Plumas County Animal Services, a department of the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, runs the animal shelter and enforces Animal Control laws across the area from their Quincy location. If you’ve lost a dog in the Shasta Cascade region, this is one of the first places to check. The shelter maintains a safe, humane environment for stray animals while staff work to reunite lost dogs with their owners. They keep detailed records of incoming animals, so calling or visiting in person gives you the best chance of finding your dog quickly if it’s been picked up in the area.

The shelter also handles adoptions and collaborates with local organizations to place unwanted dogs into homes, which helps reduce the number of strays in the community. If you’re looking to adopt, their staff can tell you what dogs are currently available and help match you with a good fit for your household and lifestyle. They emphasize responsible pet ownership, so be prepared to answer questions about your living situation and how you plan to care for a dog.

The team here takes animal welfare seriously and understands that losing a dog or finding a stray creates real stress. They’re accustomed to working with anxious owners and can give you practical advice about search efforts in your neighborhood. Since Plumas County covers remote mountain terrain and rural areas where dogs can wander far from home, having an organized shelter working on reunifications makes a real difference. The staff can also provide information about microchipping and licensing, which significantly improve the odds of getting a lost dog back home. You can reach them for inquiries or to report a lost or found dog, and their website through the County of Plumas has additional details about their programs.