One of the best parts about living in Glendale is being able to enjoy the comforts of the city while being close to natural beauty and the wonder of the Verdugo Mountains and other open spaces. However, with that beauty come inevitable run-ins with local wildlife, including the coyote. To promote community safety and information about managing coyotes in our neighborhoods, the City of Glendale has compiled a variety of tools and tips to keep your family safe.

Pet Licensing:  

California law requires dogs four months and older to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed. All dogs in Glendale must have a current license and comply with the law. 

Pasadena Humane provides licensing for pets in Glendale. Pet owners can purchase new pet licenses, renew existing pet licenses, submit proof of rabies vaccinations, spay/neuter certificates, and update records through the Pasadena Humane website.

A license tag greatly improves the chance that your dog (or cat) will be returned home if they get lost. When you purchase a license, your pet is assigned a unique ID number that links to you as the owner. Better yet, if an animal control officer picks up your licensed dog (or cat) as a stray, they may be able to return the pet directly to your door.

Each official Pasadena Humane license tag is now equipped with DocuPet’s HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service, which includes a dedicated dispatch team working around the clock to locate and reunite lost pets.  When lost pets end up in shelters, those with license tags get home faster, opening up shelter space for the animals that truly need it. License fees also help support critical community initiatives. 

Report a Coyote Sighting:

The City of Glendale’s interactive “Animal Sightings” map makes it easy to report a coyote sighting or check if wildlife was spotted in your area. If you see coyotes or other wildlife, report the sighting at wildlifemap.glendaleca.gov

Tips for Managing Coyote & Wildlife Problems:

• If a coyote is encountered, scare it away by yelling, stomping your feet and waving your arms, and/or throwing rocks or other objects towards (but not at) the coyote . It is important to maintain a coyote’s natural fear of humans.

• Don’t leave small children unattended where coyotes frequent.

• Never feed coyotes or provide them with water.

• Don’t give coyotes access to garbage. Keep trash lids on tight and don’t put trash cans out until the morning of pick-up so coyotes and other wildlife will have less time to scavenge and won’t have the cover of darkness. Wildlife are most active in the spring and summer, and especially at night or twilight.

• Prevent access to fruit and compost. Pick up fallen fruit and keep compost piles securely covered. Cover new compost with soil or lime to prevent it from smelling and never include animal matter.

• If possible, feed dogs and cats indoors. Don’t feed feral (wild) cats. Coyotes prey on them along with any food you leave out for them.

• Prevent the buildup of food under bird feeders.

• Keep cats and small to medium-size dogs indoors, especially from dusk to dawn. If you suspect losing a pet to a coyote or other animal, notify your neighbors. Once it finds easy prey, it will continue to hunt in the area.

• Prune shrubs and trees several feet above the ground; clear brush and weeds to deprive rodents of shelter and reduce protective cover for wildlife.

• Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house

WARNING: Feeding coyotes is dangerous to our community and prohibited by law 6.04.140 GMC

Coyote Coloring Book:

Teach kids the importance of coyote safety with Glendale’s informational coloring book! It’s filled with puzzles, games and helpful illustrations that make it fun and easy to learn how to keep your loved ones safe. The small booklet can be downloaded for printing by clicking here.

Other Useful Resources:

Adults' Guide to Avoiding Coyote Conflict

Preventing Coyote Conflict

Protecting Your Pets

Department of Fish and Game

Bear Safety [PDF]

Mountain Lion Safety Information

Pasadena Humane

Lost and Found Pets

Wildlife

Low Cost Spay and Neuter Program

Barking Dog Issues:

The Glendale Police Department does not handle barking dog calls. The City of Glendale contracts with Pasadena Humane to handle animal control needs.

Pasadena Humane's Animal Control Officers are there to help you resolve complaints regarding barking dogs through communication, education, and if necessary, legal process.

If you have any questions or would like to report a dog(s) that bark excessively in the City of Glendale, please call (626) 792-7151 or visit Pasadena Humane's website.

After business hours, or for animal related emergencies, residents should call the Glendale Police Department at: (818) 548-4911.

For more information about wildlife safety, please contact Pasadena Humane at (626) 792-7151.

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