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Folsom vs Sacramento

How do animal hoarding rules compare between Folsom, CA and Sacramento, CA?

Folsom, CA

Sacramento County

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Sacramento, CA

Sacramento County

Heavy Restrictions

Sacramento City Code Title 22 and California Penal Code 597 allow Sacramento County Animal Care Services and SacPD to seize animals kept in hoarding conditions and pursue criminal charges when owners cannot meet basic care, sanitation, and veterinary needs.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactFolsomSacramento
Local code-Title 22 Animals
State law-Penal Code 597
Lead agency-County Animal Care
Coordination-Public Health and SacPD

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Folsom FAQ

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Sacramento FAQ

How do I report suspected animal hoarding?

Call Sacramento County Animal Care dispatch and 311. Provide the address, an estimate of animal numbers, and observable conditions like odor, sick animals, or unsanitary surroundings.

Can the city ban someone from owning pets?

Yes. Courts can impose ownership prohibitions following a Penal Code 597 conviction, and shelters can refuse to adopt out to individuals with documented hoarding history.

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