Animal Services
Moreno Valley Animal Services offers a wide range of services, including dog licensing.. 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

Freedom Days Pet Adoption
Adopt a new family pet: $60 for a dog or puppy and $10 for a cat or kitten. Adoption fee 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. See the flyer for details.
When: July 5 - 8 and 12 - 15
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Moreno Valley Animal Shelter
For more information call 951.413.3790

July Whisker Wednesdays Cat Adoptions
Adopt a Cat or Kitten for $10 every Wednesday in July. Adoption fee 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. See the flyer for details.
When: Every Wednesday in July
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Moreno Valley Animal Shelter
For more information call 951.413.3790

Free Vaccination Clinic
300 FREE Canine Vaccinations & 100 FREE Feline Vaccinations for City residents pets. Event continues until all vaccines have been administered. The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter has another FREE service for Moreno Valley pet owners sponsored by the Petco Love Foundation. See the flyer for details
When: Appointments begin Tuesday, October 26, 2021
How: Call 951-413-3790 to schedule an appointment
Location: Moreno Valley Animal Shelter
For more information call 951.413.3790
Services
Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program
In just five years, two feral cats can produce 11,000 feral kittens, which leads to overpopulation. The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter's TNR program, which has been in operation since 2015, humanely captures feral cats and conducts spay and neuter operations to reduce smell and noise caused by male cats, reduce rodent populations in neighborhoods, and help control the cat population in Moreno Valley.
Since the program began, the Shelter has serviced over 2,100 of our feline friends! Moreno Valley provides these vital initiatives so our community and our cats continue to thrive.
To learn more about our TNR program, call 951.413.3790

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

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)