Disposal (Rendering) of Deceased Animals from Los Angeles County Animal Shelters

The disposal of deceased animals from County shelters is an emotional and often misunderstood process. This information is provided to answer the majority of questions regarding the disposal of shelter animals.

What happens to the bodies of the animals that are euthanized at County shelters? Deceased animals are picked up by D&D Disposal, also known as West Coast Rendering, located in Vernon, Calif. The rema...