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***CANCELLED***  ANNUAL VACCINATION, MICROCHIP & LICENSING CLINIC

Due to COVID-19, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has cancelled Whittier's annual vaccination, microchip and licensing clinic until further notice. 

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City of Whittier pet owners are advised to be in compliance with licensing requirements. The licensing fees for City residents are as follows:

  • Unaltered dog- $60
  • Altered dog- $30
  • Altered dog belonging to a senior citizen (60+)- $7.50
  • Unaltered cat- $10 (voluntary)
  • Altered cat- $5 (voluntary)
  • Penalty fee- Same as license fee
  • Field enforcement- $40

Residents not in compliance will be subject to license fees and delinquency charges. In order to avoid penalties, be sure to license your dog. You can secure a new dog license by printing the application online, or visiting your local County animal care center. If your license is not delinquent, you can also renew it through the Internet.

DACC offers low cost vaccination. Please visit LA County Animal Care & Control or stop by your local County animal care center for more information about these services.

Additional Links:

The City of Whittier contracts with Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control for animal related services and licensing.

The shelter serving the City of Whittier is located at:

11258 S. Garfield Avenue
Downey, CA
(562) 940-6898
Between Imperial and Gardendale
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The City of Whittier sponsors a low cost vaccination clinic every May at Joe Miller Field. LA County Animal Control has these clinics throughout the area every June and July. For a list of clinic dates visit the
LA County Animal Control Website.

Some of the most popular topics on the above link are:

  • Pet Adoption
  • Shelter Locations
  • Lost and Found
  • Pet Licensing Information
  • Laws and Policies

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Animal Control

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