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Professional handling of stray and domestic animal concerns throughout Louisville
Louisville Animal Control is the designated service provider for domestic animal concerns in Louisville and surrounding areas. Our trained professionals specialize in the safe capture, handling, and transport of domestic animals including:
Safe capture and transport of stray, loose, or abandoned dogs. Our team uses humane methods to secure animals and check for identification to reunite pets with owners when possible.
Professional handling of feral cat colonies, including trap-neuter-return programs and addressing neighborhood concerns with humane and effective solutions.
Responding to reports of abandoned pets in homes, apartments, or properties, working with law enforcement to ensure animal welfare and proper handling.
Professional response to reports of aggressive domestic animals that pose a threat to public safety, with trained specialists equipped to handle difficult situations.
Safe transport of injured domestic animals to veterinary facilities, ensuring proper care and treatment for animals in distress.
Support for residents searching for lost pets, including checking our intake records, providing guidance, and connecting with local shelters.
If you encounter a stray, lost, injured, or problematic domestic animal in Louisville, please follow these steps:
Determine if the animal appears injured, aggressive, or in distress. Note the animal's location, appearance, and behavior.
Do not approach unfamiliar animals, especially if they appear aggressive or frightened. Keep a safe distance while observing.
Call our dispatch at (502) 483-7387 or use our online reporting system to provide details about the animal and its location.
If safe to do so, remain in the area to help our team locate the animal when they arrive, but never put yourself at risk.
Note: Response times may be affected by weather conditions, call volume, and other factors. All services are provided on a fee basis with quotes provided before work begins.
Animals are transported to our processing facility where they are scanned for microchips and checked for ID tags. We make every effort to reunite lost pets with their owners. All domestic animals are transferred to the Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter during their open hours, where they are held for the legally required stray hold period.
Yes, as a private company all our animal control services are fee-based. This includes stray animal pickup and removal. Please contact our office for current rates and service quotes. For free stray animal services, contact the Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter.
Contact our office at (502) 483-7387 to determine if we have your animal in our care. If we've transported your pet to a shelter facility, we can direct you to the appropriate location. You will need to provide proof of ownership and pay any applicable fees to the shelter.
Our team is available 24/7 for emergency animal situations throughout Louisville