King County Animal Control field officers respond to the following requests:
patrol requests
trespassing cats and dogs
stray dogs and cats, pick up.
owner release dogs and cats (if unlicensed, a fee will apply)
animal pick-ups
vicious animal complaints
cruelty investigations
animal bites
barking dog complaints & petitions
injured animal rescues
"Dead-on-arrival" livestock/cats/dogs
police department calls for assistance
leash law violations
loose livestock on roadways
CALL (206) 296-7387
To file a complaint or request a service call:
Emergencies - injured animals, vicious dog, loose livestock - press 22
Other emergencies - press 23
File a complaint or request a service call - press 24
The phone hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:30 PM.
Side note: I find it amazing how many loose pit bulls roam our neighborhood. What do you do when one of these attacks your pets on your own property? Calling Animal Control seems to be the "too late" response that rewards careless pit bull owners.
Anonymous (216.231.47.x) 04 Jan 2008 04:30