Spay & Neuter Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (below)

Frequently Asked Questions

Page 1: Questions #1-10

Do I have to come to the Shelter to license my dog?

What paperwork do I need to bring with me in order to get a license for my dog? Bring the dog?

How many dogs am I allowed to have on my property?

What can I do about my neighbor's cats coming onto my property?

How many cats am I allowed to have on my property?

How long is a rabies vaccination good for?

If I live in the City of Riverside or County and my livestock (cows, horses, bulls, etc.) get loose, where will they be taken?

Who do I call if I find a beehive at my house?

I'm moving and can't take my animals with me. Can I put them up for adoption?

I recently moved to the County of Riverside from another county. I had my dog licensed at our old residence, will that license be valid for Riverside County or do I need to get a new one?

Page 2: Questions #11-20

We have been noticing a lot of coyotes in the area lately. Who do we call?

How old does my dog have to be before I have to get him licensed?

Are you the people that pick up dead dogs?

Do cats have to be licensed?

How long does it take to respond to a call?

I forgot to renew my dog's license. Will I be charged a late fee?

Do you administer the rabies vaccine? How much does it cost?

I'd like to complain about my neighbor's dog barking incessantly, but I don't want them to know that it was me. What should I do?

Can I get a discount when I purchase my dog license?

What is the cost for having Animal Services pick up a stray animal?

Page 3: Questions #21-30

How much does it cost to quarantine my animal?

How long do you keep the animals before you euthanize them?

Why do we have to spay or neuter an animal before it can be adopted?

How old does an animal have to be in order to be spayed or neutered?

What vaccinations are required by law?

What vaccinations are recommended for my dog and cat?

What other types of animals do you pick up?

If my dog is licensed, can it run without a leash?

Will my dog be put to sleep at the end of quarantine?

I just received a citation for not renewing my dog's license. Do I have to go to court?

Page 4: Questions #31-40

I was just down at the Shelter and saw a really cute dog. I can't adopt it, but is there anything that I can do to help it?

How old should a dog be to be vaccinated against rabies?

My dog bit our neighbor. What does quarantine mean?

What is the cost for spaying or neutering an animal?

What can I do about my neighbor's dog?

How can I get a job as an Animal Control Officer?

How do I adopt a pet from the Shelter?

Do you still have Vaccination Clinics?

What is the difference between the Humane Society and the City/County Animal Shelter?

Can I bring my pet to the shelter to be put to sleep?