The city of Baldwin Park will transition its animal care and control services July 1 to the Pomona-based Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA, expanding access to care and resources for pets and their families.
“Partnering with the Inland Valley Humane Society is a meaningful step forward in how we protect and care for all animals across Baldwin Park,” Baldwin Park Mayor Daniel Damian said in a statement. “We are proud to bring IVHS’ expertise and quality services to our city as we continue to ensure that every animal in Baldwin Park receives the highest level of care.”
Under the new partnership, Baldwin Park will continue to provide animal control and enforcement, assistance with stray and injured animals, wildlife response, pet licensing support and community education. The transition marks a shift to a more localized service model, with a dedicated animal control officer assigned exclusively to Baldwin Park, officials said.
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control currently operates the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center at 4275 N. Elton St.
Available seven days a week, the new animal control officer will respond to calls for stray and injured animals, assist with lost and found pets and address public safety concerns. Officials expect this focused, local presence to improve response times.
With the support of the Humane Society, pet owners in the city will also have access to affordable veterinary care, microchipping and resources to help keep pets in their homes, including a free pet pantry, temporary housing support, financial assistance and access to other pet care resources.
“We are excited to serve the Baldwin Park community with enhanced animal care programming and services,” IVHS President and CEO Nikole Bresciani said in a statement. “This partnership builds upon the city’s ongoing commitment to animal care and ensures Baldwin Park residents, pets and wildlife are safe, supported and thriving.”
As part of this transition, the city has adopted the Getting to Zero initiative, which focuses on eliminating the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable animals. This initiative features spay and neuter programs, foster networks, rescue partnerships and managed intake practices that aim to reduce unnecessary shelter admissions.
City staff are working closely with IVHS and Los Angeles County to ensure a smooth transition ahead of the July 1 start date. Animal services will remain fully available throughout the process, and residents can expect uninterrupted access to assistance.
Starting July 1, residents seeking animal-related services, including reporting stray or injured animals or requesting animal control, will contact IVHS at 909-623-9777. Animals picked up in Baldwin Park will be transported to IVHS’ main shelter campus at 500 Humane Way, Pomona, CA.
