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Des Moines Animal Control Services
This information is intended to provide basic information regarding animal control laws and services within the city limits of Des Moines. For more information or to request services please contact:

City of Des Moines Police Department
Animal Control Division
(206) 870-6549
animal@desmoineswa.gov

 

Services Provided by Animal Control

  • Animal cruelty investigations
  • Pet licensing
  • Dog Bites/Dangerous Dog Reports
  • Educational information about pets and pet ownership
  • Impoundment of stray animals
  • Nuisance animal complaint investigations
  • Rescue of sick or injured animals
  • Humane trapping of nuisance domesticated animals
  • Enforcement of animal control laws
  • Referral to other animal service agencies

Animal Control Complaint Form
Barking Dog Complaint Form


What to do if you have lost a pet, found a pet, need to place your pet in a new home, or have an animal emergency:

• Citizens who find a pet in the city limits of Des Moines should contact the Animal Control Division of the Police Department (206) 870-6549 or (206) 878-3301 regarding care and possible impoundment of the animal.
• Citizens who have lost a pet should check all area shelters and police departments, as pets can roam and cross into other jurisdictions.
• Citizens thinking of placing their own pet in a new home may call the Animal Control Officer for resources and assistance to help keep their pet; however, if there is no other option, they should contact area rescue groups, area shelters, and Petfinder.com for possible placement assistance.
• And as always, if a public safety emergency is occurring such as an in-progress vicious dog attack , citizens should call 911.

  
 
 

ANIMAL LICENSES:
All dogs and cats over 6 months of age must be vaccinated for rabies, licensed, and wear the tag on their collar. Annual license fee for altered dogs and cats is $20.00, unaltered is $60.00. Animal licenses (dog and cat) are valid January through December. There is a 60 day late fee of 50% of the license fee, and 120 day late fee of 100% of the license fee. Senior citizens, 65 and over, may obtain a lifetime license for their altered pet for no charge.

Licenses may be purchased by mail, or in person at the Des Moines Police Department, or through the Animal Control Officer. For your convenience, a license form may be printed, completed, clipped (by clicking here) and brought in or mailed together with your payment and a copy of current rabies vaccination/alteration to:

Des Moines Police Department, 21900 11th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA. 98198
Officer

 
 

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