| The Animal Control Program is dedicated and committed to professional enforcement of animal control laws established by the Navajo Nation Council to protect the health, safety and property of people and animals. In a positive manner, address responsible pet ownership, over-population, disease and neglect of animals through education. And in the spirit of cooperation promote and foster spay and neuter clinics and animal adoption programs through the public, other agencies and organizations for the benefit of present and future generations. |
- Enforce animal control ordinances by answering complaints and patrolling designated areas;
- Impound stray, diseased, uncontrollable and dead animals;
- Examine animal licenses and vaccination records for validity;
- Issue warning notices and citations, which are filed in appropriate courts;
- Educate the public in regards to animal control ordinances;
- Conduct surveys as required on animal health, safety and control;
- Investigate bite cases, livestock damages, nuisance calls, animal cruelty, and abuse reports;
- Maintain daily activity records on all actions taken, and submit reports on daily and weekly basis;
- Operate Animal Shelter;
- Issue animal licenses and provide vaccinations to animals;
- Return animals upon redemption to owners;
- Collect fees, issue receipts and make deposits;
- Euthanize unwanted, wild, unclaimed, rabid, sick or injured animals;
- Develop relationship with Navajo Nation courts and prosecutors;
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with Navajo Police Department, Social Services, Division of Health, Veterinary Program and outside Law Enforcement agencies.
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