Summary
Alhambra's animal control comes from a county shelter all the way in Downey, and residents are frustrated with slow response times, dead animal pickups, and short holding periods for lost pets. The council wants staff to bring back other options, possibly Pasadena Humane Society.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
No penalty to terminate, but a new provider could cost more — the exact price difference is unknown.
Pet owners and residents needing faster animal control response, especially on the city's west side.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 12, 2026
The city is putting its LA County animal control contract out to bid, looking at Pasadena Humane and other providers to possibly save money and improve service.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 14, 2026
Alhambra's animal control comes from a county shelter all the way in Downey, and residents are frustrated with slow response times, dead animal pickups, and short holding periods for lost pets. The council wants staff to bring back other options, possibly Pasadena Humane Society.
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