Pet Fee Reimbursement Program

The City of Palm Desert is committed to supporting responsible pet ownership and helping reduce the number of animals in shelters. Through our Pet Reimbursement Program, Palm Desert residents may be eligible for financial assistance with common pet care expenses.

Available Reimbursements

Palm Desert residents (with proof of residency) may receive:

Vaccinations: Up to $25 per pet (proof of pet licensing required)
Spay/Neuter: Up to $150 per pet (proof of pet licensing required)
Microchipping: Up to $21 per pet (proof of pet licensing required for dogs)
Adoptions: Up to $105 per pet when adopting from the Coachella Valley Animal Campus or a Palm Desert-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Program Guidelines

Maximum of four pets per household per year
Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis
Proof of residency is required for all reimbursements

How to Apply

To apply or learn more, please contact the Code Compliance Division at 760-776-6360.

Pet Adoption Reimbursement Application

Animal Adoptions

Residents seeking reimbursement for Pet Adoptions are required to submit the following information to the Development Services Department:

Proof of residency within the City of Palm Desert by presenting one of the following options:
- Utility bill and property tax bill with the resident's city address, or
- Rental or lease agreement and a utility bill with the resident's city address.
Receipt showing payment for pet adoption from one of the following sources:
- Coachella Valley Animal Campus, or
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with offices located within the city.
Terms and Conditions:
- Nonprofit organizations must meet the IRS criteria to be classified as nonprofit and may be required to provide proof of current tax-exempt status pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 501.
Reimbursement rates shall be commensurate with the approved Riverside County fee schedule for adoptions.

Approved Adoption Locations

Riverside Animal Campus
- (951) 358-7387
- 6851 Van Buren Blvd., Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Coachella Valley Animal Campus
- (760) 343-3644
- 72-040 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Loving All Animals
- (760) 834-7000
- 83496 51st Avenue, Coachella, CA 92236

Dog Vaccine Fees & Schedule

Your dog will need a series of vaccinations. To ensure proper immunity or protection from often fatal diseases such as Distemper and Parvo, it is important to complete the whole series.

Vaccination Schedule:

6-8 weeks: DA2PP & BORDATELLA
10-12 weeks: DA2PP & BORDATELLA
16 weeks: DA2PP & RABIES*
1 year later: DA2PP, BORDATELLA & RABIES
Annually: DA2PP & BORDATELLA Every 3 years: RABIES

RABIES (Age: 4 months & older)
Rabies vaccines help protect against this fatal disease and are required for licensing. The initial rabies vaccination is good for 1 year, regardless of the dog's age. The second rabies vaccination is good for 3 years if the dog is over 1 year old and has proof of prior licensing or proof of previous vaccination by a licensed United States veterinarian. The initial rabies vaccination will need to be repeated in one year. Discuss a vaccination plan with your veterinarian. Also, talk with your veterinarian about other vaccines available.

DA2PP (Age: 6-8 weeks & older)
"DA2PP" or "4-in-1". "Distemper", 2 types of "Adenovirus" (Hepatitis), "Parainfluenza" (Flu}, and "Parvo Virus". These are very contagious & potentially fatal diseases. Age 6 to 16 weeks: Initial series of 3 vaccines administered 4 weeks apart. Older than 16 weeks: Initial series of 2 vaccines administered 4 weeks apart. Thereafter, the first booster is recommended in one year, and additional boosters are recommended every 12 to 36 months.

BORDETELLA (Age: 8 weeks & older)
"Bronchiseptica Bacterin" (upper respiratory bacterial infection.) All ages: Initial series of 3 vaccines administered 2 to 4 weeks apart. Thereafter, annual boosters are recommended, and sometimes more frequently depending on exposure to other dogs and other factors.

Dog Vaccine Costs

RABIES - $10
DA2PP - $18
BORDETELLA - $18
MICROCHIP - $21

Coachella Valley Nonprofit Clinics

Animal Samaritans of the Desert (in the Coachella Valley Animal Campus building),
- 72120 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms
- 760-343-3477
Palm Springs Animal Shelter
- 4575 E Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs
- 760-416-5718
Animal Action League, Mobile Clinic
- Reimbursements can only be made for work done in Palm Desert
- 760-366-1100

Palm Desert For-Profit Clinics

Animal Hospital of the Desert
- 44350 Monterey Avenue
- 760-568-5151
Banfield Pet Hospital (Inside PetSmart)
- 34900 Monterey Avenue
- 760-202-1837
Country Club Animal Hospital
- 72608 El Paseo, Ste. 4
- 760-491-1008
El Paseo Animal Hospital
- 42065 Washington Street, Suite D,
- 760-772-2222
Vetco (Inside PetCo),
- 72453 Highway 111
- 760-341-3541
Palm Desert Pet Hospital
- 41990 Cook St. Ste. B201
- 760-548-3352

Cat Vaccine Fees & Schedule

A cat will need a series of vaccinations. To ensure proper immunity or protection from diseases common to cats, it is important to complete the entire series.

Cat Vaccination Schedule:

8 weeks: FVRCP
10-12 weeks: FVRCP & FELV
16 weeks: FVRCP, FELV & Rabies*
1 year later: FVRCP, FELV & Rabies
Annually every year: FVRCP & FELV
Annually every 3 years: Rabies

* The initial rabies vaccination will need to be repeated in one year. Discuss a vaccination plan with your veterinarian. Also, talk with your veterinarian about other vaccines that may be necessary if your cat is going to be outdoors.

RABIES (Age: 4 months & older)
Rabies vaccination helps protect against this fatal disease, even for indoor cats. Good for 3 years if cat is over 1 year old and has proof of prior licensing or proof of previous vaccination by a licensed United States veterinarian. Otherwise, the vaccine is good for 1 year, regardless of cat's age. "Purevax", a non-adjuvant vaccine, can help decrease the risk of cats developing sarcomas (cancer) associated with Rabies vaccinations. It is always a one-year vaccine.

FVRCP (Age: 8 weeks & older)
"3-in-1". "Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis", "Calici ", and "Panleukopenia" which are serious upper respiratory infections. Age 8 to 16 weeks: Initial series of 3 vaccines administered 4 weeks apart. Older than 16 weeks: Initial series of 2 vaccines administered 4 weeks apart. Thereafter, annual boosters are recommended.

FELV (Age: 10 weeks & older)
"Feline Leukemia" is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease. 10 weeks and older: Initial series of 2 vaccines administered 4 weeks apart. Thereafter, annual boosters are recommended.

Cat Vaccine Costs

RABIES - $10
FVRCP - $18
FELV - $18
MICROCHIP - $21

Coachella Valley Nonprofit Clinics

Animal Samaritans of the Desert (in the Coachella Valley Animal Campus building),
- 72120 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms
- 760-343-3477
Palm Springs Animal Shelter
- 4575 E Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs
- 760-416-5718
Animal Action League, Mobile Clinic
- Reimbursements can only be made for work done in Palm Desert
- 760-366-1100

Palm Desert For-Profit Clinics

Animal Hospital of the Desert
- 44350 Monterey Avenue
- 760-568-5151
Banfield Pet Hospital (Inside PetSmart)
- 34900 Monterey Avenue
- 760-202-1837
Country Club Animal Hospital
- 72608 El Paseo, Ste. 4
- 760-491-1008
El Paseo Animal Hospital
- 42065 Washington Street, Suite D,
- 760-772-2222
Vetco (Inside PetCo),
- 72453 Highway 111
- 760-341-3541
Palm Desert Pet Hospital
- 41990 Cook St. Ste. B201
- 760-548-3352

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