Department of Health and Human Services
Animal Control
Animal Care Tips

Keep regular vet visits and get required vaccinations.

License and provide ID for your pet.

Never leave animals outside without proper food and shelter.

Walk your dog on a leash.

Prevent dog bites. Keep your pet in mind when you have visitors in your home. Never leave a baby or small child alone with a dog. Always be on the lookout for potentially dangerous situations. Never disturb a dog while it's sleeping, eating, or caring for her young. If a dog approaches you, stay still and calm. Don't scream or make eye contact. Speak calm and firm to the dog. Remain still until the dog leaves, or back away slowly. Never turn and run. The dog may chase you and bite. If you are attacked and knocked to the ground, curl into a ball and put your hands over your head and face. Report all dog bites to your local police, health dept. and animal control.

Have your pets spayed or neutered.

Never leave your pets unattended in parked vehicles. They might get stolen. Someone might get bit attempting to pet the animal or it may get too hot inside the vehicle and cause your animal harm, maybe even death.