Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control 

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. DACC has adopted the philosophy of Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering at our seven animal care centers. We serve unincorporated Los Angeles County and 45 contract cities with a combined total population of over 3 million residents. We provide animal control and rescue services in our service areas 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

The many benefits of adopting from a County Animal Care Center include low‑cost spaying/neutering, a free veterinary checkup, the peace of mind knowing that your new pet has received its initial vaccinations against certain diseases, and the satisfaction of having saved the life of a shelter animal.

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes entered into a service contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Carson/Gardena Animal Center to provide complete animal care and control services for the city.

Services Include:

• Pet licensing
• Low-cost spaying and neutering
• Low-cost vaccinations
• 24-hour live operator assistance
• Dead/Injured animal pick-up
• Stray animal pick-up and patrol
• Investigation of cruelty complaints
• Investigation of dangerous/aggressive dogs
• Complaints of excessive barking 
• Complaints of excessive animal noise 
• Complaints of dogs off leash/defecation
• Illegal feeding of wild animals (I.e. peafowl, birds, squirrels, coyotes, raccoons, etc.)
• Humane Education

CARSON/GARDENIA ANIMAL CARE CENTER

216 W. Victoria Street, Gardena CA 90248

Phone: (310) 523-9566

Email: carson@animalcare.lacounty.gov

*Please note: Victoria Street is the same as 190th Street. The animal care center has a Gardena mailing address. The animal care center is located between Main Street and Broadway two blocks south of the 91 freeway.

Hours of Operation:

The Animal Care Center is open to the public (without appointments) during the following hours:

• Morning visits are available between 10 am - 12 noon daily EXCEPT on Wednesdays
• The shelter is closed to the public between 12 noon – 2 pm
• Afternoon visits are available between 2 pm – 5 pm daily EXCEPT on Wednesdays
• Appointments are required on Wednesdays between the hours of 2 pm – 7 pm