LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — County officials reported Thursday that Lake County Animal Care and Control is suspending its after-hours on-call services.
The reason: Lake County Animal Care and Control is currently understaffed and so unable to provide those customary services, officials reported.
Effective Friday, March 1, those services will be suspended while new staff is onboarded and trained.
County officials reported that work has already begun to train one newly hired animal control officer and recruit for the remaining vacancy.
After-hours on-call services will resume when staffing levels allow for safe operation, the county reported.
If injured stray dogs and cats are found outside of Animal Care and Control’s business hours, they can still be taken to a local veterinarian to receive care.
“Our contract answering service will still be receiving after-hours calls during this time,” said Lake County’s Animal Care and Control Director Jonathan Armas. “Any calls received will be documented, and an officer will respond the next weekday.”
Any further questions can be directed to Lake County Animal Care and Control during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 707-263-0278.
“We appreciate the community’s understanding and are committed to providing the best possible services within resource and staffing limitations,” said Armas.