Seaaca Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

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SEAACA Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026

Use this SEAACA guide for adoption hours, animal browsing, interaction windows, adoption fees, lost-pet claims, field services, licensing, vaccination clinic timing and the cities served by SEAACA.

Important visitor note: SEAACA separates phone/adoption/claim hours from animal browsing and interaction hours. Check the correct window before driving to Downey.

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562-803-3301 9777 SEAACA Street Browsing starts 12 p.m. most days 14-city jurisdiction

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SEAACA CARE CENTER

Fast answer: SEAACA Animal Care Center is located at 9777 SEAACA Street, Downey, CA 90241. Call 562-803-3301. General phone lines, adoptions, adoption holds and animal claims run Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Animal browsing is later: 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Official nameSEAACA

LocationDowney, CA

Phone562-803-3301

Jurisdiction14 cities

Clickable SEAACA Help Cards

Choose the task first. SEAACA adoption, claim, animal browsing, licensing and field service have different public windows.

AdoptAdoption process and feesOfficial adoption hours, fee table, holds and release notes. PetsView animals in careCheck current animals, availability notes and browsing windows. CallCall 562-803-3301Use for adoption holds, claims, lost pets, field service and licensing questions. ClaimLost pet / claim helpWhat to do before claiming a pet or placing an adoption hold. ControlAnimal control servicesAnimal cruelty, bites, vicious concerns, injured animals and field rescue. LicenseLicensing informationDog licensing, rabies proof, DocuPet and in-person licensing hours. ClinicVaccination clinicClinic hours, wait-time warning and early line-closure note. CitiesCheck served citySEAACA serves 14 Southeast LA / Orange County area cities. MapRoute to Downey centerUse the map for 9777 SEAACA Street, Downey, CA 90241.

SEAACA Address, Phone and Core Hours

Do not use one single “open” time for every task. SEAACA publishes separate windows for phone lines, browsing, interactions, claims, licensing and clinic services.

Need	Official detail	Practical note
Official name	Southeast Area Animal Control Authority / SEAACA Animal Care Center	Public often searches “SEAACA shelter” or “SEAACA animal control.”
Address	9777 SEAACA Street, Downey, CA 90241	Use the map below before driving.
Phone	562-803-3301	Call to confirm hours and service availability.
Fax	562-803-3676	Use only if staff requests documents by fax.
General phone lines	Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.	SEAACA says hours/services can change; call first.
Adoptions, adoption holds and claims	Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.	Browsing and interactions have shorter public windows.

Best visitor rule: use the early phone/adoption/claim window to confirm your case, but use the browsing/interaction window below when your goal is to meet animals.

Animal Browsing and Interaction Hours

This is the most important timing difference for adopters. You may be able to call or process holds earlier than you can browse or interact with animals.

Service	Tue / Wed / Fri / Sat	Thursday	What this means
Animal browsing	12 p.m.-4:30 p.m.	1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.	Best window to view animals at the Care Center.
Animal interactions	12 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.	Arrive earlier if you want a real interaction, not just a late look.
Adoptions / holds / claims	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	9 a.m.-6 p.m.	Use this for calls, processing and claim questions.
Licensing counter	8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed 11:20 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	9 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed 12:20 p.m.-1:30 p.m.	Do not arrive during the daily licensing closure.

Adopter shortcut: if you want to meet an animal, do not arrive at 4:45 p.m. on a regular day. Interaction hours end earlier than general adoption/claim hours.

How to Adopt from SEAACA

Use this order so you do not waste a trip or miss an animal’s availability timing.

Check the live animal list

Open View Our Animals. Note the animal ID, species, age, sex, size, city intake source and availability wording.

Check the right time window

Use animal browsing and interaction hours if you want to meet animals. Use adoption/hold/claim hours for calls and processing.

Call before serious travel

Animal availability can change without notice because of owner claim, adoption, transfer, medical or behavior status.

Ask about adoption hold status

Some pets may be in a legal holding period or may already have a full adoption-hold list.

Prepare payment and questions

Ask whether special event discounts apply and whether an additional spay/neuter deposit is required.

Confirm release timing

Some animals go home the same day; others are released later after paperwork, payment and surgery/release conditions are complete.

SEAACA Adoption Fees 2026

These are official published adoption-fee categories. Specials or promotions may reduce the price, and some adoptions may require an additional spay/neuter deposit.

Animal	Age / category	Fee	Practical note
Dog	8 weeks to 6 months	$200	Ask about vaccines, microchip, flea treatment and surgery timing.
Dog	6 months and 1 day to 12 months	$175; $150 after 2 available days	Discount depends on available-day rule.
Dog	1 year and 1 day to 5 years	$150; $100 after 2 available days	Good adult-dog value if the match is right.
Dog	5 years and 1 day and older	$100; $50 after 2 available days	Ask about senior health, medication and temperament notes.
Cat	6 weeks to 12 months	$120	Ask about booster schedule and safe kitten setup.
Cat	1 year and 1 day to 5 years	$100	Ask about litter habits, medical notes and personality.
Cat	5 years and 1 day and older	$60	Ask about senior care, diet and quiet-room setup.
Rabbit	All rabbits	$50	Includes microchip; ask about housing, diet and handling.
Other animals	Other species	Inquire at SEAACA front office	Do not assume fee or habitat requirements.

Fee question to ask: “What is the final fee today for this animal, does any promotion apply, and is there an additional spay/neuter deposit?”

What SEAACA Adoption Includes

SEAACA’s adoption fee is not just a purchase price. It includes several core services for dogs and cats.

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First Vaccinations

SEAACA says dog and cat adoption fees include the first set of vaccinations.

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Microchip

Dogs and cats include a microchip; rabbit adoption also includes microchip.

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Flea Treatment

Dog and cat adoption fees include flea treatment.

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Spay / Neuter

Dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, although some adoptions may require an additional deposit.

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License Help

SEAACA provides licensing services for participating cities and may connect pet identity to licensing.

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Release Timing

Some pets go home same day; others have a later release date after processing and payment.

Smart adopter question: “What medical care has this animal received, what is still pending, and when exactly can the animal be released?”

Adoption Holds and Release Timing

Many SEAACA animals have a holding period so owners can reunite with lost pets. Adoption holds are the bridge between “I want this pet” and “this pet is legally available.”

How adoption holds work

Animals brought to SEAACA are held for a specific number of days so owners can reclaim lost pets.
Interested residents may place adoption holds during the holding period when allowed.
SEAACA Adoption Partners may also place holds under their partner process.
If the owner does not claim the pet, the public may have an opportunity to adopt.
Holds can be placed by calling 562-803-3301 during the hold phone window.

Release timing checks

Ask if the animal is available, on hold, hold-list-full, medical review or owner-claim status.
Ask whether the pet can leave same day or later.
Ask if spay/neuter surgery or a deposit affects release.
Ask what paperwork and payment are required before release.
Ask staff to confirm the release date and time in clear wording.

Hold-window note: SEAACA’s hold-process page says phone adoption holds can be placed Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call first because availability can change quickly.

Lost Pet and Claim Steps at SEAACA

SEAACA shelters lost and abandoned animals and reunites pets with families. If your pet may be at the Downey Care Center, act quickly.

If your pet is missing

Search View Our Animals and check often.
Call 562-803-3301 with your pet’s description and city/cross streets.
Visit during the claim/adoption window if staff advises you to check in person.
Bring recent photos, microchip number, collar/tag details, license records and vet records.
Post clear photos near the found area and online, but use the official animal list for final shelter verification.
Check surrounding SEAACA-served cities if your pet crossed city lines.

If you found a pet

If safe, move the animal away from traffic and keep it separate from your pets.
Take photos before moving the animal far from the exact found location.
Call SEAACA before transporting the animal.
Ask whether an Animal Control Officer response is needed.
For sick, injured, vicious or bite concerns, state the urgency first.
Do not release a found pet to a claimant without proof of ownership.

Claim timing matters: because animals may have a holding period and adoption holds may be placed, call immediately if you recognize your pet.

SEAACA Animal Control and Field Services

SEAACA is not only a shelter. Animal Control Officers enforce state laws and local ordinances within SEAACA’s jurisdiction seven days a week.

Field service issue	Use SEAACA for	What to say when calling
Animal abuse or neglect	Confidential reports and officer response.	Give address, animal description, what you saw, date/time and immediate danger.
Animal in dangerous conditions	Removing animals from unsafe situations.	Explain whether the animal is trapped, exposed, injured or at risk.
Found animal without owner	Responding to calls involving animals found without their owners.	Give exact location and whether you can safely contain the animal.
Injured or sick animal	Rescuing injured or sick animals of all types.	State injury/sickness first so the call is routed correctly.
Vicious animal or bite report	Vicious animal concerns and animal-bite reports.	Give safety risk, victim status, animal location and owner information if known.
Licensed dog in the field	Returning licensed dogs to owners in the field when possible.	Give tag/license details if visible.

Animal-control call: if you suspect abuse, neglect or danger involving an animal, SEAACA says to call 562-803-3301 for Animal Control Officer response.

Cities Served by SEAACA

SEAACA proudly serves these cities. If the animal is outside these areas, ask which agency has jurisdiction before driving to Downey.

Bell Gardens

SEAACA service city.

Bellflower

SEAACA service city.

Buena Park

SEAACA service city.

Downey

SEAACA Care Center city.

Lakewood

SEAACA service city.

La Palma

SEAACA service city.

Montebello

SEAACA service city.

Norwalk

SEAACA service city.

Paramount

SEAACA service city.

Pico Rivera

SEAACA service city.

Santa Fe Springs

SEAACA service city.

South El Monte

SEAACA service city.

South Gate

SEAACA service city.

Vernon

SEAACA service city.

Jurisdiction shortcut: when reporting or reclaiming, give the exact address/cross streets and city. “Near Downey” is not enough for field-service routing.

Dog Licensing and DocuPet

SEAACA’s Licensing Team helps residents comply with local and state licensing requirements and current rabies vaccination rules.

Licensing basics

Dog licensing helps show compliance and supports public safety.
Current rabies vaccination records are important for licensing.
Spay/neuter certificates may affect fee category.
If an inspector or Animal Control Officer visits, have license, vaccination records and spay/neuter certificate ready.
Fees and late charges can vary by city.

DocuPet cities listed by SEAACA

Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Buena Park and Downey.
Lakewood, La Palma, Montebello and Paramount.
Pico Rivera, South El Monte and South Gate.
SEAACA says residents of listed cities can purchase dog licenses through seaaca.docupet.com.
For other SEAACA cities, use the official licensing page or call.

Licensing service	Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday / Saturday	Thursday	Important closure
In-person licensing office	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	9 a.m.-6 p.m.	Closed daily 11:20 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Thursday closure 12:20 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

SEAACA Vaccination Clinic Hours

Clinic lines can close early due to client volume, so treat the posted time as a window, not a guarantee of service.

Clinic day	Posted time	Practical note
Tuesday	10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Operated by Vet Care Vaccination Services Inc.; wait times can be 1-3 hours or longer.
Thursday	10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Line may stop before posted closure due to animal capacity.
Saturday	9 a.m.-2 p.m.	SEAACA says Saturday line is limited and may stop once animal capacity is reached.

Clinic tip: bring pet license paperwork, rabies history, prior vaccine records, leash/carrier and water. Check the official clinic page for one-day closures before going.

Before You Leave Home

Adoption visit

Animal ID, availability screenshot, payment question, deposit question, carrier/leash and release timing.

Animal browsing

Arrive during browsing hours, not just general phone/adoption hours.

Lost pet claim

Photos, microchip number, license/tag details, vet records and exact city/cross streets.

Animal-control report

Exact address, animal description, danger level, injury status and contact information.

Local SEAACA Tips

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Use the correct clock

Browsing, interactions, licensing, clinic and claims do not use the same public window.

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Screenshot animal ID

SEAACA animal listings can change without notice, so save the animal ID before calling.

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City matters

SEAACA serves 14 cities. Give the exact city and cross streets for lost/found or field-service calls.

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License helps reunion

SEAACA notes ACOs may return licensed dogs to owners in the field when possible.

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Ask final cost

Special discounts, age category and spay/neuter deposits can change the final adoption payment.

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Clinic line can close

Arrive early and check the clinic page because high volume can stop the line before posted closure.

Map: SEAACA Animal Care Center

Use this map for the Downey Animal Care Center. Call first for claim, adoption hold, field-service or clinic timing questions.

Copy/Paste Call Scripts

Adoption

Hi, I am interested in animal ID [ID]. Is this animal available, on hold, hold-list-full, or still in the owner-claim period? What is the final fee and release timing?

Lost pet claim

Hi, my [dog/cat] is missing from [city/cross streets]. Description: [color/size/collar/microchip]. I saw a possible match with ID [ID]. What do I need to claim?

Found animal

Hi, I found a [dog/cat/other animal] at [exact location and city]. The animal is [safe/injured/aggressive]. Should I wait for an officer, bring it in, or follow another process?

Licensing

Hi, I live in [city]. What dog license fee applies, and should I bring rabies certificate, spay/neuter certificate, and current license records?

Official SEAACA Links

The useful details are already summarized above. Use these official links for live animal status, fee verification and current hours.

INFOSEAACA FacilityAddress, phone, service hours, browsing, interactions, licensing and clinic timing. ADOPTAdoptionsAdoption fees, holds, release notes and included services. PETSView Our AnimalsCurrent animals, browsing times and availability notes. HOLDAdoption Hold ProcessPhone hold timing and owner-claim period explanation. ACOField Services and RescuesAnimal control, cruelty, bites, injured animals and field response. LICLicensingDog licensing, rabies proof, DocuPet and in-person office timing. VAXVaccination ClinicClinic hours, wait-time warning and early line-closure notice. GENSEAACA General InformationServices list and official contact details. TAGSEAACA DocuPetOnline pet licensing for listed participating cities.

SEAACA Animal Shelter FAQ

What does SEAACA stand for?

SEAACA stands for Southeast Area Animal Control Authority.

Where is SEAACA Animal Care Center located?

SEAACA Animal Care Center is located at 9777 SEAACA Street, Downey, CA 90241.

What is SEAACA’s phone number?

SEAACA’s official phone number is 562-803-3301.

What are SEAACA adoption and claim hours?

SEAACA lists adoptions, adoption holds and animal claims Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What are SEAACA animal browsing hours?

SEAACA lists animal browsing Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

What are SEAACA animal interaction hours?

SEAACA lists interaction hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog from SEAACA?

SEAACA dog adoption fees range from $200 for dogs 8 weeks to 6 months to $100 for dogs 5 years and 1 day and older, with lower after-available-day prices for some age categories and possible additional spay/neuter deposit.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat from SEAACA?

SEAACA cat adoption fees are $120 for cats 6 weeks to 12 months, $100 for cats 1 year and 1 day to 5 years, and $60 for cats 5 years and 1 day and older, with possible additional spay/neuter deposit.

What is included in SEAACA dog and cat adoption fees?

SEAACA says dog and cat adoption fees include the first set of vaccinations, microchip and flea treatment, and dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, though some adoptions may require an additional deposit.

Which cities does SEAACA serve?

SEAACA serves Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Buena Park, Downey, Lakewood, La Palma, Montebello, Norwalk, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, South El Monte, South Gate and Vernon.