Animal Care Center
The Animal Care Center was established in 2003 to provide humane services to the citizens of Indio. The center is supervised by Jose Mercure and is staffed with 3 Animal Control Officers, 4 Animal Care technicians, and an office assistant. The center is also fortunate to be assisted by over 30 citizen volunteers. The Animal Care Center is a full service shelter with an active adoption program for dogs, cats, and other household pets. The center also responds to problems with wild animals such as coyotes and reptiles.
Location
Animal Care Center of Indio
(760) 391- 4135
Emergency After Hours
(760) 391-4034
45-355 Van Buren Street
Indio, CA 92234
Heading east on the Interstate 10 exit on Golf Center Pkwy. and turn right (south). Proceed down to Avenue 45 and turn left. We are located ¼ mile up on the right side. Avenue 45 turns into Van Buren Street.
Going east on Hwy 111 cross over Jackson and continue to the first traffic light. That will be Golf Center Pkwy. Turn left (north) and go over bridge. Make a right at the first stop sign which is Avenue 45. We are located ¼ mile up on the right side. Avenue 45 turns into Van Buren Street.
Hours of Operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10am – 4pm
- Thursday: 10am – 4pm
- Friday: 10am – 4pm
- Saturday: 10am – 3pm
- Sunday: 10am – 3pm
Fee Schedule
Animal Care Center of Indio Fee Schedule Fee Description 2010 - 2011
| Dog License (altered) | $9.00 - 1yr |
$14.00 - 2yr | $17.00 - 3yr |
| Dog License (un-altered) | $50.00 - 1yr |
$100.00 - 2yr | $150.00 - 3yr |
| Dog License (Senior altered) | $3.00 - 1yr |
$6.00 - 2yr | $8.00 - 3yr |
| Late Fee | $22.00 | ||
| Late (Senior) | $17.00 | ||
| Tag Replacement | $11.00 | ||
| Trap Deposit (refundable) | $55.00 | ||
| Weekly Trap Rental | $11.00 | ||
| Owner Turn In | $20.00 altrd. dog |
$20.00 altrd. cat | $20.00 other animals |
$60.00 un-altrd. dog |
$35.00 un-altrd. cat | ||
| Disposal | $20.00 | ||
| State Un-altered | $50.00 | ||
| Impound | $25.00 first capture per 12 month period | ||
| $50.00 second capture per 12 month period | |||
| $75.00 three + times captured per 12 month period | |||
| Board | $8.00 per day | ||
| Adoption | $20.00 | ||
| Adoption (Senior) | $15.00 | ||
| Rabies Vaccination | $10.00 | ||
| Spay/Neuter | $50.00 | ||
| Microchipping | $25.00 | ||
| Euthanasia | $50.00 | ||
Please note: *The above fee schedule reflects the removal of Animal Release fee and name change of Weekly Rental Fee to Weekly Trap Rental Fee.*Owner turn In has gone from $50 to $60 to cover the cost of spay/neuter charges for dogs and from $25 to $35 for cats.
Donations
The Animal Care Center accepts donations of all types. We are always in need of blankets, towels and old linens. Please make sure they items are cleaned when dropped off at the Animal Care Center. We also accept dog and cat food as well as treats. If you have old dog toys we welcome those as well.
Become a Volunteer
The Animal Care Center of Indio has a volunteer program that offers people the opportunity to work with a variety of animals. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. This program is for those individuals that want to make a difference in the lives of animals. It is all “FOR THE LOVE OF THE ANIMALS.” For further information about becoming a volunteer, please contact the Admin Officer Benjamin Guitron at bguitron@indiopd.org or call at (760) 391-4037
Animal Care Volunteer Program
Animal Control
Volunteer Application
When the application is completed please print it and turn it into the Indio Police Department.
Indio Police Department
46-800 Jackson Street
Indio, CA 92201
Fostering Program
Our fostering program provides individuals the opportunity to sponsor various animals without actually adopting them. These individuals will provide special care for the animals for a specified amount of time. This may involve caring for puppies or kittens until they are weaned. For further information about the fostering program, please contact the Senior Humane Officer Charlotte Lasley at clasley@indiopd.org
