Responsibilities & Services
Story County Animal Control is charged with care and management animal issues within rural areas of Story County and areas that are in contract with Story County for their animal control needs. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Enforcing ordinances regarding the treatment and control of animals in our jurisdiction such as stray animal pick-ups and animal welfare checks.
- Investigation and management of animal complaints, animal bite reports.
- Limited wildlife management
We also provide housing, care and adoption for the animals in our custody. The team at the Story County Animal Shelter are a dedicated group of individuals with a common goal of providing a public service and protections of animals within the county and within our care.