HomeMy WebLinkAboutCODE Pet-FactsCITY OF PALM DESERT
Animal Vaccination/Adoption and Spay/Neuter Incentive Program
Factsheet
Updated 06/05/24
About the Program
Palm Desert residents with proof of residency are eligible to receive reimbursements for
spay and neutering procedures and routine vaccinations conducted at all Coachella
Valley non-profit animal organizations and Palm Desert for-profit animal clinics.
Reimbursements are available for up to four animals per household per year at a rate of
$25 for routine vaccinations and $100 for cats-$150 for dogs per spay, neuter, and
adoption on a first come first served basis based on available funds. Upon request for
reimbursement, residents must provide proof of residency by presenting a utility bill
with their City of Palm Desert address, a property tax bill with their City of Palm Desert
address, or your rental or lease agreement with a utility bill showing the City of Palm
Desert address.
Reimbursements are processed at the City of Palm Desert Code Compliance counter at
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. For more information call 760-346-0611.
Eligible Procedures: Spay, neuter or Microchip of a cat or dog
Microchip- Reimbursable amount: up to $21
Eligible Vaccinations
Dogs: Rabies, DA2PD, DA2PP/4 in 1 (Distemper, Adenovirus/Hepatitis,
Parainfluenza), DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvo), and Bordetella, all
boosters for above vaccinations
Cats: Rabies, FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici and Panleukopenia), FELV
(Feline Leukemia), all boosters for the above vaccinations
Coachella Valley Nonprofit Clinics (As of date of print)
Animal Samaritans of the Desert (in the Coachella Valley Animal Campus building),
72120 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, 760-343-3477
Palm Springs Animal Shelter, 4575 E Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, 760-416-5718
Animal Action League, Mobile reimbursements can only be made for work done in Palm
Desert, 760-366-1100
Palm Desert For-Profit Clinics (As of date of print)
Animal Hospital of the Desert, 44350 Monterey Avenue, 760-568-5151
Banfield Pet Hospital (Inside PetSmart), 34900 Monterey Avenue, 760-202-1837
Country Club Animal Hospital, 72608 El Paseo, Ste. 4 760-491-1008
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Animal Vaccination/Adoption and Spay/Neuter Incentive Program
Factsheet
Updated 06/05/24
El Paseo Animal Hospital, 42065 Washington Street, Suite D, 760-772-2222
Vetco (Inside PetCo), 72453 Highway 111, 760-341-3541
Palm Desert Pet Hospital, 41990 Cook St. Ste. B201, 760-548-3352
Animal Adoptions
Residents seeking reimbursement for Pet Adoptions are required to submit the
following information to the Development Services Department:
1. Proof of residency within the City of Palm Desert by presenting one of
the following options:
a. Utility bill and property tax bill with the resident's city address, or
b. Rental or lease agreement and a utility bill with the resident's city address.
2. Receipt showing payment for pet adoption from one of the following sources:
a. Coachella Valley Animal Campus, or
b. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with offices located within the city.
3. Terms and Conditions:
a. Nonprofit organizations must meet the IRS criteria to be classified as
nonprofit and may be required to provide proof of current tax-exempt
status pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 501.
4. Reimbursement rates shall be commensurate with the approved
Riverside County fee schedule for adoptions.
Approved Locations
Riverside Clinic
(951) 358-7387
6851 Van Buren Blvd.
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Coachella Valley Animal Campus Clinic
(760) 343-3644
72-040 Pet Land Place
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Loving All Animals
(760) 834-7000
83496 51st Avenue
Coachella, CA 92236