About Animal control
Contact Information
Anytime Animal Control LLC
- (248) 540-3420, M-F 8:30-5:00
Southfield Township currently contracts for animal control services.
Southfield Township contracts with Anytime Animal Control LLC to perform services to the Township residents, including the residents of the villages within the Township. We are authorized to provide these services in accordance with Public Act 339 of 1919 (MCL are 287.261 et seq.), and Chapter 90 of our ordinances identifies the duties and responsibilities regarding animal control within the Township.
The animal control officer performs what are commonly called “dog catcher” duties, which includes follow-up of suspected dog bite and rabies cases and impounding animals that are loose or being kept in violation of the Township ordinances. Additionally, he does the following:
a. removes and disposes of dead animals and roadkill.
b. consults with residents via telephone concerning wildlife situations
c. provides limited “no-kill” wildlife services to residents, including delivering live traps to residents and removing trapped animals to approved locations
Animal control service DOES NOT include services for insects, reptiles, mice, rats or birds. Nuisance fox and coyote complaints are also excluded. In addition, chicken, fowl or matters related to them, including noise, nuisance, or wild or domestic animals attacking such, and barnyard animals are excluded from the animal control officer’s duties.
If a resident seeks the assistance of our animal control officer, the Township offices should be called (248-540-3420) between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, and the office will contact animal control officer for you.
Dog & Cat Licenses
Fees
Residents of Southfield Township must purchase a license for their dog(s) each year. Residents of Beverly Hills must also obtain a license for their cat(s) each year at no charge. State Law requires that all dogs aged four months or older be licensed, and that their rabies vaccination be current.
Licenses are available beginning Dec. 1
Dog licenses are $5.00 each. After March 31, they are $10.00 each.