Animal Center History
The Animal Center was built in 1993. However, due to an unstable economy and reduction of revenue from the state to local government, the City postponed the opening of the Animal Center as a City run department and continued its contract for services with the County of San Bernardino. In 2005, a number of concerned citizens began discussions with the City Council to take direct management of animal services and institute a more progressive program. The City hired Nathan Winograd of No Kill solutions to provide consultation services and help transition the animal services program from a contract service to a city operated animal services program. In early 2006 staff were hired, and a training program was instituted. The Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center was officially opened on May 1, 2006, with Field Services following on July 1, 2006.