Corona Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours, Fees, Lost Pets, Field Calls & Map 2026
Use this Corona Animal Shelter guide when you need the official address, public hours, adoption phone number, animal control field-service number, licensing number, adoption fees, lost-and-found pet steps, microchip help, volunteer information, a map, or a video-style shelter tour before visiting.
Adoptions & general questions (951) 279-3618
Hours Monday–Saturday 10 AM–5 PM; Sundays & holidays closed
Quick Answer: What is Corona Animal Shelter?
Corona Animal Shelter is the City of Corona animal shelter at 1330 Magnolia Avenue in Corona, California. It is part of Corona Animal Services & Enforcement and helps with adoptable pets, found animals, licensing, microchipping, noisy animal complaints, volunteer opportunities, donations, and animal-related field service calls.
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Verified Corona Animal Shelter facts
Video Guide: Tour-style help before visiting Corona Animal Shelter
I found a shelter-tour style YouTube video for Corona Animal Shelter that matches the pre-visit intent: users want to understand the shelter environment before adopting, volunteering, donating, or checking found animals. Because official city pages remain the source for current rules, use this video for visual context only and the official City of Corona pages for fees, hours, and adoption availability.
Corona Animal Shelter adoption process: what to do step by step
The City of Corona encourages adoption of shelter animals by responsible families and states that it adopts companion animals to loving homes for a lifetime commitment. Adoption is not just choosing a pet online; you should check availability, visit during public hours, ask the right questions, and understand the fee and drawing rules before you go.
Use the official City of Corona adoptable animal links or 24Petconnect listings for adoptable dogs, cats, other animals, urgent animals, and found animals.
Highly adoptable pets can change status quickly. Call adoptions/general questions at (951) 279-3618 before driving for one specific pet.
The shelter is listed as open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Sundays and holidays are closed.
If more than one party is interested in the same pet on the day of availability, the official page says a drawing is held to select the adopter, with tickets distributed at 10 AM and the drawing immediately after.
The official fee page lists spay/neuter fees by size and sex. Corona residents may also need a dog license fee at adoption.
Bring photo ID, payment method, a carrier for cats, a leash/vehicle plan for dogs, landlord permission if renting, and questions about medical and behavior notes.
Corona Animal Shelter adoption fees
Corona’s official adoption page lists adoption fees for dogs and cats by shelter time, plus spay/neuter fees by animal type, sex, and size. Always confirm the total before adoption day, especially if a special promotion, altered animal, license fee, or medical status applies.
| Fee type | Official amount shown | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Dog/cat adoption fee, 29 days or less | $75 | Ask whether the pet qualifies for this fee or a current promotion. |
| Dog/cat adoption fee, 30 days or more | $45 | Ask if the pet’s time in shelter qualifies for the lower fee. |
| Female dog spay fee, 0–25 lbs | $40 | Confirm whether the animal was already altered before arrival. |
| Female dog spay fee, 26–49 lbs | $60 | Ask how spay timing affects release date. |
| Female dog spay fee, 50–100 lbs | $75 | Confirm size category with staff. |
| Female dog spay fee, 101 lbs and over | $90 | Ask about scheduling and recovery instructions. |
| Male dog neuter fee, 0–25 lbs | $40 | Confirm whether fee applies to this pet. |
| Male dog neuter fee, 26–49 lbs | $50 | Ask if the animal can go home same day or later. |
| Male dog neuter fee, 50–100 lbs | $65 | Confirm weight bracket. |
| Male dog neuter fee, 101 lbs and over | $80 | Ask about surgery timing. |
| Female cat spay fee | $45 | Ask whether the cat is already altered. |
| Male cat neuter fee | $35 | Ask about recovery and pickup instructions. |
| Corona resident dog license fee | $15 | The official page says this is required at adoption for Corona residents. |
Before you visit for adoption: quick checklist
Lost dog or cat in Corona: 24-hour action plan
If your pet is missing in Corona, act quickly. Use the official found animal listings, Petco Love Lost, microchip registries, and direct shelter contact together. Do not wait for one social post or one database to solve the problem.
Use (951) 279-3618 for shelter questions or (951) 736-2309 if you are using the shelter phone listed on the facility page. Give species, breed, color, sex, collar, chip, and last-known location.
Use the City of Corona “View Found Animals” link so you are checking animals currently connected to the shelter’s listing system.
The City of Corona links to Petco Love Lost for lost-pet help. Upload clear photos and compare possible matches.
Use the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup and contact the chip registry so your phone and email are correct.
Check yards, garages, porches, alleys, parks, sheds, and areas near the last sighting. Cats may hide close to home.
Bring photos, vet records, microchip registration, license documents, adoption paperwork, or other ownership proof.
Found a pet in Corona: what to do before keeping or posting
Finding a pet does not mean it is abandoned. A lost indoor cat or escaped dog can look dirty, frightened, or thin after a short time outside. Your first goal should be to help reunite the animal safely with its owner.
Found-pet call script: “Hi, I found a dog/cat near [street/intersection] in Corona. The animal is [color/size/breed], has [collar/tag/no tag], and I can send photos. What is the correct next step?”
Corona animal control, field service calls and non-emergency concerns
City of Corona Animal Services & Enforcement lists a separate number for field service calls. Use the field-service route for non-emergency animal service issues, and call 911 only for immediate danger, active attacks, serious injuries, or in-progress cruelty.
Pet services: licensing, microchipping, vaccine clinic and spay/neuter voucher
Corona Animal Services & Enforcement provides more than adoption. The official city page links to animal licensing, microchipping, monthly vaccine clinic information, and a spay/neuter voucher program.
Owner surrender, rehoming and nearby shelter confusion
Users sometimes search “Corona animal shelter surrender” when they need to give up a pet. Before taking any animal to the shelter, call first and ask whether the shelter accepts owner surrenders, what residency rules apply, what appointment process is required, and whether the animal should be routed to another shelter or rescue.
Volunteer, donate or support Corona Animal Shelter
The official City of Corona Animal Services page links to donation and volunteer opportunities. Use official links so your application, donation, or support request reaches the correct program.
Call scripts for common Corona Animal Shelter needs
Use a clear script so staff can route you faster.
Adoption script: “Hi, I’m interested in adopting [pet name/animal ID/type] from Corona Animal Shelter. Can you confirm availability, total fees, and whether a drawing applies?”
Lost pet script: “Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing near [street/intersection] in Corona. The pet is [description] and may have [collar/microchip/license]. Can I check whether a matching animal has been brought in?”
Found pet script: “Hi, I found a [dog/cat] near [location]. The animal has [tag/no tag] and I can send photos. What is the correct next step?”
Field service script: “Hi, I need to report a non-emergency animal concern at [location]. The situation is [brief description]. There is/is not immediate danger.”
Corona Animal Shelter map and visit planning
Corona Animal Shelter is listed at 1330 Magnolia Avenue, Corona CA 92879. Before leaving, confirm hours and call first if you need a specific service such as adoption details, field service routing, licensing, lost/found help, microchipping, or volunteer information.
Official Corona Animal Shelter links
Common mistakes that slow people down
Corona Animal Shelter FAQs
For adoptions and general questions, the City of Corona lists (951) 279-3618. The shelter facility page also lists (951) 736-2309.
Corona Animal Shelter is located at 1330 Magnolia Avenue, Corona CA 92879.
The shelter lists hours as Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Sundays and holidays are closed.
The official page lists dog/cat adoption fees as $75 for animals at the shelter 29 days or less and $45 for animals at the shelter 30 days or more, plus applicable spay/neuter and license fees.
Yes. The official adoption page says if more than one party is interested in the same pet on the day of availability, a drawing is held to select the adopter, with tickets distributed at 10 AM.
For field service calls, the City of Corona lists (951) 736-2330, option 2.
No. The City of Corona page says the Corona Animal Shelter does not service Coronita, El Cerrito, Temescal Canyon, Home Gardens, Eastvale, Norco, or Riverside.
No. The City of Corona page states that Corona Animal Services & Enforcement does not pick up wildlife or bee hives.
Use the official “View Found Animals” link from the City of Corona animal services page, which connects to 24Petconnect found animal listings.
The City of Corona animal services page links to microchipping information. Call or check the official microchipping page before visiting for current availability.
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent directory guide. The official Corona Animal Shelter and Animal Services information is on the City of Corona website.
Animal Shelter Action Planner: Lost Pet, Found Pet, Adoption, Reclaim & Surrender Helper
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Lost pet recovery checklist
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Found pet safety decision helper
Use this when you find a stray or loose pet and need a safe next step.
Adoption readiness checker
This helps adopters prepare before visiting a shelter or rescue. It is not a guarantee of approval.
Pet reclaim document checklist
If your pet may be at a shelter, prepare proof before visiting. Exact requirements and fees vary by agency.
Owner surrender preparation helper
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Animal control contact decision helper
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Adoption and first-month budget planner
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