Animal Control & Code Compliance

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Animal Control

dogFor Animal Control, please call 760-343-3644

The City of La Quinta has contracted Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) to provide animal control services. RCDAS provides field, shelter, licensing services and after-hours emergencies involving injured, venomous or vicious animals. RCDAS can also help you, if you have lost your pet, are looking to adopt a pet, or want information on the spay/neuter voucher program, for more information call RCDAS at (760) 343-3644.

Location

Coachella Valley Animal Campus
72-050 Pet Land Place
Thousand Palms, CA 92276

Shelter Hours

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed
Sunday and County Holidays

Field Service Hours

Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays

Stand-by Officer on duty during all off hours.

After Hours Emergencies

If you are calling after normal business hours, RCDAS after-hours call service will answer your call and communicate your urgent matter to a standby officer. Please call (760) 343-3644

Code Compliance

La Quinta Municipal Code Photo of BookThe City of La Quinta recognizes the vital importance of maintaining a high quality of life throughout the community and has adopted local codes and ordinances addressing proper use and maintenance of private properties. The main objectives of Code Compliance are to:

  • Protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood and throughout the community
  • Protect property owner's investments
  • Promote public health, safety and welfare
  • Educate and inform residents
  • Perform community outreach

Report a Violation

To report a Code violation you can utilize our GoRequest mobile app, Report of City Code Violation or call 760-777-7050.

Additional Code Compliance Information


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