Animal Welfare

The Bloomfield Township Animal Shelter is open. The shelter is staffed 7 days a week from 8 AM to 4 PM. The shelter can be reached directly at 248-433-7757. To report a lost or found pet please contact 248-433-7755.



The Animal Shelter is staffed by AWO Betsy Summerfield and AWO Chris Baumann. They will be in the shelter caring for the animals and helping walk-in customers. Both are Level 1 Certified by the National Animal Care and Control Association.

Betsy Summerfield
Animal Welfare Officer
National Animal Care & Control Association Level 1 Certified

Chris Baumann
Animal Welfare Officer
National Animal Care & Control Association Level 1 Certified

Animal Complaints & Pick-up

Animal complaints about domestic animals or wildlife may be made to the Bloomfield Township Police Department 24/7 via the non-emergency line 248-433-7755.

Fees

There is a $35/day holding fee for pets picked up and held at the shelter.

Removal of Dead Animals

Residents wishing to report deceased wildlife within Bloomfield Township, or to have deceased wildlife removed from their property, can contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department non-emergency line 248-433-7755.

Pet Licenses

Only dogs need to be licensed in Bloomfield Township. Beginning December 18, 2025, the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center will be launching a new website to facilitate purchasing dog licenses. This means residents will be able to purchase their dog licenses directly through DocuPet online (once site is active on December 18, 2025), by mail, or by phone. The Bloomfield Township Police Department will no longer sell dog tags in person. Dog licenses are valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31). Read more details about the new renewal or purchase process.

Until December 18, 2025, dog licenses can be purchased at the Bloomfield Township Police Department, through the mail, at a participating Oakland County dog licensing vendor, or online.  To purchase a license, a current certificate of rabies vaccination and this Dog License Application must be presented.

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 on the Ordinance section of the website.

Invisible Fence

Before installing an Invisible Fence, a permit must be obtained. For further information contact the Township's Building Division at 248-433-7715.