At any time that you need to phone for service, call the Police Department at 599-2102 so the department can dispatch one of the Animal Control Officers.

To afford every resident peace and harmony, the City animal control ordinances are strictly enforced.  The four most common violations are:

• Leash Law  (dogs running at large) RMC 6.24.010 (.pdf 537k)and 6.12.110(C) (491k)

• Public Nuisance (barking dogs), RMC 6.12.110 (B)

• Failure to License RMC 6.24.110

• Pooper Scooper Law (if you walk your dog and fail to pick up after him you could be cited.)  RMC 6.12.110 (D)

The City of Ripon acknowledges the importance of pets in people's lives.  Pet owners have a responsibility to ensure that their pets do not become a nuisance for surrounding neighbors.   

Utilizing one fully equipped Animal Services Unit Truck and an additional Marked pickup, the Community Service Officers (CSOs) respond to many types of call for service.

The City of Ripon is bordered on the south side by the Stanislaus River.  This riparian environment creates a excellent wildlife habitat.  It's not uncommon for officers to see coyotes or foxes on Main St. during the night shift. CSO's have rescued Great Horned Owls on more than one occasion.  They have also had the "pleasure" of responding to calls of "Help there's a skunk under my house!"  Additional types of services are: 

Adoptions Stray animal pick-up Animal welfare checks Animal cruelty investigations Vicious/Dangerous animal investigations Fighting animal investigations Dog bite investigations Dead stray animal pick-up  Wildlife Rescue

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If you have questions or concerns about Animal Services issues,
email a Shelter Assistant shelter@cityofripon.org
or call the Ripon Police Department at 599-2102.