Pet Law and Services

If hoping to bring your furry pal with you into an LA condo, be sure to check the rules of all the condominiums you look at regarding pets. It is generally best to only look at those complexes that allow your type of pet, instead of possibly falling in love with one that does not. Never try to sneak your pet into a condo where it is prohibited. In addition, California law does not allow certain animals as pets, including gerbils, ferrets, skunks, and sugar gliders.

In the city of Los Angeles resident dogs (not cats) are required to be licensed; licenses are available form shelters, through veterinarians, or by mail from the Department of Animal Regulation (888-452-7381). Dogs that are four months or older cost an annual fee of ten dollars a year if spayed or neutered, and thirty dollars otherwise. You must also provide a rabies vaccination certificate. For details, see:

• Burbank Animal Control- 818-238-3340, 1150 North Victory Place, Burbank
• Department of Animal Services – 888-452-7381 - www.laanimalservices.com
• East Valley Animal Care and Control Center- 888-452-7381, 13131 Sherman Way, North Hollywood
• North Central Animal Care and Control Center- 888-452-7381, 3201 Lacy Street, Los Angeles
• Santa Monica Animal Shelter, 1640 9th Street, Santa Monica, 310-458-8594
• West LA Animal Care and Control Center, 11950 Missouri Avenue, Los Angeles, 888-452-7381

Off Leash Parks:

In Los Angeles, there is zero tolerance policy for off-leash dogs; unless that is, you take your canine to an off leash park. Some of these parks in LA are outfitted with drinking fountains for your dog, and free baggies for scooping up poop. Here are some suggestions:

• Laurel Canyon Park- Mullholland Drive (just after Laurel Canyon); open after 3p.m.
• Runyon Canyon Park- Fuller Avenue (the north end of Fuller, west of La Brea, north of Franklin Ave.)
• Silverlake Dog Park- Silverlake Blvd. at Easterly Terrace
• Westminster Park, 1234 Pacific Avenue on the east side of Westminster Park

Boarding:

Going on vacation and need a trustworthy place to watch your four-legged companion? Here is a list of possibilities to consider:

• 5 Star Doggy Inn- 310-670-5200, 519 S Hindry Ave,  Los Angeles, CA 90301 (Cage-free boarding facility)
•  Bark Avenue- 213-748-7485, 3016 S Hill St,  Los Angeles, CA 90007 (Day care, overnight lodging, a retail store and caring services for rescued cats and dogs)
• Camp Best Friends Inc.- 310-473-8585, 1819 Pontius Avenue,  Los Angeles, CA 90025
• Chateau Marmutt- 323-653-2062, 8128 West 3rd St,  Los Angeles, CA 90048
• The Dog House- 323-549-WOOF, 5959 W 3rd St,  Los Angeles, CA 90036
• Dogwood Day Care & Boarding- 310-559-3647, 8652 Venice Blvd,  Los Angeles, CA 90034 (12,000sf of outdoor and indoor play areas; grooming and training services available)
• Glen's Dog Inn- 310-673-4364, 718 Vesta St.,  Los Angeles, CA 90302
• The Kennel Club LAX- 310-338-9166, 5325 W 102nd St,  Los Angeles, CA 90045
• The Loved Dog- 310-914-3033, 2100 Pontius Ave.,  Los Angeles, CA 90025
  (Cage-free boarding, daycare and training)
• Puppy Pals Ranch Camp for Dogs-661-261-3399 (Outdoors off-leash play all day at Ranch; trips to local forest/lakes/creek; comfortable indoor night bedrooms; convenient home pick-up and drop-off 7 days/week.)
• WagVille- 323-222-4442, 2400 San Fernando Rd,  Los Angeles, CA 90065

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