Cindy Walden, Animal Services Officer
(916) 355-7230
The City of Folsom's Animal Services Division is managed by the Folsom Police Department. The animal services division is staffed with one officer, Cindy Walden. Officer Walden can be reached directly by email cwalden@folsom.ca.us or you may contact Folsom Police Dispatch at 355-7230 at any time with animal related issues.
The Animal Services Division's "Fourth Wednesday" rabies, microchip, and license clinics are held the fourth Wednesday of each month, except November and December at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Please bring all dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier. Rabies shots - $5, Microchips $20.
Animal Shelter Services: Animal shelter services are provided by Blue Ravine Animal Hospital. Blue Ravine Animal Hospital is located at 1770 Prairie City Road, Folsom. 916.984.0990. The shelter is open Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm, and Saturday's 8am - 5pm. If you have a lost or found pet, contact the Blue Ravine Animal Hospital during their hours of operation, or call Folsom Police Dispatch at 355-7230.
Wildlife Services: If you find injured wildlife, please contact Wildlife Care at 916.965.WILD. The State Department of Fish Game wants to be notified if you spot large, potentially dangerous wildlife, such as mountain lion or bear. Contact Fish and Game 24 hour dispatch at 916.358.1312. Nuisance wildlife issues are handled by USDA Wildlife Services. You must call between 816.875.6603, 7:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m. M-F to arrange for trapping and removal of the nuisance wildlife.
Click here for a City of Folsom license application:
Pet License Application
Altered Pets - $15 per year, $40 for 3 years
Unaltered Pets - $30 per year, $85 for 3 years
Click on the links below for further information:
Breaking the Barking Habit
Heat Stress
Lost Pets
Microchip Identification
Rabies Information
Service Agencies Outside of Folsom:
Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation - 916.368.7387
City of Rancho Cordova Animal Services - 916.851.8852
El Dorado County Animal Services - 530.621.5795
Placer County Animal Services - 530.886.5500
