Three uniformed
Animal Welfare Officers comprise Bloomfield Township's Animal
Welfare Unit. These officers, operating from the Township's
state-certified animal shelter, respond to calls for service
involving domestic and farm animals and all wildlife.
Location and Hours
The Animal
Welfare Shelter is located in the Bloomfield Township Hall
near the Police Department, and is open every day from 8:00 AM
to 4:00 PM. After hour animal emergencies are handled by
patrol officers when available.
Animal Complaints & Pick-up
Animal
complaints about pets or wildlife may be made directly to the
Animal Shelter at 248.433.7757 during regular business hours
or by telephoning Central Dispatch at 248.433.7755 evenings,
weekends and holidays. Like the Humane Society, Animal Welfare
Officers house and care for stray animals but only those
picked up in Bloomfield Township.
Pet Licenses
Only dogs need to
be licensed in Bloomfield Township. Dog licenses are valid for
one calendar year, January to January. Before April 1st, a
license for a spayed or neutered dog is $2.50; after April
1st, the cost is $5.00. For dogs that are NOT spayed or
neutered, a license purchased prior to April 1st is $5.00;
after April 1st, the cost is $7.50. Licenses can be purchased
during regular business hours from the Township receptionist
at the main entrance to the Township Hall. To purchase a
license, a current certificate of rabies vaccination must be
presented, unless the dog is six months of age or less.
Leash/Sanitation Laws
Bloomfield Township’s “Dog Ordinance” (Ordinance 423)
requires that dogs be on a leash and under control at all
times when outside their home (Section 2). Copies of the
ordinance and the sanitation ordinance, often called the
"scooper law", (Ordinance 423 Section 3) are available by
telephoning the Township's Clerk's Office at 248.433.7702 or
you can visit the Ordinance section of the website by
clicking
here.
Pet Adoptions & Policies
Occasionally puppies and kittens are
available for adoption. If you are interested in adoption,
please telephone the Animal Shelter at 248.433.7757. In
cooperation with the prospective pet owner and local
veterinarians, the Animal Welfare Officers assure pet
sterilization as a condition of adoption to control the pet
population in Bloomfield Township. The Animal Welfare Officers
are required by state law to take a $25.00 refundable deposit
to insure that the animal will be neutered or spayed.
Placing Your Animal for Adoption
Unlike the Humane
Society, the Animal Shelter cannot accept owned animals from
pet owners who can no longer keep or maintain their pet.
However, the Animal Welfare Officers will assist pet owners in
an adoption effort by providing referral sources and other
resources.
Invisible Fence
Homeowners
wishing to install an 'Invisible Fence' must first obtain a
permit. For further information, contact the Clerk's Office at
248.433.7702.
Wildlife Complaints & Traps
Skunks, raccoons, geese, and other
wildlife can create problems for the property owner. Animal
Welfare Officers will work with homeowners to address a
wildlife problem and help alleviate it if possible.
"Have-a-Heart" traps are available at the Animal Shelter for a
refundable deposit. For further information, contact the
Animal Welfare Shelter at 248.433.7757 during normal hours.
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P.O. Box 489
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0489
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