Animal Control
What Does Animal Control Do?
- Protects the public from dangerous animals
- Assists other law enforcement agencies in situations where animals are involved
IOSCO County Sheriff responds to:
- Reports of Abuse & Neglect
- Animal attacks and bites
- Aggressive animals
Dog Licenses
The Iosco County Ordinance requires that all dogs that reside in Iosco County be licensed. Failure to provide a license for your canine, and keep it current, may result in a misdemeanor fine up to $350.00.
The 2012 licenses go on sale at your City or Township Treasurer starting the first week of December 2011 until February 29, 2012. After February 29, 2012, licenses are available from the Iosco County Treasurer and the Animal Shelter.
Benefits of Licensing
- Tells everyone that your dog is not a homeless stray, but a loved pet.
- Animal Control will notify you if your lost dog comes to the shelter.
- Enables Animal Control to protect your neighborhood from dangerous animals and investigate animal bites.
- Helps pay for the care and adoption of homeless animals.
- Supports investigations of animal cruelty, neglect and abandonment.
- Supports educational programs covering humane ethics and animal safety.
Dog Licensing Fees
| 1 Year | |
|---|---|
| Male / Female | $10.00 |
| Unsexed | $5.00 |
On or after March 1st:
| 1 Year | |
|---|---|
| Male / Female | $15.00 |
| Unsexed | $15.00 |
Licenses are not required for Cats, but they love the bling too!
ICHS New Fee Structure
Effective 01/02/2012
Impound Fees:
$15 - Fee 1st Offense
$25 - 2nd Offense
$35 - 3rd Offense
$10 - Boarding per day
Michigan's Animal Cruelty Laws
Section 750.49
Section 750.50
