Animals & Pets
Jackson County has several resources for pet owners and wildlife enthusiasts, including safety tips, dog licenses, and the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
Most Popular Links
- Animal Adoption
- Dog Licenses and Service Animals
- Animal Bites, Rabies, Bat Exposure
- Animal Control (Dial 911)
| Service | Contact Us | |
|---|---|---|
Animal AdoptionMeet the animals that are awaiting their forever homes at our county animal shelter. | 517-788-4464 | |
Animal Bites, Rabies, Bat ExposureAnimal 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 ControlFor 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 AbeAbe 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 K9Deputy 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 AnimalsInformation on dog licenses and service animals. | 517-788-4418 | |
Falcon ReportThe Falcon Report is a live broadcast of the peregrine falcon breeding and nesting area on top of the Jackson County Tower Building. | ||
K9 UnitMeet Deputy Sheriff - K9 DeeDee and the services this Belgian Malinois provides the Jackson County Sheriff's Road Patrol Division. | 517-768-7900 | |
Local WildlifeLearn about local fisheries and wildlife from the Jackson County MSU Extension. | 517-355-1855 | |
Pet FosteringVolunteer to foster a pet from our county animal shelter. | 517-788-4464 | |
Road Kill Salvage PermitThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires a person to obtain a free salvage permit to possess wildlife killed in vehicular collisions. | 517-284-6210 |
