Animal Control & Protection

1. Cruelty Complaints & Concerns

   If you witness cruelty to animals or have concerns about it, learn how you can make a complaint.

2. Dangerous Dogs

   Learn about how Orange County handles the declarations and appeals of dangerous dogs.

3. Hunting Deer with Dogs

   Read about the rights, responsibilities and reporting of hunting deer with dogs in Orange County.

4. Nuisance Animals

   Check out what defines a nuisance animal and how to make a nuisance complaint.

5. Ordinances and Fees

   Access the ordinances related to animal control on Orange County and find civil penalties and fees.

6. Rabies

   View information related to rabies, including the requirements for vaccinations in North Carolina.

7. Wildlife

   Find information about wildlife in Orange County and check out the role Animal Services plays in controlling wildlife interactions.

8. Free-Roaming Cats

   Free-roaming cats contribute to pet overpopulation.

9. Other

   Other Animal Control and Protection issues.