CA AB478

Requires cities and counties to update emergency plans to include procedures for rescuing pets from evacuation zones, subject to incident commander approval, with established timelines for safe rescues

Mandates cities and counties designate a contact person or entity for residents to call for pet evacuation information during emergencies, and post this contact information on their websites

Prohibits pets rescued from evacuation areas from being adopted, euthanized, or transferred out of local animal control custody for at least 30 days to allow owner reunification

Allows local animal control agencies to transfer rescued pets to in-state partner shelters during the 30-day period only if they maintain location records for reunification purposes

Protects pets from euthanasia after the 30-day period if an animal rescue organization has notified the agency of willingness to take custody and completes the transfer