Monterey County Animal Services

02/10/2023

I am not crying.. well, yes I am. Our adopters and supporters are so utterly kind and sweet to us. In honor of my three babies who are waiting for me at the bridge; we have a phenomenal matching donation offer for the month of love. 💕
This means so much to me. She’Ra our founding pup, Nora Green Bean and Sir Duke have touched so many hearts. And they certainly have a piece of my with them, up there. I miss them so utterly much. 2019, 2021 and 2023 were the worst years. Losing those three - has really changed my soul. What I would do, and give, to have them back.

04/30/2021

If you live in Castroville, Prunedale, Moss Landing, Royal Oaks Bolsa Knolls, Chualar, outside of the city limits in Monterey County YOU QUALIFY!!

AFRP is hosting a spay/neuter clinic sponsored by Monterey County, for owned pet cats (not ferals) and dogs who live in unincorporated Monterey County areas (not inside Cities) Saturday May 1st.

All cats and dogs will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies and microchipped.

If you live within the city limits of any city (including Salinas), this clinic is not for you.

Please make your appointment online at
http://bit.ly/afrponlineappt

04/08/2021

Anyone have a 30 lb or under dog that needs to be fixed? This Saturday, only $25.! A few spots left!

Unincorporated Residents! We've added a limited number of spay/neuter spots for DOGS under 30 lbs for this Saturdays clinic. Reserve now before filled!
Go to our website at www.hitchcockroadanimals.org or register directly at http://bit.ly/afrponlineappt

Remember: if you live inside an incorporated city (like Salinas or Soledad or Seaside), you don't qualify for this clinic. Residents outside city limits like Prunedale, Chualar, Castroville, Bradley would qualify.
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¡Residentes no incorporados! Hemos agregado un número limitado de lugares de esterilización / castración para PERROS de menos de 30 libras para esta clínica de los sábados. ¡Reserve ahora antes de llenarlo!
Vaya a nuestro sitio web en www.hitchcockroadanimals.org o regístrese directamente en http://bit.ly/afrponlineappt
Recuerde: si vive dentro de una ciudad incorporada (como Salinas o Soledad o Seaside), no califica para esta clínica. Los residentes fuera de los límites de la ciudad como Prunedale, Chualar, Castroville, Bradley calificarían.

02/18/2021

😺FERAL CATS ONLY! (Not friendlies).
Free Spay/neuter for FERAL CATS in UNINCORPORATED Monterey County areas (outside city limits).
FIX THEM BEFORE SPRING!

2 Mondays in March: March 1st in Castroville and March 29th in South County. Call 925-967-1001 to book your spot before it's full!

11/03/2020

With our City/County partnership progressing and a full time Vet and RVT finally on board, we’re working to increase spay/neuter options in the community. Since unweaned kittens make up such a large percentage of animals we struggle to find positive outcomes for, we’re focusing initial efforts to fixin’ those ferals...

Check this out!
Every Wednesday until further notice (and minus holidays), we’re fixin’ feral cats for the public from the City of Salinas and unincorporated Monterey County.
Some details:
-First come, first serve.
- All cats must be in a humane feral cat trap and one cat per trap.
- All cats will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies and ear tipped.
- This is NOT for friendly, pet cats. Ferals only.
- 7:15am drop off and mid afternoon same day pick up.
- It’s free for now but we’ll gladly accept a donation to pay it forward!
- For questions, call 831-769-8798.
- Facial coverings and social distancing apply at all times.

10/31/2020

Please be aware...

The Monterey County Health Department has issued a warning after three wolf hybrids were seen...

09/26/2020

Want to stop that annoying feral cat behavior like spraying, fighting and howling in your neighborhood? Tired of litters of kittens but don't mind the cats being around?
GET THEM FIXED!
Call 925-967-1001 to reserve a spot and get that humane trap ready!
For more community cat resources, visit www.hitchcockroadanimals.org.

Check this out!
Monterey County is partnering with the SNIP bus to offer FREE feral cat spay/neuter clinics around unincorporated Monterey County. The first two in October will be held at the shelter at 160 Hitchcock Road, Salinas. Please call 925-967-1001 to reserve your spot.
All cats must be from unincorporated Monterey County areas and be in a humane cat trap. One cat per trap please. No exceptions. Sign up now before they're all full and get that trap ready!

09/04/2020

Be prepared! Be responsible! It’ll be HOT!

Ask yourself: do my animals and pets have shade, water and can be safely comfortable in this upcoming heat spell??? The answer should be YES. (If not, you have work to do).

Do NOT leave your pet in the car for any reason or for any amount of time during this heat. Not even if they give you those puppy dog eyes. Their life is not worth a trip to the store.
Leave. Them. Home.

UPGRADE!! The Excessive Heat Watch has been upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning with the inclusion of the Northern Salinas Valley. Little heat relief will be near the coast. A Heat Advisory has been issued for coastal areas.

Both the Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are valid from Saturday at 11 AM to Monday at 9PM PDT.

09/02/2020

Join Hitchcock Road!
Click the link for more information about our Senior Animal Care Technician position.

 Exam #:  20/70B04/08LPCFinal Filing Date: September 18, 2020The Health Department’s Animal Services Bureau protects, promotes, and enhances the health, safety, and quality of life for companion animals and people within Monterey County.  Animal Services provides an animal shelter, spay/neuter ...