Animal Services
Moreno Valley Animal Services offers a wide range of services, including dog licensing, low-cost spay/neuter programs and vaccination services. Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the animal shelter for a nominal fee.
Animal Shelter
Location
The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14041 Elsworth Street, between Cactus and Alessandro.
Hours
- Tues - Fri: 9:30 am – 6 pm
- Sat: 10 am – 4 pm
- Monday, Sunday & City Holidays: Closed
Contact Info
951.413.3790
951.413.3769
animal shelter@moval.org
After Hours Assistance
To report a sick, injured or aggressive animal, please call the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. at 951.776.1099, and press Option 5 to contact a live person at the Dispatch Center.
The Dispatch Center will contact the on-call Animal Control Officer. Be sure to disable call blocking on your phone before calling.
Special News & Events
Clear the Shelters: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Cat and Dog adoptions are just $20 during this special adoption event. Cost includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccines and HomeAgain microchip. Pets adopted that have not been altered will stay for surgery and will be available to go home on the afternoon of of the day surgery is scheduled.
When: September 11
Time: 10am–3:30 pm
Location: Moreno Valley Animal Shelter
Animal Shelter is Now Open
The shelter is now open to the public with regular hours.
ADOPTIONS: All of our animals available for adoption are listed on www.petharbor.com. All animals will have a date | time when they become available for adoption.
Services
Protect Our Burros
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Protect Our Burros
Resources
Helpful Links
- Before You Adopt Your Pet
- Pet Facts Information Series
- Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet: English | Spanish
General Information
Shelter Services
- Microchip ($16 total fee)
- Cat Trap Rental (limited availability)— $52 deposit; $12/week