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Animal Services Department
Welcome!

IT IS THE MISSION of Contra Costa Animal Services to protect the public and animals in our community, and to prevent cruelty, abuse, and neglect of animals in Contra Costa County by effectively and efficiently enforcing all state, county, and city animal laws.

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We will shelter homeless, abandoned, and lost animals, providing quality care for every animal regardless of its temperament or condition; place animals in safe and caring homes; and provide information and resources to the public that enhances the quality of life of animals in our community.
 
We will provide high quality customer service, treating all individuals with respect, professional courtesy, and integrity. 



Within this website, you will find a wide variety of topics providing animal-related information and education to all pet owners.  Please feel free to contact us at with your comments and suggestions to improve the content and usefulness of this website.

Some of the many services and programs of the Animal Services Department are listed below:email attachment logo.jpg

  • Spay/neuter clinic
  • Field services
  • Dog licensing
  • Animal adoptions
  • Behavior and training
  • Volunteer program
  • Lost and found pets
  • Humane education
  • Pet emergency preparedness

News Flash
DO YOU LOVE ANIMALS AND PHOTOGRAPHY?
Contra Costa Animal Services is seeking an Animal Photographer to take photos of our shelter animals. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual! Additional information...
Free Adoption Weekend A Huge Success!
The weekend of June 12-13 willl not soon be forgotten by pet lovers who were fortunate enough to visit our shelters and find their new love. For the first time ever in our history, all available cats and dogs were adopted FREE to qualified homes. Read on...