FAQs • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA • CivicEngage

What should do if I see a wild animal on my property?: If a wild animal comes onto your property, the best thing to do is to leave the animal alone. Generally the animals will not return, unless there are attractive food sources on your property. To prevent future visits, secure garbage can lids, pick up garden debris or fallen fruit, and take in uneaten pet food at night. If the animal is behaving in a threatening manner or is injured, contact the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control immediately at 310-523-9566. Do not attempt to capture or approach the animal.

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Animal Control

1. How many pets are allowed per household?: The city’s Municipal Code limits 3 dogs and 3 cats per residential lot / household in the city.

2. What is the city’s Leash Law?: All dogs must be maintained on a leash no longer than 6 feet long when off the dog owner’s property.

3. Are dogs allowed on the city’s beaches and parks?: Dogs are not allowed on the city’s beaches. Dogs are permitted in the city parks, provided the dogs are on a leash.

4. What vaccinations are required by law?: All dogs 4 months and older are required by law to be vaccinated for Rabies.

6. What should I do if I see an injured animal?: Call the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control immediately at 310-523-9566. For your safety and to prevent further injury to the animal, do not attempt to move it.

7. What should I do if a dog bites me?: Immediately after caring for the wound, contact the County Health Department Rabies Control Section and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control to file an incident report.

8. Can I trap raccoons in my yard?: Residents may trap nearly any kind of animal (except any endangered species) on their own private property. Neither the city nor Animal Control provides animal traps. Residents may look in the phone book for animal feed stores or supply stores to rent a trap. One popular feed store is Lomita Feed 326-4738. Animal control no longer picks up trapped animal.

9. What should do if I see a wild animal on my property?: If a wild animal comes onto your property, the best thing to do is to leave the animal alone. Generally the animals will not return, unless there are attractive food sources on your property. To prevent future visits, secure garbage can lids, pick up garden debris or fallen fruit, and take in uneaten pet food at night. If the animal is behaving in a threatening manner or is injured, contact the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control immediately at 310-523-9566. Do not attempt to capture or approach the animal.

10. Who do I contact about dead animals?: Animal control will pick up any dead animals, provided a specific street address is given. Encourage callers to call Animal Control directly at 310-523-9566. If the animal is on the street, it is helpful to give the hundred block number, street name, direction of street (i.e. north-bound lane).
Any dead animals on private property may be picked up at the expense of the property owner. For any dead animals inside or under a private home, a private company in the telephone book must be contacted for assistance.