Providing service, safety,

knowledge and compassion

the the Animals and People of Newport Beach

Animal Control 949-644-3717

Newport Beach Animal Shelter
Dover Shores Pet Care Center
2075 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 722-7387 (PETS)
or
(949) 644-3656

Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday & Holidays - Closed

History

Newport Beach Animal Control is an integral part of the Police Department and has been since 1948. The Animal Control team is honored to provide the people of Newport Beach, and the many visitors that come to enjoy this beautiful city each year, unparalleled service anywhere in Orange County.

We are here to assist the community by providing these following services:

Newport Beach Animal Control

• Patrols the beaches, parks and neighborhoods to enforce local, state, and federal laws that help keep out city safe.
  
  
• Responds to Citizen complaints and inquiries
  
  
• Transports injured animals to care facilities
  
  
• Picks up stray and abandoned animals
  
  
• Returns stray animals to owners wherever possible
  
  
• Investigates and reports any animal bites
  
  
• Investigates and prepares cases for court
  
  
• Conducts permit inspections for private and commercial animal establishments
  
  
• Captures and relocated wild animals whenever possible
  
  
• Provides city sponsored and mutual aid to other agencies
  
  
• Provides assistance to police officers when an animal is involved.