Thousand Oaks follows Ventura County animal services policy: dogs and cats redeemed from the shelter must be microchipped before release. Owners are encouraged to microchip pets at vaccination to comply with TOMC Title 6 identification rules.
Conejo Valley Animal Control, the Ventura County agency contracted to serve Thousand Oaks, requires every impounded dog or cat to be microchipped before redemption, with the chip registered to the owner. TOMC Title 6 also obligates owners to keep identification current so lost pets can be returned. Veterinarians and the Camarillo shelter offer low-cost chipping clinics. Owners must update registry contact information when they move; outdated chips frustrate reunification and may extend impound holds and fees.
Failure to microchip a redeemed pet, or to update registration after moving, results in extended impound, additional fees, and noncompliance citations.
Thousand Oaks, CA
Dogs in Thousand Oaks must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet when on public property. The city provides designated off-leash dog parks at Conejo Creek Park ...
Thousand Oaks, CA
Thousand Oaks Title 6 (Animals) requires owned cats over four months to be vaccinated against rabies and identifiable. Conejo Valley Animal Control handles i...
See how other cities in Ventura County handle microchipping.
See how Thousand Oaks's microchipping rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.