Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Effective this month, calls to report animal emergencies and complaints in Montgomery County will be answered by Montgomery County Police Emergency Communications Center or MC311 call takers.
Call 9-1-1 to report animal-related emergencies:
Animal attacks in progress
An animal locked in a hot car
Animal cruelty in progress
An animal creating a traffic hazard.
Call the police non-emergency number 301-279-8000 to report animal-related complaints:
A sick or injured animal or one that appears abandoned
An animal neglect situation
An animal in a trap issued by Montgomery County
An animal in distress due to severe weather conditions (animals without shelter or water)
An animal threatening the well-being of a community member (not in-progress)
An animal bite/attack (not in-progress)
An animal nuisance such as a barking dog, or not cleaning up after a pet.
The MC311 Information Center will handle reports of dead deer along the roadway:
Call 3-1-1 or 240-777-0311 from a cell phone, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
To report a dead deer on a 24/7 basis, use the MC311 website www.MC311.com
Continue to call 240-773-5960 to reach the Montgomery County Animal Shelter to inquire about:
Pet adoptions
The low-cost spay/neuter program
Pet licensing
To report a lost pet
Other animal shelter matters.
Continue to call 240-773-5925 to reach the police Animal Services Division:
To speak with an Animal Services Officer
Follow up on a previously reported animal-related complaint
Inquire about the Animal Matters Hearing Board
Inquire about rabies vaccination clinics.