Report a Stray Animal

Detroit Animal Care and Control is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people and pets in the City of Detroit. You can call us at (313) 922-DOGS, go to the Improve Detroit app, or use our online reporting process below to report animals at large and confined stray animals. Once submitted, our dispatcher will review your concern. If your situation is complex or we have further questions, we will contact you by phone. Fields with a * are required fields. You should CALL 911 anytime there is an emergency in progress regarding an animal or a person.


Section 1:

Describe the animal(s).

Animal Type*
Approximate Size of Animal
Is the animal's owner present?
Perceived Urgency*

Describe any other identifying characteristics like color, markings, or breed


Section 2:

Where did you spot the animal?

For example, " 7401 Chrysler Dr." or "Vernor & Clark"

For example, "Clark Park" or "Citgo gas station"

Describe any additional details about the location


Section 3:

Please leave your contact info so we can follow up with questions or updates as possible.

Are you a City of Detroit employee?

Anything else we should know?