What We Do
Animal Control collects
stray or unwanted cats and dogs and attempts to find homes for them to
reduce problems associated with stray animals.
Animal
Adoption
You
can adopt a pet from Animal Control for $15.00 plus
a small fee for board and feed.
Spaying and Neutering
All dogs and cats should
be vaccinated for rabies. If someone is bitten by a cat or dog, that
animal must be impounded for 10 days. Impoundment costs the owner
$4/day...a total of $40.00.
A vaccination costs only $8 or $10.
Vaccination clinics are
held each April at various points around the county. Look for notices in
local papers advertising times and locations.
Fee Schedule
Fees to be collected by
the Animal Control Officer or Building Inspections Office.
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Animal Adoption
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Dog/each
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$30 |
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Cat/each
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$30 |
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Other/each
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$10 |
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| Animal Redemptions
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Impoundment: $5 per
day times the number of animals, times the number of days = fee.
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| Penalties
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First
Offense |
$25 |
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Second
Offense |
$50 |
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Third
Offense |
$150 |
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| Collection for
Resale Permit
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Annual
permit fee |
$250 |
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| Other
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Euthanasia
and Disposal Fee |
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Small
Animal (under 50 lbs.) |
$10 |
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Large
Animal (over 50 lbs.) |
$15 |
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Owner
requested pick-up |
$5 per animal |
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(maximum of $25) |
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Signs of Rabies
| Q: |
If I see a dog or wild animal I think may have rabies, what
should I do? |
| A: |
Do not try and catch the animal! Call Animal Control
immediately. If it is after normal hours of operation, call the
Sheriff's Dept. |
| Q: |
How do I know if an animal has rabies? |
| A: |
You cannot be sure an animal has rabies. If you see an
animal acting "strangely", such as staggering, foaming at the
mouth, being very aggressive or acting as if it is sick, call
Animal Control. In wild animals, unusual behavior might be the
lack of fear or aggressiveness. Avoid these animals and call
Animal Control immediately. |
Animal Control Ordinances
Call Animal Control if you
have any questions concerning issues listed above.
