Animal Center

Creating PAWsitive Impact

Welcome to the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center! We are an innovative and compassionate animal welfare organization with the mission of Creating PAWsitive impact by enriching the lives of animals and people. We care for more than 5,000 animals annually (dogs, cats, small pets and wildlife) and offer many programs and services for our community. Our Center is part of the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s public safety team which includes Police, Fire, Animal Services and Community Improvement.

Other Services

Lost and Found Pets

Losing or finding a pet can be a stressful experience. Here are some tips to help reunite lost pets with their owners.

Spay & Neuter

The Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center has several opportunities to assist our residents with spaying and neutering their pets.

Microchip Your Pet

The Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center offers microchipping services during normal business hours. No appointment is necessary.

Surrendering Your Pet

We understand that life changes may result in having to rehome a family pet. We accept owner surrendered pets that belong to residents of Rancho Cucamonga. We also accept the surrender of pets that were previously adopted from our Animal Center. Both services are by appointment only.

Community Programs

Foster Program

Struggling with a long term commitment? Try fostering! We are always in need of foster homes for pets that are young, recovering from medical conditions, or need a little more behavior training prior to adoption.

Foster Page

Kitten Nursery

Established in 2015, the RC Kitten Nursery cares for more than 1,000 underage and orphaned kittens annually. The Kitten Nursery is generally open between the months of May and October and has volunteer opportunities. Consider joining the Kitten Nursery volunteer team!

Neonatal Kitten Nursery

Animal Care Foundation

In 2016, the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care Foundation was formed to raise funds and provide additional support to the Animal Center's life saving programs. Check out their great work, upcoming events and/or donate to the cause!

Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care Foundation

Community Cats

Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) and working cat programs are non-lethal solutions to managing and reducing populations of feral (not social) cat colonies.

Community Cat Program

Rescue Partners

Our rescue and adoption partners are a vital part of our animal placement program. We are always looking for new rescue partners to join our team. Please fill out the application and submit it to one of the rescue coordinators listed.

Rescue Partner Application

Animal Center Tours

Tours are a fun and educational experience. Your group will receive a behind the scenes look at the Animal Center, learn about our programs and how you can encourage a compassionate community.

Animal Center Tours

Donate

If you would like to donate a bed, a toy, a cat scratcher, or other needed items, please ensure the item is new and unused. We accept donations year round.

Monetary Donations

Donate to help our homeless pets.

Cat Scratchers

A cat scratcher can bring hours of comforting relaxation for our feline friends.

Kuranda Beds

A Kuranda Bed provides a comfortable space for our canine and feline friends to rest.

Kitten Nursery and Foster Program

Kitten Nursery and Foster Program Amazon Wish List

Dog Enrichment Program

Dog Enrichment Program Amazon Wish List

Ralphs

Select the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center as your preferred organization under Ralphs Club Community Contribution program!

Amazon Smile

Select the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care Foundation (EIN: 81-3862964) as your charitable organization.

Field Services

About Field Services

The goal of the Field Services Division is to promptly and professionally assist the citizens of Rancho Cucamonga with a wide variety of services relating to the care and control of animals. Field Services can be reached at (909) 466-7387 ext. 1.

Nuisance Noise Complaints

Nuisance Noise Complaints (Barking Dogs) can cause general annoyance or discomfort to neighbors. Learn the process for these types of complaints.

Wildlife

Living With Coyotes

The Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center will assist residents with tips on humanely co-existing with coyotes. We will also respond to coyotes that are sick, injured, or are determined to be a public safety risk. The RC Animal Center is prohibited from trapping and relocating coyotes. Contact Field Services at (909)466-7387 ext. 1 for more information or assistance.

Keep Me Wild - Coyotes

Coyotes are smart adaptable canines that have learned to live comfortably along side people in residential neighborhoods. Coyotes play an important role in the ecosystem, helping to keep rodent populations under control. Relocating a problem coyote is not an option. You can help prevent human-coyote conflicts.

Coyote Hazing

Hazing is a method that uses deterrents to move an animal out of an area or discourages an undesirable behavior or activity. Hazing can help maintain coyotes’ fear of humans and deter them from neighborhood spaces such as backyards and playgrounds.

Keep Me Wild - Bears

The northern part of our City is home to the California Black Bear. Learn more on how you can bear proof your yard and co-exist with our wild neighbors.

Keep Me Wild - Mountain Lions

More than half of California is mountain lion habitat. Mountain lions generally exist wherever deer are found. They are solitary and elusive, and their nature is to avoid humans. Learn more on how to humanely co-exist with Mountain Lions.

Orphaned and Injured Wildlife

Rancho Cucamonga is home to a diverse population of wildlife. Please contact our Animal Center for assistance with orphaned or injured wildlife. You may also contact our partner, Sunshine Haven Wildlife Rescue, at (951)588-8811 or use the CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife's list to find a licensed rehabilitation center near you.

About Us

Who We Are

About Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center

Services

Adopt a Pet

Pet Licensing

Volunteers

Other Services

Lost and Found Pets

Spay & Neuter

Microchip Your Pet

Surrendering Your Pet