Animal Control
The Animal Control Section manages and protects the animal population of Perry. We enforce the animal ordinances that protect the health and welfare of the citizens of Perry and we strive to place as many unwanted animals as possible into suitable homes.
The facility is located at 480 Ball St., Perry, GA 31069, located behind the City of Perry’s Maintenance Facility at the intersection of Ball Street and Tucker Road. You can contact them by phone at 478-988-2888.
Animal Control operates daily from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and are available for on-call, after-hours emergency response per policy City of Perry Animal Control On-Call Policy.
Adoptions
The Animal Control Facility handles adoption services at their location when adoptable pets are available. The Animal Control Facility also works with FOPAS or any other licensed agency in order to adopt an animal. In cooperation with the shelter, the Friends of the Perry Animal Shelter (FOPAS) also has pets for adoption at their facility located at 204 Kellwood Drive in Perry.
If you are interested in adopting any of the available animals, please contact Animal Control at (478) 338-0199.
Animal Adoption Contract
View Available Animals
Education & Outreach
The Animal Control Facility provides humane education and responsible pet ownership presentations to schools and other organizations. At these presentations, our Animal Control Officers emphasize such topics as public safety, dog bite prevention, responsible pet ownership and the humane care of animals. The facility provides lost and found information, animal care education, and pet adoption services.
Animal Complaints
If you need an Animal Control Officer to respond to you to handle an animal complaint you must contact the Houston County 911 Center by calling 911 or (478) 542-2000. An officer will be sent to you. Animal Control operates daily from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and are available for on-call after hours for high priority and emergency response calls. On-Call personnel can be reached after hours at 478-339-0199.
Cat Trapping in the City of Perry
City Code Relative to Animals in Perry
When Your Animal Has Been Impounded
Wildlife
Perry's Animal Control only handles calls and concerns related to domestic cats and dogs. All other wildlife or animal calls should be directed to a private contracted service. Animal Control keeps a list of reputable vendors and can be reached at 478-988-2888.
It is against City code to feed stray animals. According to our code, an animal shall be deemed to be harbored if it is fed or sheltered for seven (7) or more consecutive days.
The Department of Natural Resources instructs everyone to leave the deer where it is and allow nature to take its course. They can be reached at 706-557-3333 for questions or more information.
We have some resident alligators that tend to hang out in the Big Indian Creek areas near Pine Needle Park as well as the ponds of Rozar Park. As long as they are in their natural habitat and not acting erratically or within the pedestrian areas, they are to be left alone. Small alligators migrate and tend to make their way to different bodies of water. Alligators over 5 feet in length can be trapped and relocated by contractors for DNR if they are creating a nuisance or concerns.
Non-domestic animals such as horses, cattle, fowl, goats, or any combination are only allowed under certain circumstances and based on parcel size. Contact Animal Control for additional information at 478-988-2888.
Do not approach the animal if you have any indication that it may be dangerous. Call 911 or Animal Control at 478-988-2888 or 478-338-0199 and provide a detailed and updated location and description of the animal. If you can contain the animal to assist, ensure there is no risk to the animal or the public with the containment and call Animal Control for assistance. If it is outside of normal business hours, Animal Control will evaluate the situation and details to determine the appropriate response.
