When people think of who cares for abandoned or neglected animals, they think of Animal Control. However, this department provides many more services to the citizens of Bay County, especially when it comes to protecting the public's health. Animal Control investigates all reported animal bites, quarantines animals that have bitten humans and consults with veterinary, medical, and other professionals, when there is a possibility of any transmittable disease from animals to humans. The Animal Control Division enforces county ordinances and ensures that state laws are upheld. The department is also busy 
licensing dogs and cats, inspecting kennels and conducting an annual animal census.
New Hours of Operation:
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Effective May 16, 2011, Bay County Animal Control will be open at 10:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, remaining open until 6:00 p.m. in an effort to accommodate citizens as best we can with available resources
Hot Topics:
- Stop by the shelter and see the new cattery for our adult female cats. You will be able to see how they interact with others and you may want to take one home!
- We accept only cash and check.
- When walking your dog, you are required by law to have the dog on a leash and to clean up after it.
ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCES
To access the complete set of Bay County Animal Control ordinances online through Municode.org, click here. (There is no charge to use this service.)