Location
4305 43rd ave # B Vero Beach Fl 32967 > MAP
Contact
(772) 226-3485
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Non-Domestic Animals Contact
Busch
Wildlife
(561) 575-3399
Department
of Natural Resources (turtles only)
(772) 575-5455
Marine
Patrol
(772) 624-6935
Ranch
and Grove
(772) 569-6700
Manatee
Hotline
800-432-2046
Florida
Game and Fresh-water Fish Commission
(352) 732-1225
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 The Indian River County Animal Control Division is charged with the responsibility of enforcing the county's Animal Control Regulations. In addition to code enforcement, the Animal Control Division is also responsible for the capture, confinement and care of nuisance and stray animals, the sale and issuance of Indian River County Pet Licenses , the investigation of animal cruelty/nuisance complaints and animal bite investigations. All of the Division's Animal Control
Officers are state-certified professionals. Indian River County code pertaining to Animal Control.
 Indian River County ordinance requires pets to have a current rabies vaccination and a county license for every dog and cat. Licenses are required annually. Licenses for dogs and cats can be purchased Monday through Friday
at the Animal Control Division office from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required in order to purchase a license. Licenses are also available at other locations and through
the mail. Call Animal Control at (772) 226-3485 for
information. Fees for licenses are $5 each for neutered or spayed dogs and
cats and $15 each for unaltered animals. |
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Rabies is an illness that affects the central nervous system. It is transmitted to people from infected mammals. Rabies can be prevented by avoiding exposure to infected animals. Rabies is preventable through a series of vaccinations after exposure, but it is fatal once symptoms appear.
Facts:
- 2. Rabies [RAY-bees] is a viral infection of the nervous system.
- Rabies is usually transmitted to people from the bite of an infected mammal.
- Rabies can be prevented by: avoiding exposure to animals with rabies and seeking immediate medical attention after the bite of an infected animal.
- Rabies is preventable through a series of vaccinations after exposure, but it is fatal once symptoms appear.
- Rabies is carried through the saliva of an infected animal and is transmitted though open wounds.
Prevention:
 Make sure dogs, cats, and ferrets are vaccinated against rabies. - Keep the vaccinations up to date.
- Obey leash laws, and keep your pets supervised on your property to reduce the chance of exposure to rabies.
- Avoid direct contact with wild animals. If your pet is attacked or bitten by another animal, report the attack to local health or animal control authorities
- If a person gets bitten, don't panic. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and lots of water. Get medical help immediately. The person might need preventive treatment. Alert animal control authorities so they can try to capture the animal.
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Millions of dogs and cats die of starvation, disease, or under
the wheels of cars. Man has tamed them so that they can no longer
look out for themselves. Be a responsible pet owner and have
your dog or cat spayed or neutered. Both procedures are safe
and painless to the animal. Help control pet overpopulation. |
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