Animal Control Division

Animal Control Officer with kittenThe job duties and responsibilities of Animal Control Officers range far and wide. Listed below are just some of the services our Officers perform on a daily basis.

  • Investigate reports of cruelty and neglect.
  • Investigate reports of animal bites.
  • Enforce State and Local animal laws.
  • Ensure public safety by investigating and enforcing Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dog cases (O.M.C. 6.08)
  • Rescue sick and injured domestic and wild animals 24 hours a day.
  • Pick up deceased animals.
  • Provide support to pets owned by low-income residents.

To report an aggressive, abused, sick, injured or neglected animal please call the Oakland Police Department Dispatch at 510-777-3333. To report animal bites, barking, or deceased animals call 510-535-4884.

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