Care Centers in LA County
Castaic
How to Find Us
Directions
Take the 5 Freeway northbound (in most cases), exit on Parker Road and go east. Make a right on Castaic Road (becomes Tapia Canyon Road) and make a left on Charlie Canyon Road.
Hours
Monday - Saturday
11:00am to 5:00pm
Services include adoptions, lost and found, licensing your pet, and general pet assistance.
Sundays and Holidays
Limited services.
The animal care centers will be closed for public viewing. The ACCs will continue to admit stray animals to protect animal and public safety, reunite lost pets with their families, and process Adoption Partner placements.
Castaic Animal Care Center Leaders
Fred Agoopi
Animal Care Center Manager
Fred Agoopi has been an Animal Control Manager for the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control since month? 2021. He started his career with the Department in 1999 as an Animal Shelter Aid and has promoted through the ranks to his current position. He also served as the Department’s Emergency Operation Coordinator and a former lead for the Departmental Animal Response Team (DART).
Fred has dedicated himself to animal welfare and to the communities he serves. His goal is to increase public education, outreach in the community, and promoting responsible pet ownership.
Fred’s passion besides family and friends is his love for the outdoors.
Dr. Joselito San Juan
Animal Care Center Veterinarian
Dr. Joselito San Juan has been a veterinarian with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control since 2012. Before becoming a veterinarian with DACC, he spent six and a half years working as a registered veterinary technician for the County and City of Los Angeles.
Dr. San Juan is a graduate of Central Luzon State University, earning a B.S. in Animal Husbandry and a Doctorate of Veterinary Science and Medicine. While in the Philippines he was a scholar of former President Joseph Estrada’s Education Research Assistance Program Foundation. He completed his clinical year at Kansas State University in 2009.
Dr. San Juan is a member of both the Filipino and American chapters of Rodeo Club. He is also a member of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA) and California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
He is dedicated to treating and caring for the animals that come to the care center.
Castaic Animal Care Center Service Area
Acton (unincorporated area)
Agua Dulce (unincorporated area)
Bouquet Canyon (unincorporated area)
Canyon Country (unincorporated area)
Castaic (unincorporated area)
Gorman (unincorporated area)
Green Valley (unincorporated area)
Kagel Canyon (unincorporated area)
Lang (unincorporated area)
Newhall (City), Newhall (unincorporated area)
San Fernando (unincorporated area)
Santa Clarita (City)
Saugus (unincorporated area)
Stevenson Ranch (unincorporated area)
Tujunga (unincorporated area)
Valencia (unincorporated area)
How Can I Help?
We are looking for committed volunteers with a love for animals to help us improve animal care and provide programs that are vital to a healthy community. Please consider becoming a volunteer in one of our seven animal care centers. Your time and donations can mean all the difference.
