Animal Care and Control

Our Services

Adopt Today logo Whether your puppy has lost its way or an animal needs a home, the City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control is here to help. A division of the Department of Public Works, Animal Care and Control operates the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter and is the primary provider of animal-related services for Bloomington and Monroe County. Our principal activities include:

sheltering Stray and Unwanted Animals.
connecting Lost Pets with their homes.
maintaining the Pet Adoption Program, both at the Animal Shelter and at off-site locations.
maintaining a Foster Guardian Program in which shelter animals reside in temporary homes.
maintaining a Volunteer Program.
educating the community about Animal Care and Behavior via free literature, and expert advice from staff.
producing a weekly television program Pets Without Partners including education on animal care and behavior and featuring pets available for adoption.
enforcing Animal Control Ordinances.
issuing Permits for chicken flocks, non commercial kennels, and various other animal establishments.
responding to assistance Requests From an Animal Control Officer, including, but not limited to, investigation of cruelty and neglect cases.

Please contact us with any animal-related questions or concerns and remember to visit the shelter if you want to add a new furry friend to your family! Join the City's effort and Adopt Today!

ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

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3410 S Walnut Street<

Bloomington, IN 47401
Ph: 812-349-3492
Fx: 812-349-3440
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Office Hours:

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday, Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Friday, Noon - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. for Adoptions Only

Spotlight Services in Animal Care & Control

View Adoptable Shelter Animals
	Looking for a wonderful animal companion? View animals at the Shelter right now.
Report a Lost or Found Pet
	What to do if you've lost your pet or found a stray.