Animal Services

Dog Licenses

The State of California requires all dogs four months of age and older to be licensed.

• Pasadena Humane administers dog licensing for Sierra Madre.

• Licenses may be obtained online through Pasadena Humane.

• Licenses are also available at Sierra Madre City Hall.

• Licensing questions may be directed to Pasadena Humane.

Licensing Department: (626) 792-7151 ext. 1981
Email: licensing@pasadenahumane.org
Hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Adoption

Pasadena Humane operates a full-service animal shelter in Pasadena with a wide selection of animals available for adoption. Training classes are also offered to assist with pet behavior.

Animal Attacks

Animal attacks should be reported directly to Pasadena Humane at:
(626) 792-7151

Animal Cruelty or Neglect

• Animal cruelty investigations are conducted jointly by the Sierra Madre Police Department and Pasadena Humane.

• Barking dogs and noise complaints should be reported to the Sierra Madre Police Department (non-emergency).

Sierra Madre Police (Non-Emergency): (626) 355-1414

Injured, Stray, or Lost Animals

Reports of injured, stray, or lost animals — including dogs, cats, and wildlife — should be directed to Pasadena Humane:

(626) 792-7151

Animal Noise and Ordinances

Sierra Madre has ordinances related to noisy animals, including barking dogs.

Excessive animal noise may be reported to the Sierra Madre Police Department (non-emergency).

Officers may assist in resolving concerns before escalation to court proceedings.

Non-Emergency: (626) 355-1414

Control and Leashing of Dogs

Dogs must be restrained by a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length and must remain under the control of a competent person at all times.

Dogs may not run at large on public or private property unless properly enclosed.

Dog Park

Sierra Madre offers a designated dog park located at:

Sierra Vista Park
611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.