animal control
noun
: an office or department responsible for enforcing ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals
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Specifically, a lack of support and plans of reduction in police, fire, and animal control services.
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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
So, McFarland contacted animal control and took the dog to her car to get out of the cold.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The tragedy of the mauling death of Michael Millett III in a community with an alleged history of incidents involving dangerous dogs should serve as a reminder for anyone who witnesses or experiences a dog behaving aggressively to file a complaint with local animal control.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Skelton declined to speak with The Star about Oakley until the City Council finalizes any changes to its animal control ordinance.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
So, McFarland contacted animal control and took the dog to her car to get out of the cold.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The tragedy of the mauling death of Michael Millett III in a community with an alleged history of incidents involving dangerous dogs should serve as a reminder for anyone who witnesses or experiences a dog behaving aggressively to file a complaint with local animal control.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Skelton declined to speak with The Star about Oakley until the City Council finalizes any changes to its animal control ordinance.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Animal control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20control. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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