Reclaiming Your Pet
If you see your missing pet on our Lost and Found page, please visit our shelter as soon as possible to reclaim your pet. Bring your government issued photo ID and paperwork identifying the animal as yours. All dogs are required to leave the shelter with a valid rabies vaccine and license. Please bring any records with you when you come in. It’s best if you come in person to identify your pet. We recommend arriving by 5 p.m. to allow plenty of time for processing. If you do not have the below documentation, still visit the shelter so that our staff can assist you. Proof of ownership may include: veterinarian or adoption paperwork, microchip paperwork, license history, detailed sales receipt or photos as a last resort. The reclaim fees are as follows:
- Impound Fee: $40 for domestic pets and livestock ($50 for second offense, $75 for third offense); $60 for equine and large animals.
- Unaltered Fine (F&A 30804.7): $150
- Daily Boarding: $20 per day for domestic pets; $25 per day for livestock; $60 per day for equine and large animals.
- Rabies Vaccination: $12 (only if unable to provide proof and we administer the vaccine).
- Microchip: $25 (optional, but highly encouraged).
License Fees (dogs only):
Oceanside
- 1 year / 3 year License Term
- $50 / $150 Unaltered
- $15 / $40 Altered
- $20 Late Fee
- $5 Transfer/Replacement
Vista
- 1 year / 3 year License Term
- $50 / $100 Unaltered
- $15 / $40 Altered
- $20 Late Fee
- $5 Transfer/Replacement
Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach
- 1 year / 2 year / 3 year License Term
- $36 / $66 / $90 Unaltered
- $18 / $33 / $45 Altered
- $20 Late Fee
- $10 Transfer/Replacement
