Description
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
- • Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
- • Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
- • Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
- • Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
- • Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
- • Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
- • Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
- • Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
- • Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
- • Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
- • Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- • Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
- • Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
- • Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
- • Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
