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:

2/16/2017

My neighbors at 2705 S. Olcott Blvd let out their two dogs to roam their front yard 3 or 4 times per day. I walk my dogs, as do my neighbors who have dogs. With the animals in the front yard, without leashes, it means those walking have to cross the street to avoid the dogs. This is not a problem, except at night. I watch out for the dogs, in order to avoid them, but lately the dogs are let out their front door just as I get the middle of their yard and the dogs come racing at me and my dog, barking and frightening. Besides, the issue of taking over that side of the street, these dogs bark the entire time they're outside, seems anything or anyone can set them off. This can be at 10:00pm and go on. I don't know what to do, because they are not friendly. I need your advice as to how to deal with this neighborhood problem. Thank you for whatever help you can give me.

Case Date:

5/12/2017

517 West Wylie Street. This property has accrued a considerable amount of debris. It has had groundhogs, skunks, feral cats and rats living on the property and sometimes under the home itself. These animals are a nuisance to the adjacent property owners and a disgrace to the McDoel Gardens Historic neighborhood. Please help.

Case Date:

8/24/2017

I live in the Bryan Park area (1412 S Henderson) and have noticed a rat in my side yard/alley near my house. My traps are not proving successful, and I am wondering if anyone in pest/control can help. I am concerned about this rat breeding and causes more issues for my neighbors and I. I also am a dog owner and although my dogs are up to date on their vaccinations, I am concerned about possible diseases the rat could be carrying. Thank you.

Case Date:

9/7/2017

There is a dog which appears to be in need of food and water - pacing inside a fence on the east side of S. Henderson St. between Thornton and Moody. The dog has been doing it for several hours. Thank you.

Case Date:

9/12/2017

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

Case Date:

9/15/2017

2322 S. Montclair Ave I'm concerned the chicken coop is not large enough. Also the chickens to free range in a backyard without a fence.

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.