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Placer County animal services

Official animal care/control provider associated with Placer 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 information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official animal care/control provider associated with Placer County for browsing. Service areas can differ between sheltering, field response and licensing; confirm the specific address, species and service with the provider.

Adoption animals receive listed treatment before leaving

All animals will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, provided flea treatment and microchipped prior to leaving the shelter.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Placer County animal services · Placer — 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)Official instructions

Official animal care/control provider associated with Placer County for browsing. Service areas can differ between sheltering, field response and licensing; confirm the specific address, species and service with the provider.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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

Official source — shelter service or explicitly named shelter referral

PetHarbor.com: Animal Shelter adopt a pet; dogs, cats, puppies, kittens! Humane Society, SPCA. Lost & Found.

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Placer pet-license application & renewal (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Use the county’s online, mail or in-person licensing instructions with rabies and applicable altered-status proof. Auburn, Roseville and Rocklin handle their own licensing; this county workflow does not apply to those city residents.

Service area: Placer county pet licensing excluding Auburn, Roseville and Rocklin city limits; verify other eligibility with the provider Area details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Placer County Animal Services · Licensing & Fees (opens in a new tab)

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Purchase or Renew Your Pet License Online Complete the Online Licensing Form for new and renewal pet licenses. Required documentation may be uploaded online or submitted later by email to Pet Licensing, mail, or in-person. Multiple pets can be licensed in one transaction. By Mail Complete the Animal License Application (PDF-fillable form). Complete one application for each pet being licensed. Enclose proof of rabies vaccination and spay/neuter (if applicable) with application. In Person Bring proof of rabies vaccination and spay/neuter (if applicable) to Placer County Animal Services. Licensing hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proof of rabies vaccination is required for all pet licenses. Licenses can be purchased for one, two and three year periods (best value) depending on your rabies vaccination date. If purchasing a discounted license for an altered pet, you must submit proof of spay/neuter with your license application or renewal. If you move in to Placer County or obtain a new dog, the dog must be licensed within 30 days. Licenses are not transferable between owners or from other jurisdictions. The city limits of Auburn, Roseville and Rocklin handle their own animal licensing and animal control enforcement. Contact your local city government for licensing details if you live in one of those cities.

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