City of Temecula Animal Control Services 

Animal control services are provided by Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV). AFV is dedicated to promoting the humane care of animals through education and proactive animal care services.  

Visit www.afv.org to access a full list of animal control services, contact information, and online services.

Animal Friends of the Valleys provides the following services:

  • Animal licensing
  • Animal behavioral resources
  • Pet adoptions
  • Microchipping 
  • Lost & found
  • Road kill
  • Financial aid for senior citizens (low income)
  • Vaccinations

Regulations regarding animals can be found in Title 6 of the Temecula Municipal Code.  Zoning regulations regarding animals can be found in Title 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code.