If you’re buying a home with a La Puente mailing address and have a pet, start by confirming which jurisdiction the property is in. The City of La Puente licenses pets within the incorporated city. For an address in unincorporated La Puente, contact LA County Animal Control.
The new La Puente Paws & Play Park is at 16550 Old Valley Boulevard. Its opening is a separate matter from where you get a pet license: first-time city licensing takes place at City Hall.
Who handles pet licensing at your address?
The city handles licensing within incorporated La Puente, while residents of the unincorporated area are directed to LA County Animal Control.
The city’s Animal Control page says city animal licensing has been handled by La Puente since July 1, 2019. Its Animal Control officers serve residents of the incorporated city.
A La Puente mailing address doesn’t settle the question. Before or after buying, confirm whether the property is within the city or in unincorporated county territory. That answer determines both the licensing office and whom to contact for animal calls.
For the unincorporated area, the city lists LA County Animal Control at (626) 962-3577. Ask that office about licensing for a county address.
The distinction also matters when reading about nearby places. The guide to Rowland Heights RV parking rules concerns an unincorporated county community.
Where do you get a first-time city license?
All new pet licensing, meaning the first license for that pet, must be done in person at the Animal Control Services Desk at City Hall, 15900 E. Main Street.
The listed desk hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The main line is (626) 855-1555. Check the Animal Control page or call the desk for current rules before going, and ask what to bring for a first-time license.
For renewals, the page lists a valid and current rabies certificate with at least 5 months before expiration, proof of spay or neuter to qualify for the discount, and a valid driver license or ID showing your current residence address.
Those document requirements appear under renewals. The page’s first-time licensing instruction specifies the in-person visit to the City Hall desk.
What license rates does the city list?
The city lists different rates for dogs and cats and for altered and unaltered pets.
| Pet license category | Listed rate |
|---|---|
| Unaltered dog | $60 |
| Altered dog | $20 |
| Unaltered cat | $10 |
| Altered dog for seniors age 60 or older and veterans with disabilities | $7.50 |
| Altered cat | $5 |
These are the rates on the Animal Control page. Check with the desk for current rules and questions about the category that applies to your pet.
Keep the document requirement alongside the rate: the page calls for proof of spay or neuter to qualify for the renewal discount. A listed altered-pet rate doesn’t replace that paperwork.
What is Paws & Play Park, and has it opened?
La Puente Paws & Play Park is the facility at 16550 Old Valley Boulevard, and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune covered its opening on October 27, 2026.
City documents also call it the La Puente Dog Park and Kennel. The September 8, 2026 council minutes say the facility would begin a soft opening as of September 14, 2026, with a grand opening scheduled for October 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Those dates appear in the September 22 agenda packet available through the city’s Agenda and Minutes Portal.
You can read the San Gabriel Valley Tribune’s coverage of the opening.
The council record gives the planned opening dates. For a visit, ask the city about current park hours, entry rules and any fees to use the park. Also ask whether a pet license is needed to enter; the council records don’t answer that question.
What work do the city records describe?
The records describe completed steel and fencing work, along with later agenda items for monument signage and additional metal fabrication.
The steel work included fencing panels, gates and a steel roof for the trash enclosure. Awarded October 28, 2025, it started January 26, 2026 and was completed by August 18, 2026. The council accepted that work as complete on August 25, 2026.
That component totaled $387,345, paid from the city’s Capital Improvement Program Fund 283, Measure A, and a California Natural Resources grant in the Miscellaneous Grant Fund. The report describes its purpose as securing park facilities and controlling access to certain areas.
The October 13, 2026 agenda included a $36,500 purchase order for monument signage fabrication and installation, item D.3, plus authorization to solicit bids for additional metal fabrication, item D.4. The September 22 report projected sign construction from October 19, 2026 to November 20, 2026.
How does this fit into your home search?
Confirming the property’s jurisdiction gives you a concrete starting point for pet licensing during your home search.
R. learned about La Puente’s new dog park while looking for the notice that reminded him to renew his dog’s license. “If the city is opening the park, does the city handle the license now too?” he asked. The two subjects had appeared together often enough that he assumed they belonged to the same office. Before submitting another form, he checked whether licensing was administered by La Puente or through Los Angeles County. The answer mattered because he wanted the payment and vaccination record to reach the agency that actually maintains the license.
Other property questions deserve their own check. The guide to La Puente’s mixed-use overlay addresses that land-use topic. For questions about seller disclosures, see the California seller disclosure guide.
What should you ask Animal Control?
Ask Animal Control about current licensing rules, park access and any pet-limit question for the property.
The city’s Animal Control page doesn’t say how many pets are allowed per home. It also doesn’t explain whether the kennel accepts owner surrenders or how strays are held. Direct those questions to the office serving your address.
The city does identify VIDA, Volunteers in Defense of Animals, as the nonprofit it works with on adoptions of animals in city care. Ask the city about that process.
The short version
Your property’s jurisdiction determines which animal office to contact: La Puente handles city pet licensing, and unincorporated-area residents are directed to LA County Animal Control.
First-time city licenses must be obtained in person at City Hall. Ask the desk what to bring. Paws & Play Park is at 16550 Old Valley Boulevard; ask the city for current visiting rules.
This guide is educational, not legal or tax advice.
For a separate question about your property’s value, use the home value tool.
Common questions
Does La Puente or LA County license your pet?
The City of La Puente handles pet licensing within the incorporated city. Residents of unincorporated La Puente should contact LA County Animal Control at (626) 962-3577.
Where do you get a first-time city pet license?
All new licensing, meaning the first license for that pet, must be done in person at the Animal Control Services Desk at City Hall, 15900 E. Main Street.
What pet license rates does the city list?
The city lists unaltered dogs at $60, altered dogs at $20, unaltered cats at $10, and altered cats at $5. The altered dog rate for seniors age 60 or older and veterans with disabilities is $7.50.
Where is La Puente Paws & Play Park?
The park is at 16550 Old Valley Boulevard, La Puente. City documents also call it the La Puente Dog Park and Kennel.
