The City of Lomita is pleased to announce the renewal of its five-year contract with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC). This partnership, which began in 2019, ensures that Lomita’s animal care needs are expertly managed by one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States.

  • The renewed contract allows Lomita residents to benefit from a wide range of animal services, including:
    Pet Adoptions: Facilitating the adoption of pets to loving homes.
  • Pet License Renewal: Easy renewal options for pet licenses.
  • Stray Sheltering Services: Safe sheltering for stray animals.
  • Animal Facility Licensing: Licensing for animal facilities to ensure standards.
  • Microchip Registration: Ensuring pets can be easily identified if lost.

Through the partnership with DACC, residents of Lomita enjoy several specific benefits:

  • Pet License Management: All pets in Lomita must be licensed. The new contract offers flexible licensing options for 1 or 3 years. For more details on pet licensing, visit the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control website.
  • Trained Animal Care Officers (ACOs): Professional officers provide expert care and support.
  • Lost Pet Assistance: Practical tips and resources to help find lost pets.
  • Adoption Support: Guidance and resources to adopt a pet.
  • Community Outreach: Regular events for vaccinations, microchipping and spaying/neutering.
  • Emergency Response: DACC is prepared to respond to most disasters, with Mutual Assistance Agreements in place with other agencies.
  • Full Care Center Services: Comprehensive care for any animals collected within the city limits.
  • 24/7 Service Availability: Round-the-clock service calls, dispatching field staff and performing field duties.
  • Alternatives to Care Center Admissions: Prioritizing keeping pets out of care centers through counseling, resources like free pet food and supplies, medical vouchers, temporary housing and more.
  • Free Pet Wellness Clinics: Veterinarian professionals provided complementary examinations, medications, vaccinations, microchipping services and flea control.

Lomita is proud to continue this partnership, ensuring animal care services for all its residents.

If you need help from DACC, you can call (310) 523-9566.

To learn more about Lomita’s partnership with DACC and the services, please visit https://lomitacity.com/animal-care-and-control/.