Animal Control
The Imperial Police Department offers Animal Control services as part of our commitment to community safety and well-being. Our program is intended to be proactive in addressing the public health concerns with stray and nuisance animals and provides dog and cat trap rentals to assist residents with the safe capture of these animals. We also offer the recovery of deceased animals from private property for a fee. Alternatively, residents may bring deceased animals to the police department for proper disposal. These services help maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all members of our community.
In accordance with city code, residents are permitted to own and possess up to three domesticated animals. We encourage all pet owners to be mindful of this limit to help ensure responsible ownership and neighborhood harmony.
For Animal Control Services, please contact dispatch at 760-355-1158
Animal Control Fees and Fines.
| Failure to Obtain License by Commercial Animal Establishment | $150 |
| Unspayed Female / Non-Neutered Male (additional) | $10 |
| Spayed Female / Neutered Male | $25 |
| License Transfer | $4 |
| Failure to Vaccinate | $50 |
| Failure to Quarantine | $150 |
| Animal Care and Boarding (Per Offense / Not to exceed $100 Per Animal) | $25 |
| Quarantine Cost Per Day (Max 14 Days) | $25 |
| *DOG AT LARGE* Claim | |
| 1st Offense + Boarding | $35 |
| 2nd Offense + Boarding | $70 |
| 3rd Offense + Boarding | $140 |
| Interference with Animal Control Officer | $50 |
| Cruelty to Animals | $70 |
| Disturbing the Peace (Barking Nuisance) | $35 |
| Public Nuisance | $50 |
| CAT TRAP RENTAL (5 DAYS) | $40 |
| DECEASED ANIMAL / REMOVED FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY | $50 |
