ANIMAL CONTROL

 

Jim Deich — Animal Control Officer
Phone: 812-883-3673

Hours: Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. — Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed Sundays and City Holidays

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Animal Control works closely with area residents, area veterinarians, the Humane Society of Washington County and Washington County Officials. Many of the department's regular duties include:

  • Maintain public safety by providing control of animals-at-large
  • Protect animal welfare by investigating complaints from citizens
  • Taking strays with no home
  • House and care for stray and surrendered animals from all of Washington County
  • House animals for Washington County Health Department for quarantine

How to Dispatch the Animal Control Officer

Salem Residents: Call the Salem Police Department, 812-883-5100

Washington County residents outside the Salem City Limits:
Call the Washington County Sheriff's Department, 812-883-5999

Dumping animals anywhere is illegal including at Salem Animal Shelter

You may also use our on-line form to report information to Animal Control

For more information visit the Humane Society of Washington County