Case Date:

10/16/2018

I would like to compliment the Animal Control department for a job well done. I live in College Mall Apts. on E. 2nd St. near the Mall. There was a clearly injured rabbit hunched down at the play ground area for over 8 hrs that wouldn't move even when approached. The shoulder of the rabbit seemed dislocated and I was afraid a child would try to pick it up, causing severe pain to the animal who would seriously claw or bite the child. I decided to call Animal Control and an officer was sent out who arrived quickly and did a thorough search of the playground area. What we saw when she arrived was one rabbit, somewhat unafraid of human proximity, but hopping around in a reasonably normal fashion. The spot was clear where the injured rabbit had been sitting. Apparently what happened was the rabbit managed, after hours of painful effort, to nudge its shoulder joint back into place, and was just trying things out again as the officer arrived. No way to anticipate that happening. Having the Animal Control officers respond to these situations that may seem innocuous is the right policy. Things could easily have turned out differently and the officer's response could have saved a serious injury to a child, as this occurred exactly at the playground area of College Mall Apts. In a wildlife friendly town like ours, human-animal interactions are very common, and children don't always show the proper caution. Many thanks to that officer and the City. Job well done.

Case Date:

10/26/2018

Dead deer next to road on corner of Maxwell and hillside. On hillside, west of the intersection.

Case Date:

10/30/2018

Deceased cat on Southbound side of College Mall across from Bloomington hardware.

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6/23/2017

Corner of Banta & Graham outdoor cats. Have seen up to 9 at one time. Resident just sits cat food spilled out and the cats come and go.

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8/6/2017

Dead woodchuck in the middle of the street in the 100 block of East Southern Drive. Dead rat in the gutter as you turn north onto Walnut from East southern dr.

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9/12/2017

There are chickens running free in the front yard at2938 N Ramble Rd W

Case Date:

9/18/2017

We have a skunk in the neighborhood who is injured with a plastic ring around it's neck. It drinks from a bowl of water on our porch, which we've found bloody the past several weeks. We finally saw the skunk at night and discovered the plastic ring around it's neck. Can a live trap be set?

Case Date:

9/21/2017

Dead animal on corner of 15th and N Woodlawn. Looks like a large groundhog maybe. Been there a couple of days now.

Case Date:

10/4/2017

Dead squirrel in front of 3626 E. Longview Ave. on the street

Case Date:

10/30/2017

I have a neighbor whose cat has been meowing at the front door constantly. I am worried that the cat is too cold in these temperatures, but I'm not sure how cold is too cold for a cat. It has been a bit below freezing the last couple nights, though. Should someone check this out? I am at 851 Chandler Drive in Ellettsville and the cat lives directly across the street from me. I don't want to cause trouble at all if this is ok. It's an orange and white cat that I believe is elderly, since it's been there since I can remember living here, but I'm not 100%. She also has numerous dogs that she once told me she rescues that bark a lot, but then again I have two dogs that bark loudly, too, so this doesn't mean anything, necessarily. I guess if someone should check this out I wanted to make someone aware of it. If not, then thank you for your time and sorry to bother you. Thanks.