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πŸ” Animal Ordinances/Animal Hoarding

Huntington Beach vs Santa Ana

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

Huntington Beach and Santa Ana have similar restriction levels.

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.

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Santa Ana, CA

Orange County

Some Restrictions

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

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Key Facts Comparison

FactHuntington BeachSanta Ana
Animal LimitsPer zonePer zone
OC Animal Care(714) 935-6848(714) 935-6848
Cruelty LawCA PC 597CA PC 597
Code Enforcement(714) 536-5577(714) 647-6900

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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.

Santa Ana FAQ

How many pets can I have?

Varies by zone. Contact Code Enforcement at (714) 647-6900.

How do I report hoarding?

OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 for welfare. Code Enforcement at (714) 647-6900 for violations.

What are penalties?

Code fines plus criminal cruelty charges under PC 597 if applicable.

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