Effective January 5, 2025, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has expanded its role through a new municipal contract with the Town of Truckee to oversee shelter operations, veterinary services, and community outreach. This partnership is designed to address our community’s growing needs, elevate animal care, and broaden program availability, including low-cost spay/neuter clinics and pet wellness initiatives.
The Truckee Police Department will continue collaborating with HSTT, maintaining responsibility for animal control field services through our dedicated Community Service Officers. This includes investigating reports of abuse, enforcing Town of Truckee Animal Services Muni Code violations, and fielding community complaints.
To report suspected animal abuse, an animal bite, or to file an animal related complaint, please contact the Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center non-emergency line at 530-550-2320.
Disaster preparedness resources for you and your pet can be found on the Ready Truckee section of our website.
Animal Bites
All counties in California are considered “rabies areas”. As such, every time an animal bites a person, no matter the circumstances, it must be reported to the Truckee Police Department. Depending on the type of bite, the animal may be subject to a ten (10) to fourteen (14) day quarantine period in which the animal will be observed for signs and symptoms of the rabies virus.
Any person who willfully conceals information about the location or ownership of an animal subject to rabies, that has bitten or otherwise exposed a person to rabies, with the intent to prevent the quarantine or isolation of that animal is guilty of a misdemeanor.
To report a bite contact Police Non-Emergency dispatch at 530-550-2320.
Dog Bite Prevention Materials for Kids
File a Complaint
All complaints are acquired in confidence. Your information is not given to the person you are filing a complaint against. You will need to provide the type of complaint, an address where the animal lives (if known, very helpful), and your personal information so that we can recontact you if necessary. Complaints that are considered a public nuisance (barking, damage to property, or impeding lawful movement) are required to be submitted in writing. Please contact a Community Service Officer at (530) 550-2320 for additional information.
FILE A COMPLAINT ONLINE:
Barking Complaint Form | Animal Complaint Form
DOWNLOAD PDF FORMS:
Barking Complaint Form | Barking Log
Coexisting with Wildlife
We’re lucky to live so close to wildlife. It is possible to share space and safely coexist with native species. Learn more at KEEP ME WILD
Never feed wildlife. Our best approach for safe and harmonious coexistence is to avoid conditioning them with food and to humans.
Local Wildlife Organizations:
Lake Tahoe Wildlife (530) 577-2273 Lake Tahoe Wildlife may be available to assist with wildlife.
Injured Animals
Truckee Community Services Officers respond to all calls of injured animals. If you encounter any injured animals, please call our office or the Truckee Police dispatch immediately (530) 550-2320.
Coyotes
Seeing a Coyote should not be cause for alarm. Incredibly beneficial to the natural ecosystem, coyotes are a keystone species and help to keep rodent populations under control. They are often referred to as “nature’s clean-up crew.” Coexisting with Coyotes
Bats
Bats are fascinating animals; they are the world’s only flying mammal and can fly at speeds over 100 miles an hour. They also play a vital role their ecosystems by pollinating fruits, dispersing seeds and keeping insect populations balanced. What to do if a bat is in the house