We hear that question daily. Somebody finds a dog, or cat and wants to do the “right” thing but what exactly does that mean? I am going to clear it up for you and give you the correct contact numbers. Here we go….

Humane Animal Services :

707-449-1700  ‘

What they will do:

This is the animal control agency to call if you live in the city limits of Vacaville, Fairfield, Suisun, Dixon, or Rio Vista.  Humane Animal Services (HAS) deals with nuisance complaint such as dogs running loose, barking dogs, the neighbors pets are bothering you, etc.  The big concern in the summer is dogs being left in parked cars.  (HAS) will handle those complaints as well.  HAS is a private 501(c)3 organization that is contracted by the individual cities of Solano County to provide animal control services seen days a week.

 What they don’t do:

HAS does not operate a shelter.  They are strictly animals control officers and they transport animals they pick up to the county shelter in Fairfield or the SPCA of Solano County in Vacaville.    HAS does not  provide transportation, veterinary or euthanasia service for owned pets.   HAS does maintain a log of calls to report lost dogs.  Please check with them if you have lost a  pet.  HAS will transport stray cats as long as they are contained in a crate or SECURE cardboard box.  They will not pick up or transport  trapped animals.  Animal control does not handle any wildlife calls.   For problems with wildlife contact Randy’s Varmint Control

Solano County Animal Care and Control:

707-784-1356

What they will do:

Solano County Animal Care & Control is the municipal shelter for Solano County.  It is an open intake shelter that is run by the Sheriffs Department.  The SCACC officers handle all the calls in the unincorporated areas (out in the country) of Solano County.  Call that include mistreated or malnourished farm animals, livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc).  SCACC is also responsible for rabies control.  If you are bitten by an animal (any animal) you would call the county shelter.  707-784-1356.  SCACC has animals available for adoption, operates a low cost vaccine clinic on scheduled days and provides dog licensing services through Petdata.  SCACC operates a pet food bank and works with Meals on Wheels to provide pet food to people with pets that take advantage of this service.

What they don’t do:

SCACC does not pick up animals within the city limits.  They also DO NOT provide transportation for owned animals for any reason.  Animal control does not handle any wildlife calls.   For problems with wildlife contact Randy’s Varmint Control

SPCA of Solano County

707-448-7722

What they will do:

The SPCA is a 501(c)3 limited intake adoption guarantee animals shelter.  The animals in residence here are never euthanized for time or space but only if a serious medical condition or behavior develops making them a danger to other animals or the public.  As a limited intake shelter the SPCA can only take in animals as they are adopted out.  The SPCA offers low cost spay/neuter services, adoptions, and a retail pet supply store.  The SPCA also maintains a lost & found list of animals.  The SPCA is open for adoptions Thursday – Sunday.  Dog license form are available at the SPCA which can then be sent in to Petdata.  The SPCA takes in owner surrender animals, shelter transfers, and strays as room permits.

What they don’t do:

The SPCA does not pick up animals either stray or owned animals.  The SPCA does not have the facilities to take in feral cats.  Feral cats can be spayed or neutered at the clinic but must be picked up when surgery is complete.  Solano Ferals operates the feral cat program through the County shelter.  The SPCA does not offer euthanasia services or general veterinary care at this time.  This shelter does not investigate any cruelty or neglect cases.

Dog Licensing in Solano County

Dog 4 months and over are required to have a current rabies vaccination certificate and be licensed with the county.  License applications can be picked up at the county shelter, SPCA of Solano County or Humane Animal Services office.  City Hall also has licenses available.  The fees for licensing vary depending on the city you live in, the age of the owner of the dog and if your dog is spayed or neutered.