BRIDGEPORT ANIMAL CONTROL
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236 Evergreen St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
ph: 203-576-7727
fax: 203-576-8119
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About BAC
Office Staff
Melissa Kuian
Norah Cousins
Kennel Staff
Rafael Velez
Ricardo Ayala
THE HISTORY OF THE DOG CATCHER
The Animal Control Division was established in 1935 when there was a Dog Warden, but in 1991 it was renamed Animal Control due to the arrival of the rabies virus which had been steadily moving up the East Coast. An Animal Control Officer is charged with catching stray or loose dogs, cats, and sometimes other animals, and bringing them to a shelter where the animals are held for a certain time before being returned to their owners, put up for adoption or euthanized. (Any dog impounded at the Bridgeport Animal Control Facility will be advertised in the lost and found section of the Connecticut Post. Seven(7) days from the advertisement date, the dog will go up for adoption.) Animal control officers are also responsible for investigating incidents of human contact with both wild and domestic animals, such as bites. They usually work with Health Departments to ensure the health of humans injured by animals. The term "Dogcatcher" does have its place in history! There are variations of the title,"I wouldn't vote for him for dogcatcher" or "He couldn't run for dogcatcher in this country" refers to an individual so poorly regarded that the individual in question is not fit to be elected to even a trivial position of public trust. But in fact the role of the Animal Control Officer has changed over the past few decades. Gone are the days of the big bad "dog catcher". Today's ACO focuses more on educating the public on proper animal care, and rescuing animals from dangerous or abusive situations.
Animal Control's Fees
Redemption / Impound Fee: $15.00
No dog shall be redeemed without:
~State Identification Card or Driver's License
~Proof of License of Dog
----If the dog being redeemed is not currently licensed,
the owner has 14 days to license the dog or will receive a ticket.
Advertising Fee: $5.00
This one time fee is to cover the cost of running an ad in the Connecticut Post's Found Animal Section.
If the animal os redeemed before the ad is run, than there will be NO CHARGE.
Quarantine Fee: $210.00
$15.00 x 14 days=$210.00
This fee covers the total cost of having an animal quarantined at
Bridgeport Animal Control for the full fourteen days.
After the fourteen days of Quarantine, a daily charge of $15.00 will be charged.
Adopting a friend
To be considered, you MUST fill out an application.
Any application that is incomplete or contains false information will be disqualified.
Understand that an Animal Control Officer, by state law (State Statute 22-232),
is given the authority to adopt to whomever he or she sees fit.
Connecticut Residents: $50.00
*Includes an Animal Population Control Program Certificate.
Certificate is good towards:
One spay or neuter
Two vaccinations
*Certificate only good towards services mentioned above
(Note: certificate does not pay for all of services mentioned above,
only a certain amount.
The veterinarian may charge you additional fees for other services rendered.
Out-Of-State Adopters: $5.00
*This fee does not include the certificate.
Forms of Payment Accepted: CASH or CHECK (along with a picture ID)
Renters: Need a NOTARIZED STATEMENT from your landlord,
which clearly states that you are allowed to have a pet at your residence.
The statement must bear the Notary Seal in order to be valid.
You may also bring a copy of your lease as long as it also clearly states you may have a pet where you reside.
Homeowners: Need to show proof they own their home (i.e. tax bill, mortgage statement, title…).
If you are living with your parents or other family members that own the house,
they must accompany you to the shelter and bring their tax bill,
mortgage statement or title of the residence in question.
Applicants may call the day before the available date of the animal
applied for to check the status of such dog/cat.
HOURS:
Monday thru Friday
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
& 1st and 3rd Saturdays from
10:00 am to 3:30pm
When we are open on Saturday we are closed the following Monday &
Closed Sundays!
For emergencies please call police dispatch 203-576-7671
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SHELTER WITH AN EMERGENCY!
For questions involving adoptions please call the shelter @ 203-576-7727
(If no one picks up PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE!)
or email us at animal.shelter@bridgeportct.gov
We are the busiest and largest shelter in the state of Connecticut
so our counter is always busy!
Our hours are subject to change for emergencies!
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