Frequently Asked Questions

• Never approach a strange dog, especially one who's tied up, confined behind a fence, or in a car
• Don't pet a dog, even your own, without letting him/her see and sniff you first
• Never turn your back to a dog and run away - a dog's natural instinct is to chase and catch prey
• Don't disturb a dog that's sleeping, eating, chewing on a toy, or caring for puppies
• Be cautious around strange dogs - if a dog doesn't know you, you may be seen as a threat

No, but the Animal Protective League has a Trap Neuter Release Program and can be contacted at 216.377.1624 ext 124.

Contact the Division of Animal Control at 216.664.3069. If it is after 3pm call the Cleveland Police at 216.621.1212.

You can contact the Division of Animal Control at 216.664.3069. Residents have several service options to choose from regarding nuisance wildlife.

1. You can use your own trap. Animal Control will pick up any trapped wildlife except skunks (contracted trappers will pick up skunks). We will return the trap or it can be picked up at Animal Control which is located at 9203 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.
2. You can borrow a trap from us for a $20 returnable deposit. We will pick up any trapped wildlife except skunks (contracted trappers will pick up skunks). The trap will be returned or it can be picked up and used until you are satisfied. The deposit is returned when the trap is returned.
3. The wildlife can be put on the contracted Wildlife Trapper list. Time frame for this service is unknown because it is difficult to estimate how long it will take the trapper to handle each assigned service call.

If you are in need of trapping services, call 216.664.3069 and leave your name, address, zip code, phone number, and type of nuisance animal. The trapper is not contracted to trap animals that are inside homes. If an animal becomes trapped inside your house, it is your responsibility to handle that situation. The Wildlife Trapping Service is available from April 15th to October 31st each year.