Animal Services
Moreno Valley Animal Services offers a wide range of services, including dog licensing, low-cost spay/neuter programs and vaccination services. Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the animal shelter for a nominal fee.
Animal Shelter
Location
The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14041 Elsworth Street, between Cactus and Alessandro.
Hours
- Tues - Fri: 9:30 am – 6 pm
- Sat: 10 am – 4 pm
- Monday, Sunday & City Holidays: Closed
Contact Info
951.413.3790
951.413.3769
animal shelter@moval.org
After Hours Assistance
To report a sick, injured or aggressive animal, please call the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. at 951.776.1099, and press Option 5 to contact a live person at the Dispatch Center.
The Dispatch Center will contact the on-call Animal Control Officer. Be sure to disable call blocking on your phone before calling.
Special News & Events
New Year's Pet Adoption
When: January 8- 9, 2020 and January 22 - 23, 2020
Time: 10 am–5:30 pm
Location: Moreno Valley Animal Shelter
$60 dogs/puppies and $15 cats/kittens. Cost includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccines and HomeAgain microchip. Pets adopted that have not been altered will stay for surgery and will be available to go home on the afternoon of the day surgery is scheduled.
Sweet Paws Adoption Event
When: February 11, 12 & 13, 2020
Time: 10am–5:30 pm
Location: Moreno Valley Animal Shelter
$60 dogs/puppies and $15 cats/kittens. Cost includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccines and HomeAgain microchip. Pets adopted that have not been altered will stay for surgery and will be available to go home on the afternoon of the day surgery is scheduled.
Hound Town Get Down — A Doggy and Owner Event
When: February 8, 2020
Time: 9am–12 pm
Location: Hound Town Dog Park; 11150 Redlands Blvd.
It's going to be a PAW-SOME Valentine to treat you Pooched to Smooched!!! Celebrate Valentine's Day with your favorite furry friend!! Photo Booth/Rescues/Vendors.
Protect Our Burros
Although they are rugged, strong and can withstand any of Southern California’s weather conditions, the burros face danger every day due to humans. So it’s up to us to protect them. Learn how you can help — and what to do if you see an injured burro.
Protect Our Burros
Services
Resources
Helpful Links
- Before You Adopt Your Pet
- Pet Facts Information Series
- Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet: English | Spanish
General Information
Shelter Services
- Microchip ($16 total fee)
- Cat Trap Rental (limited availability)— $52 deposit; $12/week