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The City of Norco Animal Control Division operates an animal shelter for housing stray animals. Animal Control is also responsible for insuring rabies control by providing dog licensing and picking up stray dogs.

Many dogs and cats are not claimed by their owners each year and are available for adoption after impoundment of six business days. Many dogs and cats, puppies and kittens are turned into the Shelter as stray or owner relinquishments. To view animals available at our Shelter, please visit www.Petfinder.com or www.Petharbor.com

Animal Control is also responsible for enforcing animal-related Ordinances in the City of Norco.

Charles D. Hemmings, Animal Control Superintendent
(951) 737-8972

How Many Dogs May I Have in Norco?
Four adult dogs are permitted per residence in Norco regardless of the size of the property. Puppies are considered adult at age four months.

Is There a Leash Law in Norco?
Yes, there is a state-wide leash law and in Norco, that includes horseback riders must have dogs on leash.

What About Dog Licenses?
All dogs must be vaccinated against rabies and licensed with the City of Norco. The dog licensing program insures rabies control and is mandated by the State of California and City of Norco Ordinance.

Effective September 1, 2011 the City of Norco Animal Control Department will be issuing permanent license tags. The metal tag issued at the initial purchase is your pet's permanent license tag. Your pet keeps this tag year after year. If your pet's tag  becomes damaged, worn or lost, you may purchase a replacement tag at a cost of $4 by contacting our office. 2010/2011 Dog licenses expire on September 30, 2011. The month of October is a grace period. Dog licenses are delinquent November 1. 

Dog licenses purchased in another city will be honored in the City of Norco for thirty days.

You may buy a multiple year license, depending on the rabies vaccination expiration date. The rabies vaccination must be valid through the full license period.  

Altered Dogs

1-Year license $20.00                                                        
2-Year license $37.00                                                                              
3-Year license $55.00

Penalty – $25.00 late fee for any dog license 30 or more days late                                  

Unaltered Dogs

1-Year license $50.00                                                        
2-Year license $88.00
3-Year license $120.00

Penalty – $25.00 late fee for any dog license 30 or more days late                                  

Seniors 62+ may receive a discount ONLY if their dogs are altered.

1-Year license $4.00                                                        
2-Year license $6.00                                                                              
3-Year license $10.00

Penalty – $25.00 late fee for any dog license 30 or more days late                                  

Replacement Tags: Lost or Unreadable tag replacement $4.00

All fees include a $2 Mainenance Fee

Please contract the Norco Animal Shelter if you have license questions at (951) 737-8972

Where Do I Get a Dog License?
Dog licenses are sold at the City of Norco Animal Control Division and Shelter. The shelter is located at 98 Sixth Street at the extreme east end of Sixth Street, behind the Geroge Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. The mailing address is: 2870 Clark Avenue, Norco CA 92860. Our phone number is (951) 737-8972.

A current rabies vaccination certificate must be submitted at the time that you purchase a dog license. Reduced price if you submit proof the dog is spayed or neutered. Dog licenses may be purchased at the shelter or by mail.

How Much Does a License Cost?

All dogs must be vaccinated against rabies and licensed with the City of Norco. The dog licensing program insures rabies control and is mandated by the State of California and City of Norco Ordinance.

Effective September 1, 2011 the City of Norco Animal Control Department will be issuing permanent license tags. The metal tag issued at the initial purchase is your pet's permanent license tag. Your pet keeps this tag year after year. If your pet's tag  becomes damaged, worn or lost, you may purchase a replacement tag at a cost of $4 by contacting our office. 2010/2011 Dog licenses expire on September 30, 2011. The month of October is a grace period. Dog licenses are delinquent November 1, 2011.

Dog licenses purchased in another city will be honored in the City of Norco for thirty days.

You may buy a multiple year license, depending on the rabies vaccination expiration date. The rabies vaccination must be valid through the full license period.  

Altered Dogs

1-Year license $20.00                                                        
2-Year license $37.00                                                                              
3-Year license $55.00

Penalty – $25.00 late fee for any dog license 30 or more days late                                 

Unaltered Dogs

1-Year license $50.00                                                        
2-Year license $88.00
3-Year license $120.00

Penalty – $25.00 late fee for any dog license 30 or more days late                                  

Seniors 62+ may receive a discount ONLY if their dogs are altered.

1-Year license $4.00                                                        
2-Year license $6.00                                                                              
3-Year license $10.00

Penalty – $25.00 for tags purchased 30 or more days late

Replacement Tags: Lost or Unreadable tag replacement $4.00

All fees include a $2 Mainenance Fee

The Norco Animal Shelter & Animal and Bird Hospital will partner up to offer a Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Norco residents dogs at a low cost of $6 CASH per rabies vaccination on Saturday, October 29th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Dogs can also receive other vaccines at clinic rates.

The animal shelter is located at 98 Sixth Street. Penalty fees will be in effect starting Tuesday, November 1, 2011.

For more information please contact the Norco Animal Shelter at (951) 737-8972.


What About the Coyotes and Skunks, Snakes and Other Critters?
The City of Norco is located on an ever-diminishing rural area. The City of Norco's boundary on three sides is the Santa Ana River. Most of the riverbed area is a wild life preserve and home to many varieties of wildlife, including migratory fowl, opossum, skunk, coyote and an occasional wild pig. The foothill, open land area, surrounding Norco is fast disappearing as it is being developed. This area is naturally populated by coyote, skunk, snakes (yes, there are rattlesnakes in the hills) and opossum, rats, mice and squirrels.

As man invades wildlife areas, the animals are pushed out of their homes, cut off from their natural food source and will wander through neighborhoods to occasionally dine on your pet's food if it is left outside. The urbanized coyote is fast becoming the norm rather than the exception. Your trash can, without a secure lid, is especially attractive and a ready source of food. So are your unprotected cats, chickens, ducks or small dogs.

Be sure to bring your cats and small dogs inside at night time and secure your outdoor fowl or poultry against skunks and coyotes. Animal Control emphasizes peaceful co-existence with our indigenous wildlife. After all, this area was their land and home first.I f you have any questions regarding how to cope with our wildlife, contact Animal Control at (951) 737-8972.

Animal Shelter Hours of Operation:
For your convenience our shelter is open Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Friday and most major holidays.

(Effective 7/1/2011) Call Dispatch at (951) 371-1143 for emergency assistance after hours.

Please Note: A Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $6 CASH and adoptions will be held from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on this date.
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