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San Joaquin County animal services
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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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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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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