Animal Control
As part of law enforcement it is our duty and privilege to serve the people and animals of Siskiyou County. Animal Control’s purpose is to ensure the health and safety of the county residents and animal populations by requiring dogs to obtain a vaccination for rabies. Rabies is always a threat, especially in a rural county where a higher degree of domestic animals come into contact with wild or feral animals.
The mission of the Siskiyou County Animal Control Department is to provide effective Animal Control Services through the following:
- Promote responsible animal ownership by providing education and outreach to the citizens of Siskiyou County about proper animal care and control.
- Educate the citizens of Siskiyou County regarding state laws and county ordinances in order to foster a safer community for people and animals.
- Spay or neuter unwanted or displaced animals and adopt them into loving permanent homes.
- Investigate complaints of cruelty and inhumane treatment of animals. We take complaints very seriously and investigate all reports of such treatment.
Contact Information
James E. "Jim" Smith, Ag Commissioner/Sealer
Terry Layton, Chief Animal Control Officer
Kelly Erickson, Animal Control Officer
Nicholas Smith, Animal Control Officer
Hours of Operation 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Shelter Visits/Drop-offs/Reclaims/ Adoptions by Appointment
550 South Foothill Drive
Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: 530-841-4028
Fax: 530-842-6690