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Professional private animal services for Louisville and surrounding communities
Louisville Animal Control is dedicated to providing professional, humane, and effective private animal management services that protect public safety, preserve animal welfare, and resolve human-animal conflicts throughout Louisville and surrounding communities on a 24/7 basis.
What began as a small operation with just three staff has grown into the region's most trusted and comprehensive private animal control organization.
Our company was established to fulfill the growing need for responsive, professional animal management in an expanding urban environment. Over the years, we have continuously evolved our practices, expanded our expertise, and improved our methodologies to provide the highest level of service to our customers.
As a private company, we offer faster response times and more specialized services than are typically available through public animal control agencies. Our services are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, ensuring help is always available when you need it.
Today, Louisville Animal Control's trained professionals respond to thousands of calls annually, addressing everything from stray animal situations to complex wildlife conflicts throughout our service area.
National Animal Control Association
National Wildlife Control Operators Association
Kentucky Wildlife Control Operators Association
Louisville Animal Control provides comprehensive private animal management services throughout our service area, addressing both domestic animal and wildlife situations:
For dog bites or aggressive animals posing immediate danger, please call 911
Report IssueLouisville Animal Control is led by a team of experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in animal management, wildlife biology, veterinary medicine, and public administration:
Chief Executive Officer
With over 25 years of experience in animal control and wildlife management, James has led Louisville Animal Control since 2006. He holds a Master's degree in Wildlife Management and is a certified Animal Control Officer Instructor.
Director of Animal Welfare
Dr. Martinez oversees our animal handling protocols and welfare standards. With a background in veterinary medicine specializing in wildlife, she ensures that all animals receive proper care and treatment.
Operations Director
Robert manages our day-to-day field operations and dispatch services. His background in public safety administration and 15 years with Louisville Animal Control ensures efficient service delivery throughout our coverage area.
Wildlife Division Manager
Karen leads our specialized wildlife services team. With a degree in Biology and certifications in wildlife control operations, she has developed innovative, humane approaches to wildlife conflict resolution.
Louisville Animal Control employs a comprehensive, balanced approach to animal management that considers public safety, animal welfare, and environmental responsibility:
Our primary responsibility is protecting the public from animal-related hazards. We prioritize situations that present immediate risks to human safety while ensuring proper handling of all animals.
All animals deserve humane treatment regardless of species or situation. Our team uses the most current, stress-minimizing techniques for capture, handling, and transport of all animals.
We track and analyze all service calls to identify patterns, improve response efficiency, and develop targeted prevention programs for common animal issues in specific areas.
Beyond responding to immediate issues, we emphasize prevention through education, property assessments, and proactive measures to reduce future human-animal conflicts.
Our approaches are based on current biological science, animal behavior research, and proven field techniques that balance effectiveness with animal welfare considerations.
We work closely with homeowners, businesses, neighborhood associations, and private communities to develop collaborative solutions to animal management challenges.
Louisville Animal Control (us) is a private company offering fee-based animal control services. We are NOT affiliated with any government agency. The Harshaw Family Foundation Shelter is the official government agency handling animal control issues. For dog bites, aggressive dogs, or situations posing immediate public danger, please call 911 or the Harshaw Family Foundation Shelter.
As a private company, we offer responsive service and specialized expertise to address animal-related issues on private and commercial properties. All of our services are provided on a fee basis with quotes provided before work begins.
No, we are completely separate organizations with different functions. Louisville Animal Control (us) is a private company that handles animal control and wildlife management services on a fee basis. Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter is the government-operated animal control and shelter facility that handles animal adoption, pet licensing, and enforcement of animal-related laws and ordinances.
For dog bites, aggressive dogs, or situations posing immediate public danger, please call 911 or Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter directly. Our private services are ideal for wildlife conflicts, nuisance animal issues, and non-emergency animal situations.
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All services are fee-based - Available 24/7
Our team is ready to provide professional animal control services throughout our service area