Animals & Pets

Jackson County has several resources for pet owners and wildlife enthusiasts, including safety tips, dog licenses, and the Jackson County Animal Shelter.

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Animal Adoption

Meet the animals that are awaiting their forever homes at our county animal shelter.
517-788-4464

Animal Bites, Rabies, Bat Exposure

Animal bites, rabies, and bat exposure guidance, as well as procedures for reporting incidents and seeking medical help.
517-768-1664 (Health Dept.)
517-788-4464 (Animal Shelter)
Call 911 for Emergencies

Animal Control

For Jackson County Animal Control, please call 911. Animal Control is under the direction of the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
Call 911 for Animal Control

Animal Redemption (Lost and Found Pets)

Information on recently picked up animals, how to redeem your lost pet from the shelter, and how to register your lost or found pet on Petco Love Lost.
517-788-4464

Canine Advocate Abe

Abe is Jackson's very first Canine Advocate. Abe is a yellow lab whose work duties include meeting and accompanying children to court.
517-788-4283

Corrections K9

Deputy Sheriff - K9 Sammi is a labrador that specializes in tracking, narcotics detection, and finding objects for the Sheriff's Jail Division.
517-768-7900

Dog Licenses and Service Animals

Information on dog licenses and service animals.
517-788-4418

Falcon Report

The Falcon Report is a live broadcast of the peregrine falcon breeding and nesting area on top of the Jackson County Tower Building.

K9 Unit

Meet Deputy Sheriff - K9 DeeDee and the services this Belgian Malinois provides the Jackson County Sheriff's Road Patrol Division.
517-768-7900

Local Wildlife

Learn about local fisheries and wildlife from the Jackson County MSU Extension.
517-355-1855

Pet Fostering

Volunteer to foster a pet from our county animal shelter.
517-788-4464

Road Kill Salvage Permit

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires a person to obtain a free salvage permit to possess wildlife killed in vehicular collisions.
517-284-6210