The Animal Control Unit provides the following services to the Newport Beach community:
- Patrol the beaches, parks, and neighborhoods to enforce local, state, and federal laws
- Respond to citizen complaints and inquiries
- Transport injured animals to care facilities
- Pick up stray and abandoned animals
- Return stray animals to owners whenever possible
- Investigate and report any animal bites
- Investigate and prepare cases for court
- Conduct permit inspections for private and commercial animal establishments
- Provide city-sponsored aid and mutual aid to other agencies
- Provide assistance to police officers when an animal is involved
