Animal Control

Animal control vehicles

Animal Control Officers are responsible for protecting the public by enforcing state laws and local ordinances concerning animals. These includes domestic dogs running at large, stray animals, rabies control, and the investigation of animal cruelty complaints. 

PHONE

Emergency Communications: (336) 249 - 0131

HOURS

Davidson County Animal Control Lexington City Animal Control Thomasville City Animal Control
Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS CALLS

After hours emergency calls include - vicious animals, severe animal attacks, sick or strange-acting animals, or animals taken into care due to a traffic stop or arrest. Due to staffing, law enforcement makes the initial after hours response and determines if animal control is needed or if the situation can be resolved.

STRAY ANIMALS AND ANIMAL WELFARE INVESTIGATIONS

Stray animals and animal welfare investigations are conducted during weekday work hours. After hours/weekend will be made based upon emergency criteria. Animal Control will respond to after hours calls at the request of on scene law enforcement officers.

ANIMAL CONTROL DOCUMENTS

  1. Animal Ordinance - 12-2017 w Tech Corrections 1-23-18 PDF
  2. Exotic Animal Registration Form (PDF)
  3. Lexington City Animal Ordinances (PDF)
  4. Prohibited and Regulated Animals (PDF)
  5. Thomasville City Animal Ordinances (PDF)