animal control
noun
: an office or department responsible for enforcing ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife took over the incident response, sending a team of biologists and law enforcement officers to figure out how to safely tranquilize the cat in coordination with local animal control and police officers, according to a Fish and Wildlife spokesperson.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Some addressed how to handle livestock and animal control calls.
—Clare Amari, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The family later contacted animal control to remove the bird.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Amaral has been charged with cruelty to animals, providing a false statement and obstruction of any animal control officer.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Some addressed how to handle livestock and animal control calls.
—Clare Amari, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The family later contacted animal control to remove the bird.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Amaral has been charged with cruelty to animals, providing a false statement and obstruction of any animal control officer.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
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“Animal control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20control. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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