Duties & Responsibilities
The Liberal Animal Control Department is responsible for responding to calls for service regarding violations of Ordinances of the City of Liberal involving animals. These services include:
Rabies Control
- Immediate investigation of animal bites
- Enforcement of mandatory rabies quarantines
- Coordinate rabies testing and post exposure referrals
- Maintaining records of biting animals
- Lifesaving information to the public about rabies
Enforcement of Chapter 2 of the Liberal City Code
- Enforcement of leash laws
- Required rabies vaccination of dogs and cats
- Required minimum standards for animal care, including neglect & cruelty investigations
- Enforcement of vicious animal regulations
Nuisance Abatement
- Humane trap rental and removal of nuisance and abandoned cats.
- Referrals for help with nuisance wildlife removal
Other Services Provided
- Immediate pickup and care to sick or injured un-owned animals
- Assistance to law enforcement personnel
- Dead animal pickup from city streets and curbs for the public
Staff
Animal Control/Community Service is composed of 5 civilian officers whose main duties are the operation of the Liberal Animal Shelter and enforcement of City Code governing the ownership and treatment of animals.