Getting 2 Zero Program

Goal of Being a No-Kill Community

The City Council adopted a Resolution reflecting the City's commitment to eliminating euthanasia of adoptable dogs. Highlights include establishing a live release benchmark of at least 90%; a stated goal to become a "No-Kill" community; and adoption of the Getting 2 Zero program which focuses on preventing animal abandonment and avoiding euthanasia.

Getting 2 Zero stresses community education, the establishment of adoption centers, the provision of community vet clinics with low-cost animal care services, and the assurance that the City's contracted animal control provider, the Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS) offers necessary services to animals in their care and provides support to new pet owners after adoption.

Dog Microchipping Requirement

The City of Chino Hills requires mandatory pet identification, which significantly increases the likelihood that a lost pet will be identified and returned to their rightful owner.

All dogs over the age of four months must be licensed and microchipped. Contact your veterinarian, local animal rescue organizations, or the Inland Valley Humane Society to have your dog microchipped.

Dog Microchip Rebate Program

The City provides a microchip rebate of up to $30 for dogs that are properly licensed through IVHS, and registered to a Chino Hills address. The dog's microchip must be registered with the microchip company.

To request a rebate, residents must submit a completed application, current dog license paperwork, microchip receipt, microchip information (chip number and barcode), and microchip registration proof to the City Hall Code Enforcement division on the second floor. A rebate check will be mailed within four weeks of approval.

Dog Microchip Rebate Application (PDF)

Sales Restriction of Dogs and Cats at Pet Stores

Retail pet stores in Chino Hills do not currently sell dogs or cats but legislation banning the sale of puppy mill and cat factory animals has been added to the Municipal Code to prevent it in the future. The Humane Society of the United States supports the ban on dog and cat sales and transfers by retail pet stores because the animals are often bred at inhumane facilities and have health disorders. Most pet stores work with rescues to feature rescue dogs and cats on weekends. A lack of retail pets for sale encourages the adoption of pets from shelters and rescues.