin — 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)

County Sheriff animal services handles county responsibilities; the county explicitly contracts with the City of Stockton for dog/cat sheltering and does not operate its own shelter.

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

Official source — shelter service or explicitly named shelter referral

The county does not operate an animal shelter. Instead, pursuant to FAC 31106 the Animal Services Division, through the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, contracts with the City of Stockton for sheltering services of impounded animals. The City of Stockton provides for the sheltering of dogs and cats.A private contract is maintained for the hauling, board and care associated with impounded livestock.

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Pet or dog licensing instructions (opens in a new tab)

Use this specific provider’s licensing instructions. Licensing territory, animal type, vaccination proof, altered-status proof, term and fees must be confirmed; shelter coverage does not automatically establish license eligibility.

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

Official animal services source — precise pet/dog licensing link

Pet Licensing

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