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Animal Services
Shelter Services
Sheltering Animals
Types of Animals
Lathrop Animal Services is responsible for ALL animals in Lathrop. We rescue many
types of animals, not just dogs and cats, including owls, hawks, skunks, muskrats,
possums, horses, pigs, snakes, foxes and many other animals. All animals are held
at the shelter for the minimum holding period; wildlife is turned over to a licensed
wildlife rescue organization, such as the Stanislaus County Wildlife Care Center.
Wildlife is typically taken to a wildlife rescue the same day it is impounded.
Animal Holding Periods
Lathrop Animal Services must hold animals, by law, for a minimum number of days.
We strive to hold adoptable animals longer than the minimum in an effort to get
them new homes.
Holding Periods
- Stray (Owner unknown): Minimum of 4 working days
- Stray (Owner known): Minimum of 10 working days
- Surrendered: Minimum of 4 working days.
If the animal is adoptable, it can immediately be made available for adoption.
Impound Fees
If your pet is impounded by animal services, you are responsible for all fees related
to the impound, board and care of your pet, including any veterinary fees. In addition
to City impound fees, State law requires that owners of unaltered impounded animals
be charged an additional fee. To see fees, click here.
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