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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.

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Merced County animal services

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.

Official animal care & control informationOfficial instructions

Source checked October 26, 2026

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 informationOfficial instructions

Source checked October 26, 2026

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

Official source — shelter service or explicitly named shelter referral

View Animals at the Shelter

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Merced dog-license instructions & contactOfficial instructions

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.

County-published dog-license application/referral contact

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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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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