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Animal Control
652 E. Main St. PO Box 252
Phone: (269) 467-6475

Forms and Documents

Welcome to SJC Animal Control

Collage of domestic pets including dogs and cats in various indoor and outdoor settings.

Please Note: We close for lunch from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Monday through Friday and are closed Saturday and Sunday and all recognized holidays.

A dog with its head out the car window

Animal Adoption

View adoptable animals and find your new companion at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Facebook Page.

View Adoptable Animals

The St. Joseph County Animal Control provides a variety of enforcement, educational, and animal disposition services including dog licensing, cruelty and complaint investigation and animal adoption. Animal Control staff enforce the Animal Control Ordinance as adopted by the Board of Commissioners.

The St. Joseph County Animal Ordinance contains specific provisions and regulations for Dog Licensing, Kennel Licensing, Animal Impoundment, Animal Restraint, Animal Care, Wild/Exotic Animal Permits and Ownership, and other provisions and regulations.

 
Don't get caught without a license. It's the law!

Dog Licensing

Ensure your pet is properly registered with the county. You can apply for or renew your dog license by mail using the official application form below.

Mail-In Dog License Application

The city, village or township where you live may have its own ordinance that outlines additional provisions and regulations that expand upon the St. Joseph County Animal regulations. The enforcement of regulations set by entities other than the St. Joseph County Animal Control may not be performed by the St. Joseph County Animal Control.

The St. Joseph County Animal Control does not enforce pet or animal rules, provisions and/or regulations set by neighborhood charters, apartment complexes or mobile home parks. The St. Joseph County Animal Control does not do nuisance animal removal.

Please contact the St. Joseph County Animal Control at (269) 467-6475 or your city, village or township office for more information.

Additional Resources

St. Joseph County Animal Ordinance (PDF)

Animal Control Fee Schedule (PDF)

Department Contacts

Animal Control

Name Title Phone
Brooke Lewandowski Animal Control Officer (269) 467-6475
Kari Sechler Animal Control Assistant (269) 467-6475
Stefanie Lowery Animal Control Assistant (269) 467-6475