The Monterey Police Department's animal control services provide for the health and safety of citizens and domestic animals. MPD enforces domestic animal-related laws to ensure the proper care and treatment of domestic animals and promote responsible pet ownership. Responsible pet owners need to know that along with the obligation to properly feed, shelter, and care for a pet, there are laws (ordinances) to protect the domestic animal, the pet owner, and the community.
Animal Control Assistance Provided by the Monterey Police Department Include:
Please call Police dispatch for any domestic animal issues, or wildlife (dangerous wildlife) emergencies, (831) 646-3914.
For non-emergency wildlife information (raccoons, opossums, skunks,etc.) please refer to the links listed under 'Additional Resources.'
If you've lost your dog, call Police Dispatch at 646-3914. If after hours or on weekends, call 646-3830.
Officer Needed, Dispatch, Non-Emergency (831) 646-3914
Records (831) 646-3830 Fax (831) 646-3899 Confidential Tip Hotline (831) 646-3840
Monterey Police Department 351 Madison Street Monterey, CA 93940 Open 24 hours a day
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