Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic
Our Mission
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is dedicated to advancing the well-being of animals and people in our community. We protect lives through compassionate care, effective enforcement, and a steadfast commitment to the human-animal bond.
Our Commitment to Care
As one of the largest animal control agencies in the United States, we serve as a vital resource for animals across a vast 3,400-square-mile landscape, from mountains and beaches to bustling city centers. We operate seven animal care centers, including our Castaic location, where we provide life-saving services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our approach is guided by our Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering philosophy, ensuring every animal receives respect, medical attention, and the chance for a positive outcome.
How We Help
Our care centers are full-service resource hubs where animals receive nutritious food, medical exams, vaccinations, and daily enrichment. We believe in providing a holistic experience, managing stray admissions and cruelty investigations with professionalism while offering public services like low-cost spay and neuter programs and pet licensing. By focusing on behavioral assessments and medical wellness, we ensure each animal is ready to thrive in its next chapter.
Your New Best Friend
Adopting a pet is a transformative journey, and our team is here to help you find a perfect, joyful match for your lifestyle. Our Ready to Go Home animals have already been spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated, making the transition into your family seamless and stress-free. We provide post-adoption support to ensure your new companion settles in beautifully.
Join Our Mission
Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or become a foster caretaker, there are many ways to make a difference in an animal's life. Visit our Castaic Care Center or explore our website to view currently available pets and discover how you can bring joy into your home today.
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11/5 - Meet Blue-#a5807580 @lancasteranimalslaco @lacoanimals a 6yr old #englishspringerspaniel who was recently surrendered by his owners due to a bite in the home. It was described as him having a bad dream and they tried to wake him when he redacted and bit the wife (didn’t break skin) and bit the husband (did break skin). We haven’t had any issues with him here. He’s mingled in the yard with other dogs but definitely prefers the company of people. We’re really hoping he’s set up for success in a new home or with a rescue partner #spaniellove #englishspringerspanielsofinstagram #englishspringer
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11/4 - Meet some of our adoptable dogs @lancasteranimalslaco @lacoanimals like Cooper-#a5804725 Big Stan-#a5798992 Chai-#a5807890 Velma-#a5808238 Coco-#a5805225
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11/4 - Every one of these seniors was once someone’s baby. 🤍🐾 November is Adopt a Senior Shelter Pet Month, and our golden-aged friends at Agoura Animal Care Center are ready for their second chance at a soft bed, a warm lap, and a family to call their own. Senior pets come with so much love to give. 🥹 A huge thank you to @healthcareforhomelessanimals for funding senior wellness checks for every single animal in this video. And right now, it’s even easier to say yes: our Best Friendsgiving promo means adoption fees are only $10 for any dog or cat over 1 year old, all November long! 🦃🧡 Goldie as well as Spot & Chico (bonded) are in foster homes but looking for their forever families, please email or DM us for more info on these sweet seniors💙 Please check availability by entering the Animal ID on animalcare.lacounty.gov You can meet our animals in person at the Agoura Animal Care Center: 🏡Agoura Animal Care Center 📍29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA ⏰Open Monday - Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM 💌agoura@animalcare.lacounty.gov ☎️(818) 991-0071 #AdoptASeniorPet #SeniorPetAdoptionMonth #ShelterPetsOfInstagram #Bestfriendsgiving #AgouraAnimalCareCenter
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11/1 - 🎃🐾 Trick or treat, Agoura! Our pups went all out this Halloween, and the costumes did NOT disappoint. We spent Halloween at the Subaru Loves Pets event with the Lucy Pet Foundation in Thousand Oaks, where the community came together for a free vaccine clinic and adoptions. Thank you to @lucypetfdn and @thousandoakssubaru for everything you do for pets in our community! 💙🚐 And the best treat of all: Yote and Agatha got adopted! 🏡❤️ We’re so happy for them and their new families. Congratulations, you two! 🎉 The rest of our Halloween crew are still available for adoption: Bubba (ID: A5793551) Tosina (ID: A5771029) Lunar (ID: A5790613) Want to help the next pup find a home? Check our link in bio to meet our adoptable dogs! 🐶 Please check availability by entering the Animal ID on animalcare.lacounty.gov You can meet our animals in person at the Agoura Animal Care Center: 🏡Agoura Animal Care Center 📍29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA ⏰Open Monday - Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM 💌agoura@animalcare.lacounty.gov ☎️(818) 991-0071 #HalloweenDogs #DogsInCostumes #AdoptDontShop #SubaruLovesPets #LucyPetFoundation
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10/27 - UPDATE-Both Adopted 10/28/2026-How can anyone resist these little cuties @baldwinparkanimalslaco @lacoanimals we have two 5 month old pups-one male and one female that were found as strays- #a5807113 and #a5807114 #maltese #maltese_love_ #puppies
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10/26 - So many great dogs… can you watch all the way through? Can you find something nice to say to at least half of them? Baldwin Park Animal Care Center (BPACC) 📍4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 ☎️ (626) 962-3577 ✅ M–Sat – 11 am - 5 pm. 🛑 Closed Sun. 🌐 https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/ TO FIND OUT THEIR CURRENT STATUS… Look up them or other animals on the website, call or visit the shelter. Use their unique ID NUMBER. Baldwin Park Amazon wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/Baldwin-Park-ACC-Wish-List For more about Tom, resources, & tips… Go to: https://linktr.ee/TomKiesche DISCLAIMERS: + I speak/write in my individual capacity, not as a representative of any organization/municipality. + I am a volunteer with limited time and energy. I make no promises to update posts. I am not a registered, licensed, certified trainer or animal behaviorist. + How an animal acts/reacts in a shelter, with a particular handler, during an animal meet-up, or playgroup is not 100% indicative of how they will act in every situation. Animals are not machines. + Educate yourself, develop your animal IQ, and ask knowledgeable people how you can best set up your new pet for success. Learn how to speak the animal’s language. Allow animals to decompress. Understand the 3X3X3 rule. Make things boring. Take time to make introductions. + For official/exact info, contact staff/city officials. Always ask the staff or rescues for full disclosure when considering fostering or adopting.
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