MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Julie Johnson

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Exec. Director, SPCA
(661) 832-7387 ext. 205
jjohnson@bakersfieldspca.org

BAKERSFIELD ANIMAL CARE CENTER’S AND CITY OF BAKERSFIELD ANIMAL CONTROL

CHANGE IN SERVICE AND AVAILABILITY DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS

The Bakersfield Animal Care Center Shelter and City of Bakersfield Animal Control
Field Services unit have implemented new protocols as part of the ongoing COVID-
19 response. These protocols are out of an abundance of caution to protect staff
and the community at large.

These processes are meant as precautions to help prevent the possible spread of
and exposure to COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus. The City of
Bakersfield continues working closely with the Kern County Department of Public
Health, the Office of Governor Newsom and the Centers for Disease Control, with
regards to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis; please see the City website at:
www.bakersfieldcity.us/covid19

Beginning Thursday, 3/19/20:

Animal Control Field Services

Animal impounds will be limited to:
• Stray aggressive
• Stray sick or injured
• Animal cruelty cases requiring immediate medical care
• Stray confined dogs, if necessary
• All licensing should be completed on the city website online licensing module
at https://licensepet.com/wl3/reg/bakrwl

Call 661-326-3436 for Field Services only

Animal Care Center

• In order to observe prudent social distancing guidelines, the Animal Care

Bakersfield Animal Care Center

201 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
661-832-7387
 Shelter, 201 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, will be closed to non-essential operations,
i.e. walk-in visitors or other foot traffic with no point of business with the shelter;
• All Owner and Stray Surrenders will be suspended, unless a dog or cat presents
as a public safety risk, severe behavior and/or urgent medical need.
• All Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) surgeries will be suspended.
• Additional Services still being provided by appointment only; as available:
o Lost/Found
o Return To Owner (RTO)
o Adoptions
• Transfer Partners will be allowed to pull animals, by appointment with the Rescue
Coordinator

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 661-832-7387, ext. 201.

When you arrive for your appointment, please wait in your car and call 661-556-
7687 and a staff member will assist you.

We are in need of Foster Parents to help us bridge this gap. Please reach out to us
via Facebook Messenger if you are interested!

https://www.facebook.com/cbaccanimals/

Please see the ASPCA guidance on keeping your pets safe during the COVID-10
epidemic:
https://www.aspca.org/news/coronavirus-keeping-your-pets-safe-during-covid-
19-crisis

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