What should I do if...
I find or lose a pet
If you find or lose a pet, notify Arvada Animal Management at 720-898-6850. This is a recorded line and Animal Management Officers (AMO) check it frequently. Be prepared to leave a message with the following information:
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Breed of the animal and color
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The sex of the animal and if it has been altered
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Type of collar and color
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Rabies tag, identification tag, and/or microchip information
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Location the animal was lost or found
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Your name, address, and phone number
If you've lost a pet, you may also contact Foothills Animal Shelter to see if your pet may have been turned in by a concerned citizen.
I find an injured pet or animal
Immediately call police non-emergency dispatch at 720-898-6900 and select option #1. An AMO will be notified by dispatch to respond as soon as possible. Please note: If your pet is injured or deceased, please contact your veterinarian for assistance.
I suspect or know of animal abuse or neglect
If you know or suspect someone is committing animal abuse or neglect, please notify Animal Management at 720-898-6850. This is a recorded line, which is checked frequently. Leave the reason for your call and your contact information to expedite a response. When Animal Management returns your call, be prepared to tell them who owns the animal; who you suspect is committing the abuse or neglect; the nature of the abuse or neglect; and the date, time and place it occurred. Documenting as much information as possible is critical to AMO’s ability to help the animal.
I encounter a habitual leash law/pooper scooper violator
Repeat encounters with off-leash or pooper scooper violators warrants a call to Animal Management. Animal Management will ask for descriptions of the animals and the owners and the time and location of the infraction. As a repreat encounter, does this happen at or around the same time every day or on a particular day? Knowing this information helps AMOs determine if an area is violation-heavy. Assigning extra patrols to those areas can help correct the violations.
I want to report a barking dog
Looking for information on reporting a barking dog? Visit arvada.org/barking-dogs.