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1221 Fulton Mall, Fresno, CA 93721 
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Phone: (559) 445-3357 Fax: (559) 445-3379
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
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 The Rabies and Animal Control Program of the Environmental Health Division is located on the third floor of the Public Health Department in the Mercer Building on the Fulton Mall in downtown Fresno.
The Environmental Health Staff is responsible for dog licensing and responds and investigates multiple litter, animal bite reports, and animal waste complaints.
New Rules for Dog Owners in Fresno County The flyer is available in English and Spanish and summarizes the new requirements for dog licensing. |
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- Forms and Applications [Expand/Collapse]
- 1. Dog License Application - For NEW dog owners to complete. Fees can be paid with copies of applicable documents can be mailed to or paid in person to:
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- Environmental Health Division, PO Box 11867, Fresno, CA 93775
- HSF, Health Accounts Receivable, 2600 Ventura Street, First Floor, Fresno, CA
- CCSPCA, 103 S Hughes, Fresno, CA
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- 2. Dog Ownership Change form - For FORMER dog owners to complete.
- 3. Assistance Dog Affidavit - For owners and trainers of guide/signal/service dogs
- 4. Rabies Control Report form
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- Dog License Information
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- 1. The Dog License Decision Tree has been created to help determine what is required for dogs.
- 2. Dog License and Rabies Shot (Vaccination)
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- Every dog over 4 months old must have a license.
- Every dog over 4 months old must have a rabies shot.
- A rabies shot is required before you can apply for the dog license.
- For a list of low cost rabies vaccination clinics in Fresno County, click here. Dog licenses will be available at some of these rabies clinics.
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- 3. How to get a License for your Dog:
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- Your dog must first get a rabies shot. This shot protects against rabies disease.
- Rabies shots can only be given by a veterinarian or at a pet hospital / clinic.
- Keep a copy of the shot certificate that is given to you.
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- 4. Dog license application forms can be found at many locations.
- Call 559-445-3271 for a list of locations
- $4 each year if your dog has a spay or neuter certificate from your veterinarian.
- $39 each year for dogs NOT spayed or neutered.
- 50 cents for replacement dog tags.
- Avoid a $10 late fee - get your dog's license on time each year.
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- Dog Breeding and Ownership Changes
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- 1. Dog Breeding and Puppies
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- A female dog is allowed to have only one litter of puppies per year.
- Puppies must be at least 2 months old before they can be sold or given away.
- Dog license number must appear in all "for sale" or "give-away" ads.
- If puppies are between 2-4 months old and do not yet have a license, the mother's license number can be used in the advertisement.
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- 2. When Owners exchange a dog
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- The Department of Community Health - Environmental Health Division must be notified every time a dog is sold or purchased, given away or adopted. Call 559-445-3271 or use the forms and applications above.
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- Other Provisions of the New Law
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No dogs or cats given away as prizes.
- No dogs or cats given away as an inducement to enter any establishment.
- No dogs or cats given away in any public place not owned by him or at any swap meet.
- No transferring any dogs or cats to minors without a parent or legal guardian's written permission
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- Fresno County Leash Law
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- All dogs must be on a leash in Fresno County - or under the immediate control of a responsible person - if they are off the owner's property. To report a loose dog, call the:
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- CCSPCA
- 103 S Hughes
- Fresno, CA 93706
- 559-233-SPCA (or 559-233-7722)
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- Spay/Neuter Clinics
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- See CCSPCA site for spay/neuter applications. Click here for clinics in the Fresno County area.
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- Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics
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- Public Health Lab and Rabies Testing
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- The Fresno County Public Health Laboratory assists in animal bite investigations by testing submitted animals for rabies.
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- Medical Treatment to Prevent Rabies Following Animal Bites
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- Following an animal bite, the victim should seek care from their medical provider immediately.
You and your health care provider must report the animal bite to the Department of Community Health, Environmental Health Division, Animal Rabies Control Program by calling 559-445-3357 or by mailing or faxing a completed Rabies Control Report form. - The health care provider will determine whether or not treatment to prevent rabies is needed.
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The Department of Community Health will also provide additional information to help the health care provider make an informed decision regarding treatment to prevent rabies. Please call 559-445-3416 or (559) 445-3413.
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- Other Rabies Information
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California Department of Health Services