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The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority, a joint powers agency based in Downey that provides animal control and sheltering for a group of southeast Los Angeles County cities under contract.

Adoption fee From $60
Hours Animal viewing Tue-Fri 11am-6pm and Sat 10am-5pm. Adoption enquiries Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat 8am-5pm, Thu 9am-6pm.
Areas served Southeast Los Angeles County contract cities, California
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $60

Cats 6 weeks-12 months: $120; cats 1-5 years: $100; cats 5+ years: $60

Requirements

Adoption fees cover the first set of vaccinations, a microchip and flea treatment. Cats are spayed or neutered, though some adoptions require an additional spay/neuter deposit.

How it works

Animals are held for a set period to allow owners to reclaim lost pets; prospective adopters may place a hold during this time. Once unclaimed animals become available, complete paperwork and payment to receive a release date and time.

Location

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The area

Los Angeles County at a glance

Population 9,808,667
Housing units 3,650,466
Est. households with a cat 1,096,680

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats from 6 weeks to 12 months are $120, cats 1 to 5 years are $100, and cats over 5 years are $60.

Which cities does SEAACA cover?

Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Buena Park, Downey, Lakewood, La Palma, Montebello, Norwalk, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, South El Monte, South Gate and Vernon.

What are your hours?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8am-5pm, and Thursday 9am-6pm.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact SEAACA at (562) 803-3301 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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