Comprehensive data and statistics for animal control services in Downey, California. Covering both SEAACA (Southeast Area Animal Control Authority) and the LA County Downey Animal Care Center serving surrounding communities.
SEAACA is the primary animal control provider for the City of Downey and 13 other Southeast Los Angeles County cities [^25^] [^28^]. Located at 9777 Seaaca Street in Downey, the authority handles animal sheltering, field services, enforcement, and community education programs.
Call (562) 803-3301 for animal control services, shelter inquiries, and field operations [^25^] [^28^].
Located at 9777 Seaaca Street, Downey, CA 90241. Provides sheltering, adoptions, lost and found, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services [^25^].
Serves Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Buena Park, Downey, Lakewood, and 9 additional Southeast LA County cities [^28^].
Did you know? SEAACA was recognized by Best Friends Animal Society for reducing the number of animals without positive outcomes by more than 1,000 in 2021 [^23^].
Operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC), the Downey center is one of seven county facilities. Important: This center does not serve the City of Downey itself—that jurisdiction belongs to SEAACA [^21^].
LA County DACC Facility
11258 South Garfield Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 940-6898
General / Adoptions
downeyctaip@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Email Contact
Mon–Sat: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: Limited services, closed to public viewing [^21^] [^22^]
Service Area Note: The Downey Animal Care Center serves Alhambra, Artesia, Bell, Compton, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, Monterey Park, Whittier, and other unincorporated areas—but not the City of Downey [^21^].
Countywide Statistics
44,711 Annual Admissions
Total animals entering LA County DACC care centers [^33^]
13,209 Adoptions
Animals placed in permanent homes [^33^]
6,106 Rescued
Animals transferred to rescue partners [^33^]
3,176 Returned to Owner
Lost pets reunited with families [^33^]
No-Kill Progress: LA County DACC has received over $1 million in grants for its Pets Are Family (PAF) program, providing Care vouchers up to $500, free wellness exams, vaccinations, and a pet food pantry to keep pets with their families [^30^].
Whether you live in the City of Downey or a surrounding LA County jurisdiction, follow these steps to report stray animals, request services, or access shelter resources.
If you live in the City of Downey, contact SEAACA at (562) 803-3301. If you live in Alhambra, Bell, Compton, Whittier, or other unincorporated areas, contact the LA County Downey Animal Care Center at (562) 940-6898 [^21^] [^25^].
SEAACA: 9777 Seaaca Street, Downey, CA 90241 | (562) 803-3301. LA County Downey ACC: 11258 S. Garfield Ave., Downey, CA 90242 | (562) 940-6898 [^21^] [^25^].
If you witness animal cruelty, report it immediately. Both SEAACA and LA County DACC investigate cruelty cases. You can also file reports online through LA County's request services portal [^26^].
Both facilities welcome adopters, fosters, and volunteers. LA County DACC offers bottle baby foster programs and volunteer opportunities at all seven care centers [^19^] [^26^].
Two facilities serve the Downey area—know which one covers your city.
Downey's demographics and geography shape its animal control needs, from urban stray populations to multi-city regional coordination.
2020 Census population. Part of the Gateway Cities region in southeastern Los Angeles County.
Cities served by SEAACA including Downey, Bellflower, Buena Park, Bell Gardens, Lakewood, and more [^28^].
Total DACC facilities across LA County: Downey, Carson/Gardena, Baldwin Park, Lancaster, Palmdale, Castaic, and Agoura [^19^].
Years. A young, family-oriented community with high pet ownership rates.
Of Downey residents. A predominantly Hispanic community with strong multi-generational family structures.
Downey has a strong pet-owning culture, driving demand for shelter services, licensing, and spay/neuter programs.
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Plus: East LA, Florence/Firestone, Hawaiian Gardens, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Monterey Park, Walnut Park, and other unincorporated areas [^21^].
Downey's unique position as both a standalone city (served by SEAACA) and a host city for an LA County Animal Care Center creates a dual-service landscape that residents must navigate carefully. With 114,355 residents and a 74.7% Hispanic population, bilingual services and culturally competent outreach are essential [^25^] [^28^]. The LA County Downey ACC's 44,711 annual admissions countywide—and its recognition for reducing negative outcomes by over 1,000 animals in 2021—demonstrate the scale of regional animal welfare operations [^23^] [^33^]. Nationally, shelter euthanasia rates have dropped from 13% to 8% since 2019, and 2025 data shows continued progress with shorter adoption stays and increased rescue transfers [^29^] [^32^]. For Downey families, this means more resources than ever to keep pets safe, healthy, and home.
City of Downey residents: contact SEAACA. Surrounding LA County areas: contact the Downey Animal Care Center.
SEAACA: (562) 803-3301 | LA County Downey ACC: (562) 940-6898
