POLICE DEPARTMENT - ANIMAL CONTROL

Duane Walburg, Animal Control Officer
415 Western Avenue
Brookings SD 57006
697-6387 phone
691-0201 cell
605-697-8351 Fax
dwalburg@brookingsleo.com

Mission Statement
The Animal Control Department is responsible for providing enforcement of Animal Control law ordinances and issues in the City. In addition, the department also provides housing and care for unwanted, stray, neglected, and abused animals. Adoption of unwanted and unclaimed animals is also handled through this department.

General Hours (please call ahead):
8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday
After hours contact the police department: 692-2113

City License Fees:
$5 for altered animals
$10 for unaltered animals
$1 for replacement/lost tag

Some Animal Control Laws and Ordinances:

Sec 7-3. Animals on School Grounds or Recreation Areas, restricted.

Sec 7-6. Humane Care of Animals, required. i.e. food, water, shelter at all times.

Sec 7-43. Running at Large, all animals must be restrained so as not to be allowed to run at large.

Sec 7-45. Disturbing the Peace or Public Nuisance, barking, howling, making loud or unusual noises, tearing up garbage, destroying or defacing property, etc.

Sec 7-47. Defecation Disposal, your are required to clean up after you pet on public or Private property.

Sec 7-49. Required License on all cats and dogs.

Sec 7-51. Rabies Vaccination, required on all cats and dogs.

Sec 7-55 Dogs and Cats are required to Wear Tags at all Times.

Contact the Animal Control Department for a full copy of local laws and ordinances or for clarification of any of the laws and ordinances pertaining to pets and animals within the City of Brookings. Call 697-6387 at the shelter, 691-0201 cellular phone.

Remember don't litter. Please spay or neuter your pet!

Violation of city ordinances can result in a maximum fine of $200.00.

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