Latest News for: animal control

Edit

‘Animal control officers’ get more training than new ICE agents, former DHS official claims

The Independent 16 Jan 2026
ICE recruits reportedly only need 47 days of training as Trump is the 47th president .
Edit

Nine Berkshire County towns to consider adopting a regional animal control program

The Berkshire Eagle 16 Jan 2026
Stockbridge Town Administrator Michael Canales is spearheading the effort to regionalize local animal control by having each town contribute financially to a shared program in proportion to their property valuation ....
Edit

Chickens' jail breaks are problem for animal control

The Oskaloosa Herald 16 Jan 2026
OSKALOOSA — We expect to see the occasional dog or cat running loose in town. But chickens? ... .
Edit

Delmont the latest town to consider switching animal-control provider

Pittsburgh Tribune Review 15 Jan 2026
Delmont officials will consider changing their animal control provider next month ....
Edit

'Animal control officers' get more training: Ex-DHS official drops bomb on new ICE hires

Raw Story 15 Jan 2026
Following two shootings in one week after Minneapolis–St ... He then pointed the finger at DHS head Kristi Noem ... “I will tell you that in many states, you can become an animal control officer, but you need twice as much training.” ... - YouTube youtu.be .
Edit

Washington County seeks members for animal control authority

HM Media 15 Jan 2026
... Animal Control Authority. The authority hears and decides cases referred by the animal control agency regarding the enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance, according to a community announcement.
Edit

Genesee County Animal Control shelter closed by water main break

Michigan Live 15 Jan 2026
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- A water main break has closed the Genesee County Animal Control Department shelter until Friday, Jan ... Animal ...
Edit

Construction continues on new county animal control building

The Southern Illinoisan 14 Jan 2026
Williamson County commissioners approved a $145,511.30 payment this week as construction continues on the new county animal control building, which officials said is moving steadily despite a change in project leadership ... .
Edit

South Jacksonville weighs animal control options after ending county contract

Journal Courier 14 Jan 2026
After ending its deal with Morgan County, South Jacksonville is debating fees, ordinance updates and whether to reinstate animal control services ... .
Edit

Walker County Animal Control Has A New Number (Walker County, GA)

Public Technologies 14 Jan 2026
) Walker County Animal Control has a new number. Animal Control responds to reports of stray animals, bite cases, aggressive animals, etc.
Edit

GJ animal control unit looks back on first year of service

The Daily Sentinel 12 Jan 2026
Grand Junction’s dedicated animal control team has marked its first year in operation, after Mesa County’s service reorganized and ceased attending calls within city limits at the start of 2025 ... .
Edit

Monkeys are on the loose in St. Louis. Animal Control is on the hunt.

Columbia Missourian 11 Jan 2026
ST. LOUIS — City animal control crews on Friday were trying to find at least two monkeys reported to be loose in north St. LouisO’Fallon neighborhood ... .
×