Professional, Committed, Trusted

Hood River County Sheriff's Office

Animal Control

 

Services Provided

 

· Shelter and care for lost; unwanted; sick; injured; abused and neglected animals.

· Reunite pets with their owners through lost and found shelters

· Provide 24-hour emergency response for injured stray domestic animals.

· Respond to public nuisance dog complaints and conduct investigations.

· Round-up stray livestock.

· Animal abuse and cruelty investigations.

· Citizen complaint assistance

· Impoundment of dogs; livestock; and other animals.

· Enforcement of local and state animal laws.

· Operate county dog licensing program.

· Public information and referral services.

· Animal redemption assistance.

· Adult and children community education programs.

· Serving of citations, court orders and search warrants.

· Assist other agencies (police, health Dept. etc.) with animal problems.

· Places suitable animals for adoption.

 

 

Frequently asked questions …

 

WHAT ALL DOG OWNERS SHOULD KNOW

PROHIBITED CONDUCT

PUBLIC NUISANCE DOGS

DOGS AND LIVESTOCK

NEIGHBORHOOD NUISANCE?

CRUELTY AND NEGLECT

YOUR DOG MAY BE DYING

TO FILE A COMPLAINT AND LICENSING INFORMATION

HOOD RIVER COUNTY ANIMALS ORDINANCE (.pdf)

Animal Control Deputy

Casey DePriest

 

A division of your County government operating under the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office.  Serving the community by promoting animal welfare and responsible pet ownership, through education and enforcement.