In Sutter County there are several laws and requirements that ensure the safety and health of both animals and people alike. If you have an animal or if you are thinking of getting an animal, please understand the responsibilities that come with owning an animal.

Use this portal to find more information about all matters related to owning or adopting animals as well as reporting of both animal nuisance or cruelty incidents alike.

County Links

Animal Bites
What to do when an animal bites someone. 

Bi-County Farm Advisor
Offering programs for livestock & range management and 4H youth development. 

Sutter Animal Services
Sutter Animal Services website. 

Keeping of Animals
Learn about animal keeping in the Sutter County Zoning Codes. 

Nuisance Animals
What you can do if there is a nuisance animal in your neighborhood. 

Web Links

ASPCA
Main website for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). 

California Cruelty to Animals Statues
California Civil Codes pertaining to animal cruelty. 

California Law - Carrying Animals in Motor Truck
Vehicle code regarding carrying of dogs or animals in the back of a vehicle intended for carrying a load. 

California Law - Caution When Passing Animals
Vehicle code regarding caution when passing animals on the road. 

CDFA Animal Health Branch
The Animal Health Branch of the California Department of Food & Agriculture. 

Yuba County Animal Care Services
Animal Care Services (Animal Control) in neighboring Yuba County.

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