Dog bites and animal attacks
Animal control and dog bite reports in each Riverside County city
In Riverside County, the agency that takes a dog bite report depends on the city: the County Department of Animal Services under contract in many cities, Animal Friends of the Valleys in six southwest cities, or a city's own animal control. The table lists each city's provider and verified contact details.
Who takes the report depends on where the bite happened
Animal control in Riverside County is split among several providers. Many cities contract with the Riverside County Department of Animal Services for field and shelter services; the County Board of Supervisors approved new three-year agreements with most of them in late 2025. Six cities in southwest Riverside County contract with Animal Friends of the Valleys, a nonprofit shelter in Wildomar. Several cities, including Corona, Moreno Valley, Beaumont, Banning, Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs, run their own animal control, often through the police department. Unincorporated areas are served by the County.
County contract services typically include bite investigations and quarantines. For example, a City of Indio staff report lists the County's services as including investigating reported bites and quarantining animals suspected to be rabid. [source]
All 28 cities and unincorporated areas
Each detail links to the official page it came from. A dash means we could not confirm that detail on an official page we could check (several city websites block automated checks); call the city or the County directly. If someone is in danger or a dog is attacking, call 9-1-1.
| City | Who handles animal control and bite reports | Phone and how to report | County agreement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banning | City of Banning Animal Control, part of the Banning Police Department. [source] | General animal control concerns: 951-922-3170. [source] Dog attacks and other urgent concerns: call 9-1-1 so an animal control officer can be dispatched. [source] | — |
| Beaumont | City of Beaumont Animal Control Services, a division of the Beaumont Police Department. [source] | Animal Control Services: 951-769-8500. [source] | — |
| Blythe | City of Blythe Police Department Animal Control, 240 N. Spring St., Blythe, CA 92225. [source] | (760) 922-6111. [source] | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal shelter services only to Blythe under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Calimesa | Riverside County Department of Animal Services (see County agreement) | County shelters table below | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to Calimesa under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Canyon Lake | Animal Friends of the Valleys, under contract with the City of Canyon Lake. [source] | Animal Friends of the Valleys: (951) 674-0618. [source] After-hours emergencies: (951) 506-5069. Animals endangering people after hours, Sundays and holidays: 9-1-1. [source] | — |
| Cathedral City | Riverside County Department of Animal Services (see County agreement) | County shelters table below | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to Cathedral City under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Coachella | Riverside County Department of Animal Services (see County agreement) | County shelters table below | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to Coachella under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Corona | Corona Animal Services & Enforcement, 1330 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA 92879. [source] | Field service calls: (951) 736-2330, option 2. Adoptions and general questions: (951) 279-3618. [source] | — |
| Desert Hot Springs | City of Desert Hot Springs Animal Care and Control (run by the City since 2017), 65810 Hacienda Ave., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. [source] | (760) 329-6411 ext. 450. [source] Outside operating hours: Non-Emergency Police Dispatch, (760) 329-2904, option 2. If an animal is threatening your safety at any time, call 911. [source] | — |
| Eastvale | Riverside County Department of Animal Services (see County agreement) | County shelters table below | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to Eastvale under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Hemet | Riverside County Department of Animal Services, 581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto, CA 92582, serves Hemet residents. [source] | 951-358-7387 (office hours 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday). [source] | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to Hemet under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Indian Wells | Riverside County Department of Animal Services (see County agreement) | County shelters table below | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to Indian Wells under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Indio | Riverside County Department of Animal Services (see County agreement) | County shelters table below | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to Indio under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Jurupa Valley | The County of Riverside provides animal field services for Jurupa Valley residents. [source] | County shelters table below | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to Jurupa Valley under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| La Quinta | Riverside County Department of Animal Services (see County agreement) | County shelters table below | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to La Quinta under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Lake Elsinore | Animal Friends of the Valleys, under contract with the City of Lake Elsinore. [source] | — | — |
| Menifee | Animal Friends of the Valleys provides animal control services for the City of Menifee. [source] | 951-674-0618 for all animal-related issues. [source] After hours: (800) 375-8218. [source] | — |
| Moreno Valley | City of Moreno Valley Animal Services Division, whose primary function includes investigating animal bites. [source] | 951.413.3790. [source] After hours, to report a sick, injured or aggressive animal: Riverside County Sheriff's Dept., 951.247.8700, option 5; dispatch contacts the on-call Animal Control Officer. [source] | — |
| Murrieta | Animal Friends of the Valleys, under an agreement with the City of Murrieta. [source] | (951) 674-0618. [source] After-hours emergency: (800) 375-8218. [source] | — |
| Norco | Norco Animal Control, 98 Sixth Street, Norco, CA 92860. [source] | (951) 737-8972. [source] | — |
| Palm Desert | Riverside County Department of Animal Services (see County agreement) | County shelters table below | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to Palm Desert under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Palm Springs | The Palm Springs Police Department provides animal control for incidents in the City of Palm Springs. [source] | Routine service or questions: (760) 323-8151. In-progress or emergency incidents: (760) 327-1441 or 9-1-1. [source] If bitten: call Animal Control, (760) 323-8151, or the Palm Springs Police Department, (760) 323-8116, as soon as possible. [source] | — |
| Perris | — | — | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal shelter services only to Perris under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Rancho Mirage | City of Rancho Mirage Code Compliance/Animal Services; the Coachella Valley Animal Campus (Riverside County Department of Animal Services) handles after-hours and weekend calls under contract. [source] | Code Compliance: (760) 770-3220, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. [source] After hours and weekends: Coachella Valley Animal Campus, (760) 343-3644. [source] | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal shelter services only to Rancho Mirage under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Riverside | Contracted Animal Control Officers respond to calls within Riverside city limits, including bite incidents and investigations. [source] | Call 311 to report. [source] Calls handled include aggressive animals posing a threat to people or pets, and bite incidents and investigations. [source] | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to Riverside under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| San Jacinto | Riverside County Department of Animal Services, in partnership with the City of San Jacinto; 581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto, CA 92582. [source] | (951) 358-PETS (7387). [source] | Riverside County Department of Animal Services provides animal field and shelter services to San Jacinto under an agreement the Board of Supervisors approved through June 30, 2028. [source] |
| Temecula | Animal Friends of the Valleys provides animal control services for the City of Temecula. [source] | 951-674-0618. [source] After-hours emergencies: 1-800-375-8218 (emergency animal services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). [source] | — |
| Wildomar | Animal Friends of the Valleys provides animal care and support services for Wildomar residents. [source] | Shelter: 951-674-0618. After hours: 951-506-5069. [source] | — |
| Unincorporated areas | Riverside County Department of Animal Services serves Cherry Valley and other unincorporated areas of Riverside County. [source] | County shelters table below | — |
County shelters and Animal Friends of the Valleys
| Facility or provider | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Western Riverside City/County Animal Shelter | 6851 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92503. [source] | (951) 358-7387; toll free (866) 636-7387. [source] |
| Riverside County Department of Animal Services, San Jacinto | 581 S. Grand Ave., San Jacinto, CA 92582. [source] | (951) 358-PETS (7387). [source] |
| Coachella Valley Animal Campus (Riverside County Department of Animal Services) | 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, CA 92276. [source] | (760) 343-3644; (866) 493-PETS. [source] |
| Animal Friends of the Valleys | 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595. [source] | — |
In the cities Animal Friends of the Valleys serves, anyone who is bitten, and the owner of the animal, must promptly report the bite to AFV so the animal can be isolated and observed for at least 10 days. [source]
What to have ready when you call
- Where and when the bite happened, and the address where the dog lives if you know it.
- The owner's name and contact details, and the dog's description.
- Where you were treated, if you have already seen a doctor.
- Photos of the wound and the dog, if you have them.
Ask for the report or case number and write it down. It is the easiest way to request the record later. The next page explains what the agency does with the dog after a report.
Every fact on this page links to the official source it came from. We checked each one in September 2026. Agencies change fees and procedures, so confirm with the agency before you go. How we research.
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