City of Hanford Animal Control and Licensing

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 8am-4:30pm (closed 1-1:30pm for lunch); Friday 8am-noon

What it is

Shelters and rescues

Where

City of Hanford

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 4, 2026

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Hanford Police Department animal control and licensing. Dogs over four months old kept in the city must be licensed; cat licenses are optional and help identify lost cats.

Checked on the official website · November 4, 2026 What this means
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Good to know

• How to get started: Complete the license application and include a copy of a current rabies certificate and a spay/neuter certificate. Mail it or drop it off at the Animal Services address; card payments are in person only.

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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Sources

City of Hanford Animal Control and Licensing official page, checked November 4, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.