{"id":169668,"date":"2026-02-08T21:50:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/169668\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T21:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:50:07","slug":"la-county-law-requires-pet-owners-to-spay-and-neuter-and-february-clinics-can-help-pasadena-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/169668\/","title":{"rendered":"LA County Law Requires Pet Owners to Spay and Neuter \u2014 and February Clinics Can Help \u2013 Pasadena Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"[photo credit: County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control]Pet owners in Altadena and other unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County are required by law to have their dogs and cats spayed or neutered, and this month the county is offering low-cost clinics to help them comply.<\/p>\n

The requirement falls under LA County Code Title 10, which mandates spaying and neutering for all dogs and cats in the county\u2019s jurisdiction. Failure to comply can result in citations and fines, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, the agency that provides animal services for Altadena and other unincorporated areas. DACC is promoting the clinics as part of National Spay\/Neuter Awareness Month, which falls each February ahead of the spring and summer months when shelters see a surge in animal intake.<\/p>\n

\u201cFebruary is the perfect time for pet owners to take action and have their pets spayed and neutered,\u201d said Marcia Mayeda, director of DACC. \u201cBy doing so, we can help prevent unwanted litters and ensure that our animal care centers are not overwhelmed during the warmer months when the number of animals typically increases.\u201d<\/p>\n

DACC operates seven animal care centers across Los Angeles County and serves more than three million residents, according to the agency. Unlike Pasadena, which\u00a0contracts with\u00a0Pasadena Humane to provide\u00a0animal services, Altadena relies on DACC as its primary provider for animal care and control.<\/p>\n

The agency says spaying and neutering also carries health benefits for pets. Spaying eliminates the risk of uterine infections and reduces the risk of mammary tumors in female pets, while neutering prevents testicular cancer and decreases the likelihood of prostate issues in males, according to DACC. The procedures can also reduce roaming behavior, making pets less likely to wander from home and risk injury.<\/p>\n

Pet owners can find information about DACC\u2019s low-cost spay\/neuter clinics and schedule appointments at\u00a0animalcare.lacounty.gov\/spay-and-neuter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The campaign carries particular relevance in the Altadena area, where the Eaton Fire in January 2025 disrupted neighborhoods and strained local services. DACC\u2019s seven centers continue to serve as the primary animal care provider for the county\u2019s unincorporated communities.<\/p>\n

Mayeda said the agency\u2019s goal is to reduce animal intake before it spikes.<\/p>\n

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