The Monroe Police Department has two Animal Control Officers that provide comprehensive animal control for Monroe's citizens. They work to resolve all animal-related problems with minimal amount of stress to the complainant and the animal involved. Duties include:

• Securing dogs, cats, and other domestic animals that run loose
• Investigating reports of abandoned animals and cruelty or neglect of animals
• Assisting injured domestic animals or wildlife
• Addressing barking problems and vicious dogs
• Investigating bite calls
• Enforcing quarantines
• Securing wildlife for rabies testing when there has been exposure (bite, scratch, saliva) to humans or domestic animals

The Animal Conrtol Officers are on duty Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Police Shift Supervisors make the determination if Animal Control is to be called out after normal work hours.

*** Animals that are picked up by Animal Control are transported to the Union County Animal Shelter. The shelter can be reached at 704-283-2308 ***