The Animal Control Division handles approximately 75 calls-for-service per
month, which often vary from noise complaints (barking dogs), to animal
"at-large"
violations, to animal bite complaints, and several other enforcement
related duties. Complaints and calls concerning domesticated animals are
received at the Richmond Police Department, which serves as dispatch for
Animal Control. Non-emergency calls received after-hours are referred to the
next Animal Control Officer to return to dutv.
The Animal Control Division also provides temporary shelter, feeding, care, and
medical treatment for impounded animals, and routinely facilitates adoptions to
place abandoned, neglected, or unwanted animals in the care of willing and
capable pet owners who are eager to provide the pet a safe and nurturing home
environment.
Visit www.PETFINDER.com to view animals awaiting adoption
Calls concerning wild animals should be directed to
the Department
Environmental Management at 401-222-3070