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On
October 1, 2003, Animal Control was modified to focus on vector
control and surveillance activities. The change was made in
an effort to enhance the public health and safety protection
of the residents of Muskegon County from the risks associated
with the spread of vector-borne illness. Animal Control has been renamed Vector Control. For
an explanation of what a vector is and what vector-borne illnesses
are, click here.
Vector
Control is responsible for enforcing laws regulating
domestic animals and protecting residents from animal injury
and disease in Muskegon County. Vector Control offers
the following services: bite
investigation, complaint investigation, dog
licensing, animal impoundment and assistance to law enforcement with animal cruelty investigation.
In
addition, Vector Control also has the responsibilities
of investigation, intervention, control, and prevention of
vector-borne illness (such as rabies, lyme disease, and west
nile virus), integration
of planning for vector-borne illness into public health emergency
preparedness planning, and development of relationships with
area veterinarians including voluntary reporting of vector-borne
illness.
Vector Control does not provide dog adoption service.
Animal Shelter Contact Information
Muskegon County Vector Control
1300 E. Keating Ave.,
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 724-6007 Phone
(231) 724-6009 Fax
Dog Licensing Contact Information
Muskegon County Health Department
209 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 724-1246 Phone - Dog Licensing
(231) 724-1251 Fax
Hours
of Operation
Monday- Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Closed Saturday
& Sunday
Other Useful Information
Animal Bite Investigation
Dog Adoptions
Dog Licensing
Legal Requirements of Owning a Dog
Muskegon County Animal & Vector Control Ordinance
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