Animal Care & Control Services & Coexisting with Coyotes

As of July 1, 2021 the City of West Covina is serviced by the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control. Please visit their website to register your pet, submit a service request or report an animal emergency LA County Animal Care and Control

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In an effort to increase pet license compliance, the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) will offer a license amnesty (or grace) period to interested cities from December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025. During this period, penalty fees will be entirely waived for pet owners purchasing or renewing their pet license(s), encouraging residents who otherwise might forgo a pet license due to associated fees.

For more information: Pet Licenses - Animal Care and Control

Coexisting with Coyotes

Coyotes play an important role in the ecosystem, helping to keep rodent populations under control. They are by nature fearful of humans. If given access to human food and garbage, their behavior changes. They lose caution and fear. They may cause property damage. They might threaten human safety. They might be killed.

Relocating a problem coyote is not an option because it only moves the problem to someone else's neighborhood. Help prevent human-coyote conflicts by taking some precautions around your property.

The City of West Covina City Council adopted a Coyote Management Plan (PDF) at the January 8, 2018 Special City Council Meeting. The plan provides helpful information for residents and property owners.

Report a Coyote Sighting

The following is a video of the Coyote Management Plan community meeting presentation given on October 23, 2017.

Education

For information about safe guarding your pets and homes from Coyotes, view Preventing Coyote Conflicts (PDF).

For information on how to deal with coyotes when confronted by a coyote, view Reshaping Coyote Behavior (PDF). Both of these documents have been prepared by The Humane Society of the United States.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has also prepared a guide for safe guarding your homes and pets called Keep Me Wild (PDF) offering tips on coexisting with coyotes.

Helpful Education Documents

Remember

  • If a person has been injured or killed by a coyote do not use this form. Call 911 immediately for medical assistance.
  • If your pet has been injured or killed by a coyote, please contact the Los Angeles County Animal Control at 562-940-6898 for immediate assistance.
  • If you cannot access the online map, please contact the Maintenance Division at 626-939-8458 to report a coyote sighting.