Bridgeport Animal Control is open daily from
OFFICE: 8am-4pm M-Sat
KENNELS: 11:00-3:00pm M-Sat
PAGE IS NOT MONITORED 24/7
ANIMAL COMPLAINTS/URGENT ANIMALS IN DISTRESS MUST BE REPORTED THROUGH DISPATCH!
203-576-7671 EMERGENCIES, URGENT ANIMAL COMPLAINTS:
Dispatch: (203) 576-7671
Dispatch is available 24/7 to take urgent animal complaints. Please do not leave voicemails, send an email, or call t
he office after-hours with a time-sensitive animal complaint or emergency.
• Dog Bites
• Animal Cruelty
• Wildlife in Distress
• Roaming Dogs
• Rabies Exposure to Wildlife
• Wildlife in Living Space (especially bats)
• Abandoned Domestic Animals
Routine, Non-Urgent Matters:
Office: (203) 576-7727
OR
email us at [email protected]
• Reporting a Lost Pet
• Adoption Inquiries
• Dog Licensing
• Pet Food Pantry
• Animal Redemptions
• Donation Drop-Off
Please do not report urgent animal complaints or emergencies through Facebook Messenger or SeeClickFix. Due to COVID-19, all adoptions are currently taking place by appointment only. To secure an adoption appointment, please email our adoption application to [email protected]. Remember to include proof of home ownership or a notarized letter from your landlord stating that you can have pets on the property. NOTE: the kennels are not open for walk-throughs. View our Available Pets on Facebook or on Petfinder. Adoption Fees:
Dog Adoption: $80 (includes spay/neuter, 2 vaccinations and a microchip)
Cat Adoption: $50 (includes spay/neuter, 2 vaccinations)
I found a deceased animal, who do I call to pick it up? Animal Control response is dedicated to urgent animal complaints. Our resources are needed for living injured animals, dog bites, and cruelty investigations. Please call Roadway with reports of deceased animals and leave a voicemail describing the location for pickup. *Please Note: the deceased animal must be located on a roadway or city property for removal*
Roadway: (203) 576-7124
I have wild animals in my attic. Can Animal Control remove them? Animal Control does not remove healthy wildlife from non-living spaces. Wildlife in roofing, attics, crawl spaces, basements, garages, and sheds may be removed with the assistance of a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO). Animal Control does not remove wasp nests or beehives. Please contact local pest control or a beekeeper. Animal Control will respond to wildlife currently in a living space (ex: bat in a bedroom, raccoon in your living room, etc.). Animal Control will also respond to injured wildlife. Remember: Please do not handle or feed wildlife! Will Animal Control trap stray cats? Animal Control is not able to trap and remove stray/feral cat populations. Bridgeport Animal Control strongly discourages the feeding of stray/feral cats due to possible rabies exposure risk. For more information on Trap/Neuter/Release and Trap/Neuter/Adopt, please contact local cat rescue groups. I need to give up my pet. Can I drop it off at the shelter? Bridgeport Animal Control is unable to accept owner-surrendered pets. Please contact a local rescue group for placement of your animals. For a list of rescue groups, please email [email protected]. I recently experienced a hardship and I’m having trouble feeding my pets. Can Animal Control help? Bridgeport Animal Control is happy to provide a Pet Food Pantry to our Bridgeport residents in need. Please call (203) 576-7727 to schedule a food pickup.
*While supplies last. Some restrictions apply*
Does B.A.C accept volunteers? Yes, we have recently started a new City Employee Volunteer program. Our volunteers will assist us in walking the dogs daily and enriching their lives so they become more adoptable. We hope to someday expand the program, but for now it is only open to city employees. For more information, please email us at [email protected]. I am not a City Employee, how can I help Bridgeport Animal Control? Bridgeport Animal Control is working towards many goals. Please check our page for our latest fundraising efforts and donation requests. Donations can also be made through our Amazon Wishlist. Would Animal Control be able to visit my school/event? Bridgeport Animal Control is passionate about educating the public on animal welfare, dog safety, and more. Contact [email protected] with details about your speaking request. How do I license my dog? If your dog is 6 months of age or older, you are required to obtain a dog license from your city or town of residence within 30 days of purchasing a dog. A city license can be obtained at the animal shelter or at the City Clerk's office. The license year runs from June 1st to May 30th and should be renewed every year. A current Rabies Vaccination Certificate is required to license your dog. For dog licensing at the Animal Shelter, please call (203) 576-7727 for an appointment. Fees:
Spayed/Neutered (fixed): $8.00
Not Spayed/Neutered: $19.00
*$1.00 fee attached for every month late.
