Animal Control
The City Animal Control is administered
by the Bakersfield Police Department and contracts with Kern
County Animal Control for sheltering services. Our Adminstrative Office at the Bakersfield Police Department, 1601 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. You may contact us by phone at (661) 326-3647.
For calls after hours, weekends and holidays, please call (661) 327-7111.
General Information
- 2010 Rabies & Clinic Vacinnation Schedule
- Licensing Brochure
- Locate Kern County Shelters
- Meet the Animal Control Staff
- Municipal Code and Animals
- SPAY NEUTER OPTIONS FOR CATS IN KERN COUNTY
- SPAY NEUTER OPTIONS FOR DOGS IN KERN COUNTY
Adoption & Redemption Hours
Animal Control Shelter
201 S. Mt Vernon Avenue,
Bakersfield, CA 93307, (661) 868-7125
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Hours:
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00
p.m.
Purchasing A License
City of Bakersfield Treasury Department
City Hall North
1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 326-3719
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Send in a copy of your Rabies Vaccination Certificate you received from your veterinarian along with your check [see brochure for fees] to:
City of Bakersfield
Treasury Department
P. O. Box 2057
Bakersfield CA 93303
Kern County Animal Control Licensing
201 S. Mt Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone: (661) 868-7149
Monday through Friday Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.