Moreno Valley Animal Shelter
Moreno Valley Animal Services has dogs and cats available for adoption, provides dog licensing and lost & found services, and cares for thousands of animals each year. Here’s how to reach us and when to visit.
Location
The Moreno Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14041 Elsworth Street, between Cactus and Alessandro.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Map LinkHours
- Tues – Fri: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Closed: Monday, Sunday & City Holidays
Contact
Phone: 951.413.3790
Fax: 951.413.3769
Adoption, licensing & general info:
AnimalShelter@moval.org
Field services (barking dogs, loose animals):
Dispatch@moval.org
After-Hours Assistance
To report a sick, injured, or aggressive animal after hours, call the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 951.247.8700 and press Option 5 to reach a live person at the Dispatch Center, who will contact the on-call Animal Control Officer.
Be sure to disable call blocking on your phone before calling.
Services
Adoptions
Adopt your next dog or cat from our shelter for a nominal fee — spay/neuter and microchip included.
Get Adoption InfoDog Licensing
All dogs four months and older in the City must be licensed. Buy or renew online through DocuPet.
Get a Dog LicenseShelter Clinic
Moreno Valley Community Vet Care is open to the public for vaccines and routine veterinary services.
Learn About the ClinicLost Pets
Lost a pet? Search our stray-pet listings daily and file a lost pet report to bring them home.
Search for a Lost PetPrograms & Ways to Help
Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR)
In just eight years, two feral cats can produce 11,000 kittens. Operating since 2015, our TNR program humanely captures feral cats and spays or neuters them to reduce noise, smell, and rodent populations — while controlling the community cat population.
3,100+
feline friends serviced since the program began. To learn more, call 951.413.3790.
Protect Our Burros
Moreno Valley’s undomesticated burros are a beloved community treasure — but they face danger from humans every day. Don’t feed or approach them, slow down in “burro country,” and remember it’s illegal to harm or harass them under Municipal Code 10.02.115.
Learn How to HelpWish List & Donations
The easiest way to help the animals in our shelter is by donating items from our Amazon wish list. We also welcome volunteers, foster Adoption Ambassadors, and monetary donations.
See Our Amazon Wish List Volunteer & DonatePet of the Week
Each week we feature an adoptable pet looking for a forever home. Watch this week’s episode — maybe you’ll meet your new best friend.
Watch Pet of the WeekResources
Local Veterinarians
A directory of veterinary providers serving Moreno Valley residents and their pets.
View DirectoryRescue Partners
Information for rescue and adoption organizations partnering with our shelter.
Become a PartnerVolunteer & Donate
Volunteer at the shelter, become an Adoption Ambassador, or support our animals.
Get InvolvedReporting & Contact
- Adoption, licensing & general info — AnimalShelter@moval.org or 951.413.3790
- Barking dogs, loose animals & field services — Dispatch@moval.org
- After-hours sick, injured or aggressive animal — Riverside County Sheriff 951.247.8700, Option 5
- Injured burro — call 911 so Animal Services can be dispatched