The City of Petaluma is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive animal control and sheltering services. The selected contractor will be responsible for field services such as responding to animal-related complaints, enforcing municipal animal regulations, and handling emergency and non-emergency calls. Shelter services include housing, care, adoption, veterinary support, and humane treatment of animals, as well as implementing programs such as spay/neuter and rabies control. Administrative services encompass licensing, billing, reporting, public engagement, and compliance with public records requirements. The City is open to proposals that either utilize a City-owned facility or operate independently. The goal of this RFP is to ensure high-quality, humane, and efficient animal services for the community, with a focus on public safety, animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and operational transparency. The resulting contract is expected to begin in August 2026.