Animal Services

photo of a pug

Chuck the cat

Moreno Valley Animal Services offers a wide range of services, including dog licensing, low-cost spay/neuter programs and vaccination services. Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the animal shelter for a nominal fee.

Animal Shelter Location
The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14041 Elsworth St.
(between Cactus and Alessandro).

Phone Number:
951.413.3790

Low-Cost Rabies Vaccinations and Dog Licensing Clinics Scheduled
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West Nile Virus Alert
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Shelter Hours:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.	10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.	10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.	10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.	Closed	10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Closed Fridays, Sundays and holidays.

Pet info to go....

Pets 911
Pets 911 is a great resource for information about caring for and finding a pet. Check out their comprehensive site at: www.pets911.com
Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Think you want your pet to have a litter? Here are some compelling reasons not to. Read Why...
Animal Safety Tips
Wonder if you should report a stray dog? How about preparing your pet for a disaster? These tips will help you do the right thing.
Read the Animal Safety Tips...
Puppy Mills
Information on what they are, and why you don't want to get a puppy from one.
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What to Do if Your Pet is Lost

Check the shelter
- View the kennels, puppy/small breed and cattery rooms daily.
- Stray animals are held for five business days for owner redemption.
- Check the DOA list, isolation board and lost & found daily, located in the lobby.
  - DOA list-animals picked up deceased.
  - Isolation list-animals not available for viewing by the public. These animals may be sick, injured, feral and aggressive.
  - Enter your information in the Lost Book located in the lobby and check the Found book daily. These books are for public reference; shelter staff is not responsible for monitoring them.
  - Post a picture and / or description of the pet on the Lost and Found board located at the end of the hallway as you enter the kennel area.
Additional Resources
- Search for your lost pet through Pet Harbor (www.petharbor.com). The Pet Harbor database includes listing from many (but not all) animal shelters in Southern California.
- Your lost pet may also turn up as an adoptable pet in the listings provided by Petfinder (www.petfinder.org). Petfinder lists many additional shelters and pet adoption agencies in Southern California including both Riverside shelters.

Moreno Valley Animal Control officer helping a client