The City of Hollister Police Departments Animal Care & Service Bureau was established in 1982. The Animal Control Bureau provides animal control services within the City of Hollister and the County of San Benito. The Hollister Police Departments Animal Care & Service Service Bureau is responsible for impounding stray or lost animals, cruelty investigations, rabies control, dog license sales, lost pet reports, 24-hour emergency services, enforcing local and state ordinances, operation of the animal shelter, educational programs, and administering the animal adoption program. The Animal Shelter serves as a safe haven for thousands of domestic animals who are lost, abandoned, neglected or unwanted. The shelter cares for approximately 3500 animals each year.