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Rabies Vaccine Clinic

Tuesday - Friday 10:00 -11:30am and 1:00 - 4:00pm

Saturdays 10:00 -11:30am and 1:00 - 3:00pm

Cost: $10
Dogs must be leashed; cats must be in carriers.
All dogs over 4 months must be vaccinated an licensed.

Rabies Exemptions:

Must be completed by your veterinarian and must be renewed annually
Licenses will only be valid for 1 year with an exemption.
- Rabies Exemption Form

Travel Notice:

CDC requirements for entering the U.S. with a pet changed on August 1st, 2024.

Learn more on CDC's website

MICROCHIPPING

Available:

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Microchip: $30

Microchip/Rabies combo (Wednesdays only): $35

How it works:

The chip is injected under the skin and provides a permanent ID.
Lasts over 25 years—no maintenance required.
Automatically registered for life to HomeAgain.
Safe for all sizes of pets.

Need to update your pet's microchip information?
Call HomeAgain at 1-888-466-3242

Animal Emergencies

Call (619) 476-2476 during normal business hours (listed below), for after hours help contact CVPD dispatch at (619) 691-5151.

The following instances should be considered animal emergencies:

Animal Bites: You are bitten by an animal or have an animal that bit someone else. We will ask you to try and provide as much of the following information:

Description of animal
Animal's name
Address where animal lives
Owner's name of animal
Time of day you were bitten
Location on your body where you were bitten

Injured or sick stray animals
Animals creating traffic or safety hazards

Animal Control is available Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4:30pm.

Barking Dog Complaint

Please follow the process below:

Step 1: Submit a Barking Dog Complaint Form. This will result in a notification letter to the Dog Owner regarding the complaint.
Step 2: If the problem continues, after a minimum 2 weeks has past, a second Barking Dog Complaint Form must be received from you in addition to a form from a neighbor at a different address. A second letter will be sent to the Dog Owner.
Step 3: Thankfully barking issues are usually resolved by these first steps. If the barking has not stopped, we will need to receive one more completed Barking Dog Complaint Form from either you or the other neighbor. Once it's received, our Animal Control Officers may issue a citation to the Dog Owner.
- For complete details, view municipal code C.V.M.C. 6.24.040.

Incident Report

Use the Incident Report form for:

Bites, attacks, or harassment by an animal
Property damage caused by an animal
Other disturbances, abuse, or neglect
- Incident Report Form

Call (619) 476-2476 during our business hours to report any animal disturbances, sanitation problems, mistreatment or abuse to animals, neglect or any other animal related problems.

Dog Licensing

In the state of California, all dogs are required to be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Licensing allows municipalities to record and report compliance to this public safety measure.

The City of Chula Vista has partnered with DocuPet to offer:

Online licensing and renewal
Docupet's free HomeSafe 24/7 lost pet recovery
Custom tags and pet products (20% goes back to the shelter)

Pet licenses can now be purchased online at chulavista.docupet.com, by mail, over the phone or in person. Licenses may be purchased for 1, 2 and 3-years.

What you'll need to license:

Your pet’s current rabies vaccination certificate.
Proof of sterilization (spay or neuter) if applicable.

Benefits of Licensing through DocuPet:

Upload photos and documents that will help identify pets.
Add secondary guardians
Track everything from your phone or computer.

Spay & Neutering- Including Trap-Neuter-Return

^{Check our Spay/Neuter page for current details on scheduling, eligibility, and costs.}

Lost & Found Pets

Visit our Lost & Found page to learn what to do if you’ve lost or found a pet.

Euthanasia Services:

Available by appointment Tuesday - Saturday for pets that are medically or behaviorally in need. We understand the decision is a difficult one and are here to ensure the right decision for your family and provide a peaceful experience.

Call 619-476-2477or email animalcare@chulavistaca.gov to discuss and schedule.

Private cremation can be arranged through local companies, with pick up directly from our facility.

Grieving the loss of a beloved furry friend is very difficult. While we all grieve differently, we recommend this support resource to help guide you through.