Public Notice: Effective October 1st, 2011

There will be a $30.00 Deposit for the use of Animal Traps, fully refundable by mail, upon return of the trap by the assigned return date. Our services will remain free to empty and impound trapped animals. Damaged or unsecured traps will void the refundable deposit of $30.00.

Traps are available for purchase at the following places:

  • Tractor Supply
  • Harbor Freight
  • Gebos
  • Gander Mountain

The Animal Control Department concentrates its efforts on reducing nuisances and dangers associated with stray animals, health-related hazards of animals, and insuring proper care of pets. These efforts focus on education programs, training of personnel, patrolling the City, and responding to concerned citizens. Animal Control Department personnel are subject to extensive professional training and college level courses on animals and animal care, investigations, management, public relations and criminal justice.

Animal Control provides the following services:

  • Impoundment of stray or unwanted animals
  • Public education and awareness programs
  • Enforcement of City ordinances and state laws pertaining to animals
  • Capture and relocation of wild animals
  • General patrol and enforcement
  • After hours emergency services
  • Quarantine facility
  • Removal and pickup of deceased animals
  • Provide aid to sick or injured animals
  • Assist with adoption of pets
  • Investigation of cruelty and welfare cases
  • Respond to citizen complaints
  • Investigation of animal bites/attacks
  • Water rescue