Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup
πŸ” Animal Ordinances/Animal Hoarding

Anaheim vs Huntington Beach

How do animal hoarding rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Huntington Beach, CA?

Anaheim and Huntington Beach have similar restriction levels.

Anaheim, CA

Orange County

Some Restrictions

Animal hoarding in Anaheim is addressed through animal keeping limits in the municipal code and nuisance abatement. Exceeding permitted animal numbers or maintaining unsanitary conditions triggers enforcement by Code Enforcement and OC Animal Care.

View full Anaheim rules β†’

Huntington Beach, CA

Orange County

Some Restrictions

Animal hoarding in Huntington Beach is addressed through animal keeping limits and nuisance abatement. OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 investigates welfare complaints.

View full Huntington Beach rules β†’

Key Facts Comparison

FactAnaheimHuntington Beach
Animal LimitsPer zone in municipal codePer zone
OC Animal Care(714) 935-6848(714) 935-6848
Cruelty LawCA Penal Code 597CA PC 597
Code Enforcement(714) 765-4413(714) 536-5577

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Anaheim FAQ

How many pets can I have in Anaheim?

Limits vary by zone. Contact Code Enforcement at (714) 765-4413 for your zone's specific limits.

How do I report animal hoarding?

Contact OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 for welfare concerns. For code violations, call (714) 765-4413.

What are the penalties?

Code fines for exceeding limits. Animal cruelty under PC 597 carries up to $20,000 fine and imprisonment.

Huntington Beach FAQ

How many pets?

Varies by zone. Contact Code Enforcement at (714) 536-5577.

How to report?

OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848.

Penalties?

Code fines plus PC 597 criminal charges.

Want to add a third city?

Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.

Open Comparison Tool