East Valley Animal Shelter Adoption Hours, Fees, Lost Pets, Found Animals, Surrenders & LA Animal Control Help
Use official Los Angeles Animal Services resources to check East Valley Animal Shelter hours, view adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits and small pets, understand adoption fees, reclaim a lost pet, report a found animal, use Shelter-at-Home, schedule a surrender appointment, access the Sunday pet food pantry, handle dog licensing, report animal cruelty or dangerous animals, and avoid confusing the Van Nuys East Valley Center with Los Angeles County, Burbank, Glendale or San Fernando animal services.
If you are searching for east valley animal shelter, choose the task closest to what you need. This finder points users to the correct official LA Animal Services route for adoption, shelter hours, lost pets, found animals, field enforcement, dog licensing, surrender appointments, pet food pantry help, fostering and volunteering.
Choose one option. The official action card below updates for East Valley adoption, hours, lost pets, found pets, animal control, fees, dog licensing, surrender, foster or volunteer help.
🐶 Adopt a pet — start with official East Valley available pets
Use this for: dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals available through LA Animal Services, including pets at the East Valley Center in Van Nuys.
Best official path: use the LA Animal Services pet search, visit during open hours, bring government-issued photo ID and complete the adoption process at the shelter.
Before you go: you can adopt any pet from any LA Animal Services shelter, so verify the animal location and availability before driving for one specific pet.
East Valley Animal Shelter Quick Facts Before You Visit
East Valley Animal Shelter is one of the Los Angeles Animal Services centers. The official address is 14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405. The main LA Animal Services phone number is 888-452-7381, and this number is used for adoption questions, surrender appointments and citywide animal services routing.
The East Valley Center is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is closed Monday and City-observed holidays. East Valley also lists a Pet Food Pantry service on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
What This East Valley Animal Shelter Guide Covers
East Valley Animal Shelter Hours, Address and Phone Number
The East Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405. The main phone number listed by LA Animal Services is 888-452-7381. The East Valley page says the center is open Tuesdays through Sundays without appointment except for surrenders. Sick or injured animals are admitted without an appointment.
Official East Valley hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday is closed. City-observed holidays may change access, so verify before driving during holiday weeks.
14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Use this location for adoption visits, found animal intake, lost pet reclaim, pet food pantry visits and East Valley shelter questions.
888-452-7381
Use for LA Animal Services routing, adoption questions and surrender appointment requests.
Tuesday–Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM.
Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM.
Monday: closed.
Sundays: 1 PM to 4 PM.
Verify supply availability and rules before depending on one trip.
How to Adopt From East Valley Animal Shelter and LA Animal Services
LA Animal Services lets you adopt dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals through its shelter system. You can use the official pet search to view available pets, then visit the shelter during open hours. The East Valley page reminds users that you can adopt any pet from any shelter, so always check the pet’s actual location before driving.
A government-issued photo identification is required to adopt a pet. LA Animal Services accepts payment by cash, check or credit card, with the credit card name matching the name on the photo identification.
Search official available pets first
Use LA Animal Services pet search for dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals. Save the animal ID, location, species, age estimate and notes before visiting.
Verify the pet is at East Valley or another LA shelter
Do not assume every pet in the LA Animal Services system is at East Valley. Check whether the animal is at East Valley, Harbor, North Central, West Valley, West LA or Chesterfield Square / South LA.
Visit during open hours and bring ID
Bring a government-issued photo ID. Also bring a safe leash, carrier or crate when appropriate so the animal can leave safely if the adoption is completed.
Ask health and home-fit questions
Ask about spay/neuter status, vaccinations, microchip, behavior notes, medical alerts, children, other pets, landlord rules, dog licensing and first-week transition needs.
Complete payment and adoption paperwork
Finish the adoption paperwork, pay the correct fee, receive adoption records, review medical instructions and plan the first veterinary follow-up.
East Valley Animal Shelter Adoption Fees and What Is Included
LA Animal Services publishes citywide adoption fees. Adult dogs are listed at $102 or $122 for dogs four months and older, depending on license status for City residents. Puppies under four months are listed at $150. Adult cats four months and older are listed at $25, and kittens under four months are listed at $50.
Rabbits are listed at $71, and small critters such as guinea pigs, hamsters, chickens, roosters, turtles, rats, mice, reptiles and more are listed at $17. Fees may change during special adoption events, reduced-fee events or city updates, so verify the current fee before visiting.
$102 / $122
For dogs four months and older, with license handling for City residents.
$150
For puppies under four months.
Adult cats: $25.
Kittens: $50.
Rabbits: $71.
Small critters: $17.
What LA Animal Services adoption fees include
LA Animal Services says adoption fees include vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery and microchipping for dogs, cats and rabbits. For City of Los Angeles residents, the first-year license fee for dogs is included. Adopted dogs, cats and rabbits that do not already have a microchip are implanted with one, and dogs and cats adopted from the City that are eight weeks or older are surgically sterilized before release.
Before paying any East Valley adoption fee
- Open the official LA Animal Services About Adoption page before quoting fees.
- Ask whether a reduced-fee or waived-fee adoption event is active.
- Confirm the animal’s spay/neuter, vaccination, microchip and medical record status.
- Bring government-issued photo ID and a matching-name payment card if paying by credit card.
- For dog adoption, understand LA City dog licensing responsibility before leaving.
How to View Pets at East Valley Animal Shelter Online
Use LA Animal Services pet search to view available dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals. The East Valley location page includes “View Pets At This Location” links, but the citywide pet search is also useful because LA Animal Services says you can adopt any pet from any shelter.
Online listings are not guarantees. A pet may be adopted, moved to another shelter, reclaimed by an owner, temporarily unavailable, under medical review or updated after you last checked. If you are visiting for one specific animal, call 888-452-7381 before driving.
Adoptable Dogs
Ask about size, behavior, training, other dogs, children, medical notes, vaccines, microchip and dog licensing.
Verify location firstAdoptable Cats and Kittens
Ask about age, FVRCP vaccine, rabies status, microchip, spay/neuter, litter habits and first-week setup.
Plan introductionsLost Pet at East Valley Animal Shelter? Search Petco Love Lost and LA Animal Services
If your pet is missing in the East Valley service area, act quickly. LA Animal Services participates in the LA Lost Pet Coalition and uses Petco Love Lost as a major lost-and-found reporting tool. Petco Love Lost is a searchable national database that uses image-recognition technology to help match lost and found pets.
Also search the LA Animal Services lost pet system, check East Valley and nearby LA shelters, post clear photos, walk or drive your neighborhood, talk to neighbors, delivery drivers and veterinarians, and keep your phone available. The city’s lost-pet guidance reminds owners that pets may hide close to home, especially when frightened.
Use LA Animal Services lost pet search and Petco Love Lost for image-based matching.
888-452-7381
Ask about East Valley and nearby LA Animal Services shelter records.
Bring photo ID, pet photos, vet records, microchip details, license records and proof of ownership when reclaiming.
If the pet crossed outside City of Los Angeles, check Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando or LA County animal care routes.
Lost pet steps that actually help
- Search official LA Animal Services lost pet tools.
- Register the pet on Petco Love Lost with clear photos.
- Walk the neighborhood, post flyers and ask neighbors, mail carriers and delivery drivers.
- Contact nearby veterinarians and shelters in the area where the pet disappeared.
- Update microchip, license and collar tag contact information immediately.
- Check both City of Los Angeles and nearby non-city jurisdictions if the pet may have traveled.
Found a Pet Near East Valley? Shelter-at-Home and Four-Hour Rules
LA Animal Services says a lost pet does not immediately need to be taken to a shelter. If you found a lost animal in your community and can safely help, the city encourages steps such as searching Petco Love Lost, using social media and temporarily caring for the pet through Shelter-at-Home when appropriate.
If you are able to temporarily care for a found dog or cat through Shelter-at-Home, LA Animal Services requires quick action. Within four hours of finding the pet, the finder must notify the closest LA Animal Services Center, provide pictures, post information and have the animal scanned for a microchip by a veterinarian or one of the six LA Animal Services centers.
888-452-7381
Notify the closest LA Animal Services Center if you are sheltering a found pet at home.
Have the found animal scanned within the first four hours by a veterinarian or LA Animal Services center.
Provide two or more pictures, post online, and make flyers near where the animal was found.
Temporary home care can last up to 30 days unless LA Animal Services requires the animal to be brought in.
East Valley Animal Control, Cruelty, Dangerous Animals and Dead Animal Reports
LA Animal Services provides field enforcement resources for nuisance barking, animal cruelty, dangerous animals, deceased animals and important pet laws. Use those official routes when the issue is not a normal adoption, licensing, lost pet or found pet question.
The key mistake is using an adoption shelter page for an active emergency. If there is an animal attack, immediate danger, serious bite, animal in traffic, severe injury or urgent public-safety concern, use the appropriate emergency route. If it is a non-emergency animal services issue inside the City of Los Angeles, use LA Animal Services reporting and field enforcement resources.
Adoption, lost/found, found animal intake, surrender appointments, licensing, microchipping, pet food pantry and shelter services.
Nuisance barking, animal cruelty, dangerous animals, deceased animals and Los Angeles pet-law issues.
Immediate danger, active attack, serious injury, dangerous animal in progress or urgent public-safety risk.
East Valley is City of Los Angeles. Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando and LA County areas may use different animal-control agencies.
East Valley Animal Shelter Service Area, Neighborhoods and Jurisdiction Confusion
The East Valley location page says this center serves found pets from Arleta, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland-Tujunga, Sylmar, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen, Valley Village and Van Nuys.
The same official page warns that areas outside City of Los Angeles limits, such as Burbank, Glendale and San Fernando, may not be handled by East Valley for found-pet intake. This is a major user-intent issue because a person can be geographically close to East Valley but still be in a different animal-control jurisdiction.
Arleta, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland-Tujunga, Sylmar, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen, Valley Village and Van Nuys.
Burbank, Glendale and San Fernando may require different animal services routes.
Wrong jurisdiction can mean wrong found-pet intake, wrong animal-control response, wrong licensing rule and wrong reclaim location.
Confirm the city where the animal was found before choosing East Valley as the intake or control route.
East Valley Animal Shelter Surrender Appointments and Rehoming Help
LA Animal Services asks owners to reconsider surrender because the six City shelters continue to operate at high capacity. The department recommends alternatives such as Safety Net Foster, Home to Home, Pet Food Pantry, resource guides and intervention groups that may help keep pets and families together.
If surrendering your pet is the only option, LA Animal Services says to schedule an appointment by calling 888-452-7381 during business hours. Do not abandon a pet in any building, enclosure, lot, street or public place. Pet abandonment violates California Penal Code 597s.
Call 888-452-7381 during business hours to schedule a surrender appointment.
East Valley says sick or injured animals will be admitted without an appointment.
Use Safety Net Foster, Home to Home, Pet Food Pantry, resource guides and pet-retention help before surrender.
Abandoning a pet is illegal and creates more risk for the animal and community.
East Valley Foster, Volunteer, Pet Food Pantry and Community Support
LA Animal Services needs community support through adoption, fostering, volunteering, donations and pet-retention help. East Valley’s location page lists a Pet Food Pantry service on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The citywide site also provides foster resources, kitten bottle baby fostering information and a volunteer portal.
Fostering is especially important during kitten season and high shelter-capacity periods. LA Animal Services promotes foster help for underage kittens and puppies, shelter pets needing a break from kennel stress, and families needing temporary solutions before surrender becomes the only option.
East Valley Sundays: 1 PM to 4 PM.
Verify same-day availability before depending on food support.
Use LA Animal Services foster resources and kitten bottle baby fostering guidance when you can temporarily care for animals.
Use the official LA Animal Services volunteering information and Volunteer Portal.
Donate, use shelter wish lists, share official pet links and support pet-retention services.
East Valley Animal Shelter vs LA County, Burbank, Glendale and San Fernando Animal Services
The search phrase “east valley animal shelter” usually points to LA Animal Services East Valley Center in Van Nuys. But users can still land on LA County Animal Care, Burbank Animal Shelter, Glendale animal services, San Fernando city resources, Petco Love Lost, PawBoost, Facebook lost-pet groups and private rescue reposts. These are not interchangeable.
LA Animal Services East Valley Center
14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405.
LA County Animal Care, Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, private rescues, Petco Love Lost, PawBoost or Facebook groups.
Wrong agency means wrong found-pet intake, wrong field response, wrong license rule, wrong surrender route and wrong reclaim location.
Confirm the animal’s city and neighborhood before choosing a shelter or animal-control route.
Official East Valley Animal Shelter, Adoption and Control Links
Use these official resources first. This protects users from stale adoption screenshots, wrong fees, wrong shelter addresses, old social media posts, third-party pet listings, jurisdiction mistakes and incorrect surrender or found-pet instructions.
🏠 East Valley Center
Official LA Animal Services East Valley page with address, hours, services, service area and contact route.
Open East Valley🔎 Pet Search
Official citywide search for dogs, cats, rabbits and other LA Animal Services pets.
Open Pet Search🐾 About Adoption
Official adoption process, fees, included care, payment rules and adoption policy information.
Open Adoption Info🔎 Lost Pet Help
Official LA Animal Services lost pet page with Petco Love Lost and neighborhood search guidance.
Open Lost Pet Help📍 Found Pet Help
Official found-pet guidance, Shelter-at-Home rules and Petco Love Lost route.
Open Found Pet Help📅 Surrender / Rehoming
Official alternatives to surrender, appointment phone and abandonment warning.
Open Surrender Help🏷️ Animal Licenses
Official LA Animal Services dog licensing and license support route.
Open Animal Licenses🔬 Microchipping
Official microchipping information for pet identification and lost-pet recovery.
Open Microchipping⚕️ Spay & Neuter
Official spay/neuter resources and pet overpopulation prevention support.
Open Spay/Neuter🚨 Animal Cruelty
Official field enforcement route for cruelty-related concerns inside LA Animal Services jurisdiction.
Open Cruelty Help⚠️ Dangerous Animals
Official route for dangerous-animal information and reporting guidance.
Open Dangerous Animals💚 Volunteer
Official LA Animal Services volunteer information and portal route.
Open Volunteer InfoPhone, address and service details
14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405
888-452-7381
221 N. Figueroa Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90012
East Valley Sundays: 1 PM to 4 PM.
East Valley Animal Shelter Map and Visit Location in Van Nuys
East Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405. Use this location for adoption visits, found animal intake, lost pet reclaim, pet food pantry visits, shelter questions, licensing help and official LA Animal Services East Valley support.
LA Animal Services East Valley Center
Address: 14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405
East Valley Animal Shelter FAQs
What are East Valley Animal Shelter adoption hours in 2026?
East Valley Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. It is closed Monday and City-observed holidays. Verify same-day hours before visiting.
Where is East Valley Animal Shelter located?
East Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14409 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405.
What is the East Valley Animal Shelter phone number?
The main LA Animal Services phone number is 888-452-7381. Use it for East Valley shelter routing, adoption questions, surrender appointments and citywide animal services support.
Do I need an appointment to visit East Valley Animal Shelter?
East Valley is open Tuesday through Sunday without appointment except for surrenders. Sick or injured animals are admitted without an appointment. For surrendering your own pet, call 888-452-7381 during business hours to schedule an appointment.
How much are adoption fees at East Valley Animal Shelter?
LA Animal Services lists regular adoption fees as adult dogs $102 or $122, puppies $150, adult cats $25, kittens $50, rabbits $71 and small critters $17. Fees can change during special events, so verify before visiting.
What is included with an LA Animal Services adoption fee?
Adoption fees include vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery and microchipping for dogs, cats and rabbits. For City of Los Angeles residents, the first-year dog license fee is included for dogs.
What ID do I need to adopt from East Valley Animal Shelter?
You need government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport. If paying by credit card, the card name must match the name on the photo ID.
What should I do if I lost a pet near East Valley?
Search LA Animal Services lost pet tools, register the pet on Petco Love Lost, check East Valley and nearby shelters, post flyers, ask neighbors and veterinarians, and update microchip and license contact information.
What should I do if I found a pet near East Valley?
If safe, use LA Animal Services found-pet guidance. Under Shelter-at-Home rules, within four hours you must notify the closest LA Animal Services Center, provide pictures, post information and have the animal scanned for a microchip.
Does East Valley Animal Shelter serve Burbank, Glendale or San Fernando?
East Valley serves City of Los Angeles areas listed by LA Animal Services. Nearby communities such as Burbank, Glendale and San Fernando may be outside City of Los Angeles jurisdiction and may use separate animal services.
How do I surrender a pet to East Valley Animal Shelter?
Call 888-452-7381 during business hours to schedule a surrender appointment. LA Animal Services asks owners to try pet-retention and rehoming options first because city shelters operate at high capacity.
Does East Valley Animal Shelter have a pet food pantry?
East Valley lists Pet Food Pantry service on Sundays from 1 PM to 4 PM. Verify same-day availability before depending on a pantry trip.
Best Way to Use East Valley Animal Shelter Resources in 2026
The best path is simple: use the official LA Animal Services East Valley page first, verify current hours, call 888-452-7381 for shelter questions, search official available pets before visiting, bring government-issued photo ID for adoption, use Petco Love Lost and LA Animal Services tools for missing pets, follow Shelter-at-Home rules for found pets, and schedule a surrender appointment instead of arriving without notice.
For the focus keyword east valley animal shelter, this guide covers the full user intent: adoption hours, Van Nuys address, phone number, adoption fees, included services, adoptable dogs and cats, rabbits and small pets, lost pets, found pets, Shelter-at-Home, surrender appointments, Pet Food Pantry, dog licensing, microchipping, animal cruelty, dangerous animals, service area, map and official links. That is the difference between a useful East Valley shelter page and a thin article that only repeats an address.
Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not Los Angeles Animal Services, the City of Los Angeles, East Valley Animal Shelter, animal control, law enforcement, a veterinarian, emergency dispatch, or a legal authority. Adoption availability, adoption fees, reduced-fee events, waived-fee events, shelter hours, holiday closures, pet food pantry availability, surrender appointments, found-pet rules, lost-pet listings, field enforcement routing, dog license rules, microchip rules, spay/neuter requirements, service-area boundaries and shelter operations can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with LA Animal Services, your local city animal-control office, law enforcement, emergency services, or the appropriate official agency before acting.