Pet licensing is provided by Orange County Animal Care Services through a contract with the City of Lake Forest. For information on pet licensing, please call (714) 935-6848 or (949) 249-5160, Monday - Friday. Or, visit Animal Care Services at http://www.ocpetinfo.com/.
How many animals are allowed in a home?
A person may keep up to four (4) licensed dogs over the age of four months and four (4) cats over the age of four months. An animal permit application issued by OC Animal Care is required for individuals to keep a greater number of animals. For more information, contact OC Animal Care at www.ocpetinfo.com.
What is included in the Animal Control/Vector Control category?
Animal Control Services include pet licensing, patrol, adoption, and housing of dogs, cats and exotic animals. Vector Control involves any insect, rodent, or other animal of public health significance capable of harboring or transmitting disease to humans.
Who do I call about a barking dog?
Orange County Animal Care, under contract to the City of Lake Forest, assists in the resolution of barking dog complaints through its "Barking Dog Ordinance." Click here for more information on the barking dog ordinance, or call Orange County Animal Care Services at (949) 249-5160, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Who do I call about flies, rats and mosquitoes?
The Orange County Vector Control Agency handles all calls regarding fly, rat and mosquito infestations. Orange County Vector control can be reached at (714) 971-2421, or visit their website at http://www.ocvcd.org/.
Who do I contact to remove a dead animal in the street?
The City of Lake Forest contracts with OC Animal Care for animal control services. Dead animals can be reported by calling Animal Control at (714) 935-6848 or visiting website at http://ocpetinfo.com.
Who should I call about a swarm of bees?
If bees are attacking a person, call 911. For bees on private property, check the phone book under bees. For bees on public property, please call the Lake Forest Public Works Department at (949) 461-3480.
