Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster

Our Mission

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is dedicated to advancing the well-being of animals and people throughout our community. We achieve this by protecting both people and animals through compassionate care, effective enforcement, and a deep commitment to the human-animal bond.

Serving Our Community

As one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States, we proudly serve unincorporated Los Angeles County and 43 contract cities. Our dedicated team operates seven animal care centers, patrolling over 3,400 square miles to ensure that every animal has a safe place to go for shelter and care.

A Commitment to Socially Conscious Care

We have adopted the Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering philosophy to provide the best outcomes for the animals in our care. By balancing animal comfort with public safety, our professional staff and veterinary teams ensure each pet’s medical and behavioral needs are thoughtfully addressed. We prioritize transparency and ethical decision-making in everything we do, ensuring that our policies reflect the public trust.

Finding Your Perfect Companion

Adopting from our centers is a joyful experience that transforms lives, and we work closely with you to ensure a successful match. Our Ready to Go Home animals are already vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped, so they are prepared to become a cherished member of your family the very same day. We believe that thoughtful placements, combined with our post-adoption support, create long-lasting, thriving relationships between pets and their new owners.

Start Your Journey Today

There are so many wonderful animals waiting to meet you and fill your home with joy. We invite you to explore our available pets online, visit your nearest animal care center during our open hours, or learn about our many volunteer and foster opportunities. Come see us today and help us write the next happy chapter for a deserving animal in our care.

Trust Assessment

SilverRated Nov 9, 2026

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Coverage We Reviewed

GreaterGood

8/25 - Senior Dog Struggles Just to Stand but Still Has to Spend His Days in a Shelter | GreaterGood

Heartfelt plea for a senior shelter dog named Money seeks a quiet home, comfort, and dignity in Lancaster.

Recent Videos

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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Visit Us At

5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536

animalinfo@animalcare.lacounty.gov

(661) 940-4191

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Pit Bull Terrier

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Pit Bull Terrier

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German Shepherd Dog

ANNALEE, German Shepherd Dog, adult, available for adoption

German Shepherd Dog

ARES, German Shepherd Dog, young, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier

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German Shepherd Dog

ASPEN, German Shepherd Dog, young, available for adoption

German Shepherd Dog

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Pit Bull Terrier

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Belgian Shepherd Malinois

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Pit Bull Terrier

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BISCUIT, Chihuahua, young, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier

BLUEY, Pit Bull Terrier, young, available for adoption

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German Shepherd Dog

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Pit Bull Terrier / Belgian Shepherd Malinois

BRYAN, Pit Bull Terrier / Belgian Shepherd Malinois, puppy, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier

BUBBA, Pit Bull Terrier, adult, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier / Belgian Shepherd Malinois

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CHARLOTTE, Husky, adult, available for adoption

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Pit Bull Terrier

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CHOCOLATE (ROCKY)

Pit Bull Terrier

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Cane Corso Mastiff

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