Door-to-Door Licensing (Canvassing)

Mission Viejo Animal Services Center began a Dog License Canvassing Program in the Rancho Santa Margarita incorporated communities of Trabuco Canyon, including Robinson Ranch and Dove Canyon.  When MVAS took over as the contract Animal Services Agency for Rancho Santa Margarita, the previous agency was unable to provide accurate records of licensed dogs for the geographical area. After identifying the need to get a “boots on the ground” perspective of the Dog License Compliance rate in the area, Mission Viejo Animal Services Management authorized the program. The program focus is on a positive informational greeting with the residents, introducing MVAS as the contract agency for the community, while obtaining data on how many dogs are currently licensed.

MVAS Officer Mansoor was hand selected for this assignment based on his professionalism and friendly demeanor and dedicates two days a week to canvass the area. In the short time Officer Mansoor has been assigned, he has canvassed 30 of the over 100 streets in the identified area. He has canvassed approximately 600 homes and has identified over 60 unlicensed dogs thus far.  

In addition to identifying unlicensed dogs, Officer Mansoor has identified some dogs still being licensed to OC Animal Care. MVAS is working to correct the issue so that the revenue is appropriately applied to the correct jurisdiction.