PUBLIC SAFETY:  

  • As the contracted provider of animal services for Fresno City and County, it is our duty to provide for the public’s safety by impounding animals identified as dangerous, providing safe quarantine services, and assisting with animal-related criminal investigations.  

  • To report a dangerous or vicious animal during regular hours, call our Animal Control Dispatch at 559-600-PETS (Monday - Saturday, 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.)

  • To report a dangerous or vicious animal in Fresno COUNTY during after hours, call Fresno County Sheriff Dispatch at 559-488-3111 (Monday-Saturday, 4:00pm - 8:00am, and Sundays and holidays).

  • For non-emergencies, you can text our dispatch office at 559-600-7387 any time. Please include a specific location, a brief description of the issue, your contact information, and photos of the animal(s).


CODE ENFORCEMENT:  

Fresno Humane Animal Control Officers serve to enforce all City and County ordinances related to animals.  Most notably, these include:

    9.04.160 Failure to procure a license

    9.04.250 Dogs running at large

    9.04.045 Unaltered dog violation

    9.04.047 Illegal sale or transfer

To purchase or renew a license for your dog, visit the County's Rabies and Animal Control page or call us at 599-600-PETS.  Applications and fees can be mailed to FHAS 1510 W Dan Ronquillo Drive, 93706 or brought to the County shelter in person.  Proof of current rabies vaccination is required for all licenses. County licenses are only $4.00 for dogs that are spayed/neutered (with a veterinarian's certificate), and $39.00 for unaltered dogs.  

NOTE: Under Ordinance Code 9.04.047, “No person shall sell or give away any dog or cat in any public place or in front of any business not owned by him or her or at any swap meet.”  In addition, under 9.04.045 a current unaltered dog license must be prominently displayed in any advertisement for the sale of puppies.  Puppies must be at least 8 weeks old before transfer, and only one litter is permitted per year.  Sellers are required to submit to Fresno Humane Animal Services the names and contact information of the new owners, and must provide written licensing information with each sale.  To report violations of these ordinances, submit an online form or call/text during business hours.


LOST AND FOUND PETS:  

  • Fresno Humane Animal Services is the designated holding facility for found dogs and sick/injured cats from unincorporated Fresno County areas AND the City of Fresno.

  • We ask that you call or text us before bringing a found pet to one of our facilities- we may be able to locate the owner of the pet without them having to enter the shelter.

  • Found animals from Fresno COUNTY can be brought to our facility at 1510 W Dan Ronquillo Drive, Fresno, during regular shelter hours.

  • Found animals from the CITY of Fresno can be brought to our facility at 5277 E Airways Blvd, Fresno during regular shelter hours.

  • To request assistance with a found animal, please call during business hours or text anytime.  

  • We are not mandated to take in owner surrenders, but may be able to assist with rehoming pets on a case-by-case basis.

NOTE:  If you’ve found a dog or cat, we encourage you to make an attempt to find its owner and submit an online Found Report prior to brining it to the shelter. See our Lost & Found Pets page for a list of things to do and some helpful links!

  • If you’ve lost a pet, check here!  Our goal is to reunite lost animals with their families as quickly as possible. Lost and found dogs are posted on our website and Facebook page daily, but it’s always a good idea to visit the local shelters in person when searching for your pet.  

  • For a list of other local shelters and steps you can take to expand your search, visit our Lost & Found Pets page. It is important that owners begin their search IMMEDIATELY!  Stray animals are typically held in shelters for 72 hours before being made available for adoption or rescue. Animals with severe medical or behavioral issues may be euthanized if these placement options aren’t available.

IMPORTANT:  Fresno Humane Animal Services is contracted to serve the animals of unincorporated Fresno COUNTY and the CITY of Fresno.

COMMUNITY SERVICES:

Our mission is to improve the lives of ALL pets in Fresno County and City, not just the ones in our shelter. We also strive to provide assistance for the humans those pets love through a variety of low-cost (and sometimes free) services:

  • Spay/neuter assistance

  • T-N-R for community cats

  • Affordable wellness assistance

  • Vaccine & microchip clinics

  • Free pet food distribution events

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ADOPTION:  

Healthy dogs will be made available to the public for adoption after serving a state-mandated stray hold.  Cats are available online and at local pet store partners. Adoptable pets can be viewed on our Adoption page, as well as Petfinder, Adopt-a-Pet, and Petango. To apply for a specific animal, fill out an online adoption survey and our Adoption Team will respond to schedule an appointment to meet the pet.

Includes:

  • Spay or neuter surgery

  • Parvo/distemper vaccine for dogs, FVRCP for cats

  • Bordatella vaccine for dogs

  • Rabies vaccine (pets 4 months and older)

  • Basic de-worming

  • Flea/tick treatment

  • Microchip

  • Free health exam at participating vet hospitals

*Dogs residing within the County jurisdiction are required to be licensed for an additional $4.00 upon adoption.

RESCUE:  

Fresno’s homeless pet population has reached critical levels and the Valley’s public shelters are tragically overcrowded. Fresno Humane Animal Services is committed to playing a key role in the safety net for homeless animals by coordinating with reputable 501(c)3 animal rescues across the state and beyond.  Each month, hundreds of animals are transferred out of the shelter and into the safety of private rescue partners.  These independent rescues are able to give more individual care and attention to animals in need, expand their opportunities for re-homing, and clear the way for other pets entering our shelter system. We encourage the public to support these local animal rescues through adoption, donation, and volunteer work.

EDUCATION:  

Promote responsible pet ownership through spay/neuter, vaccination, and identification

Offer education and resources to address common behavioral issues in pets

Encourage community involvement in the stewardship of Fresno’s homeless pets.