A division of the Clovis Police Department, Clovis Animal Services handles everything from lost pet emergencies to animal rescues across the city. If your dog goes missing, the Animal Response Team can help track them down. The team also responds to calls about injured animals, strays roaming neighborhoods, or dogs that might pose a safety risk to the community.

The Clovis Animal Receiving & Care Center is where lost, injured, or homeless dogs are brought when they need immediate care and shelter. The staff there works to reunite dogs with their owners whenever possible, which is the best-case scenario for any lost pet situation. They provide medical attention and a safe place while they track down owners and piece together where a dog came from.

When a dog can’t be reunited with their original family, they move to the adoption center, Miss Winkles, where they get another chance at finding a home. This two-step process means dogs get care first and a real opportunity to go home before moving into the adoption pipeline.

Beyond emergency response and shelter services, the Animal Response Team also educates residents about responsible dog ownership and local animal policies. They’re a resource if you have questions about what’s legal in Clovis or how to handle wildlife or neighborhood dog issues. Since they’re part of the police department, they can also respond to situations where a dog’s behavior crosses from lost-pet territory into public safety concerns.

If your dog is missing, contacting them should be one of your first calls—they have the infrastructure to search and the authority to investigate sightings across the city. Even if you find your dog on your own, it’s worth reporting them found to the center so they can stop any active search efforts and help other people looking for their dogs.