The Animal Control Department is responsible for enforcing all City codes and ordinances pertaining to animals and reptiles, and for the apprehension and control of stray animals within the city limits.

The Department has two animal control officers staffed through the Police Department. The animal control officer regularly patrols City streets.

Animal control officer responsibilities include:

• Responding to citizens' complaints regarding stray animals
• Apprehending and impounding stray animals
• Picking up dead animals from city streets
• Issuing citations to owners of dogs running loose
• Caring for unclaimed animals impounded at the Animal Shelter