After-Hours Veterinarians
The following veterinarian clinics offer late night appointments and/or emergency/urgent care without the emergency room fee.
Emergency Resources
Emergency services for all animals. Also see: “Adoption and Rescue,” “End-of-Life,” “Shelters,” “Veterinary Services” and “Volunteering.” For pet assistance organizations, see “Pet Assistance.”
What is an Emergency?
Here are a few “need-to-go-to-the-emergency-room-now” signs: 1) Difficulty, abnormal or no breathing. 2) Loss of consciousness or collapse. 3) Shock: weak, rapid pulse; pale gums; cool limbs; low body temperature. 4) Bloat: drooling; swollen abdomen; extreme anxiety; pacing; attempt to vomit or defecate unsuccessfully. 5) Any burns or gaping wounds. 6) Seizures. 7) Profuse, repeated vomiting or diarrhea. 8) Depression, lethargy, weakness, running/bumping into things. 9) Near-drowning. 10) Electric shock. Whever possible, call ahead before transporting, so the emergency clinic can be prepared.
Animal Ambulance
Animal emergency services are provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with eight fully equipped units.
Animal Control
The following organizations provide emergency animal control services for the cities indicated.
Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA)
A 24-hour hotline for any animal poison-related emergency. A $65 consultation fee may be applied.
Deceased Animal Pickup/Removal
Orange County Animal Care Services, (714) 935-6848 and LA County Department of Animal Care and Control, (562) 940-6898.
Dog Fighting Hotline
A 24-hour tip line for Los Angeles residents to report any information about dog fighting rings, an upcoming dog fight or individuals involved in dog fighting.
If You Cannot Care For Your Pet
Most shelters will accept pets brought to the shelter by owners who can no longer care for their pet, provided the owner lives within the region served by the shelter.
Lostmydoggie.com
Notify neighbors instantly with their “amber alert” telephone system. Neighbors will receive a descriptive recorded message about your lost pet right to their home, substantially increasing the chances of finding them.
SoCal Animal Response Team (SCART)
SCART provides temporary animal sheltering in a disaster, and can support rescue efforts after a disaster.
