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Allegan County Animal Control is a division of the Sheriff’s Office and is responsible for operation of the Animal Shelter.  The Animal Control staff consists of one full-time Officer, one part-time Officer, a part-time Shelter Manager, and several volunteers who are considered a part of the Services Division. 

The Animal Shelter is located at the Dumont Complex at 2293 33rd St., Allegan, MI.

Shelter Hours / Contact Information

Monday through Friday, 11:00am - 4:00pm

The Shelter may be reached at 269.673.0519 or by Email.  If no one is available to answer your call, please leave a voice message and a number where you may be reached.

What Do We Do?

Members of this unit are charged with enforcing laws and ordinances that pertain to domestic animals, including livestock, dogs and cats.

View the Animal Control Ordinance Manual 

Animal Control handles all domestic animals; from hamsters to horses. We also take reports of all domestic animal bites, placing the animal under quarantine for ten days to assure the animal is not positive for rabies.

The shelter works with many rescue organizations throughout the state so that animals can be adopted to good, loving homes. If you have lost an animal or would like to adopt an animal from the shelter, you may either call or visit the shelter in person during the hours listed above, or you may check the PetFinder website at www.petfinder.com

Non-Domestic Animal Complaints

Non-domestic animals are the responsibility of the State of Michigan-Department of Natural Resources (D.N.R.).

Dog Licenses

New Dog licenses (not renewals) may be purchased at the Animal Shelter on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday with proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of spaying or neutering, if applicable.

Download an application form and view further information about licensing at the Treasurer's Office website.

Resources

• Neutering Contract Form
• Children & Pets Safety Tips
• Animal Control Fine Schedule
• Animal Control Ordinance Manual
• News Article from the Sheriff

 

News Releases

• County Commissioners Approve New County Animal Shelter (6/25/09)
• County Breaking Ground on New Animal Shelter (8/17/09)