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Dog Control / Dog Rescue | Allen County Dog Control Department

1165 Seriff Road, Lima, OH 45805

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Under emergency conditions, a dog control officer, in cooperation with other local law enforcement agencies, is available on a call-out basis. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office provides 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, emergency dispatch service for the Dog Control Department.
(419) 227-3535
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(419) 228-3700
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Fees
Free
Service area
Allen County, Ohio
Enforces the law, Ohio Revised Code section 955. Performs license checks, dogs running at large and investigates dog bites. Provides animal rescue services for stray dogs in emergency, life-threatening situations.
Last assured
07/29/2025
Providing organization
Allen County Dog Control Department
An agency thet helps to enforce the dog control laws of the Ohio Revised Code in a consistent and efficient manner.