LA County Animal Care: Downey Animal Care Center
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- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Downey and southeast Los Angeles County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 1, 2026
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LA County animal shelter in Downey.
How to reach them
Where: 11258 South Garfield Avenue, Downey, CA 90242
Good to know
- Services: Adoption
- How to get started: Call the South County Communication Center, staffed 24 hours, or check the LA County Animal Care site for public hours
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
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