Bakersfield, CA
201 South Mount Vernon Avenue
Kern County Animal Control Department provides essential animal control field services and operates a shelter dedicated to the welfare of animals within Kern County. Our mission is to protect public safety, enforce animal-related ordinances, and ensure the humane treatment of all domestic animals, primarily dogs and cats. We strive to reunite lost pets with their owners and facilitate adoptions for animals in need, serving the entire County of Kern with compassion and professionalism.
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