Animal Control

Animal Control Services

Loyalton:

Due to budget restrictions in the city of Loyalton, the Sheriff's Office is unable to respond to non-emergency animal calls. These types of calls include: non-aggressive animals at large; lost animals; barking dog complaints; etc.

Domesticated Animals:
Dogs, Cats, etc. Report aggressive animals throughout the County to the Sheriff's Office immediately. 

Animal Bites:

All canine bites are reported to the Sheriff's Office and are followed up by the Public Health Department. Other species should be reported to Fish and Wildlife and Sierra County Public Health Office.

Feral Cats:

The Sheriff's Office is unable to respond to any reports regarding feral cats due to budget cuts.

Livestock:

Cattle, sheep, etc. Livestock that are a hazard, such as in a roadway, should be reported to the California Highway Patrol at: 530-257-2191.

Wild Animal Incident Reporting:

1. Sierra County Sheriff's Office non-emergency number (530) 289-3700
2. Wildlife Conflict Hotline (916) 358-2917 or the Department of Fish and Wildlife on-line portal

Animal Surrender Procedure:

To surrender your animal with the Sheriff's Office, follow these steps:

• Call the Town of Truckee Animal Shelter at (530)582-7830 to schedule an appointment for the drop off of your surrender.  
• Pay the $292.00 fee (per animal) to the shelter.