Park County Animal Control Information Site
The following information is available on this site:
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Park County Animal Control General Information |
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Park County Animal Control Contact Information |
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Park County Dog Licensing Information |
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Animals Currently available for adoption and the Park County Animal Facility |
Park County Animal Control General Information
Park County has maintained an animal control facility and animal control officers since 1987. The office is located on the southwest edge of Bailey along Highway 285. Currently, Park County Animal Control is working closely with Intermountain Humane Society to maintain a "no-kill" status for both organizations and making sure that all adopted animals are sterilized. This designation means that no animals are destroyed without compelling reasons, such as severe health problems and serious behavior problems (usually involving aggression). Because of severe space limitations, however, Park County functions as an impoundment facility and cannot usually accept animals from their owners. Owners wishing to find new homes for their pets should contact Intermountain Humane Society or the animal shelter of their choice.
Park County Animal Control Contact Information
Park County Animal Control Officers can be contacted though the Park County Sheriff Office at 303-838-4949
Park County Dog Licensing Information
All dogs in Park County are required to have a current dog license. These licenses need to be renewed annually at a cost of $5.00 for sterilized animals and $10.00 for sexually intact animals. Puppies are not required to have a license until 6 months of age. Licenses are available at the Animal Control Office in Bailey, the Sheriff Office in Fairplay, Lone Rock Veterinary Clinic and Bailey Pet Clinic.
Special Notice
In May and June, Park County Animal Control became involved in a cruelty investigation involving 31 sled dogs, mostly Siberian Huskies. These dogs were all housed at the Animal Control Facility in Bailey, pending the court's order concerning their disposition. Local sled dog kennels the Colorado Mushers and the Siberian Husky Rescue are being extremely helpful in caring for these dogs. Some rumors have been started that the county had intentions to euthanize (kill) many of these dogs. In fact, nothing could have been farther from the truth. Park County, the Colorado Mushers, IMHS and volunteers successfully placed all of the huskies into new homes.