The Henderson Animal Control bureau is a division of the Henderson Police Department Uniform Division. This bureau provides a unique concept to the citizens of the City, by combining activities of a law enforcement agency that protects people and their property with a humane organization that protects animals. Irresponsible pet ownership and pet over-population are the main reasons that any animal control agency exists.
Pets can provide significant benefits for families.
When pets are not properly cared for, they can become not only a nuisance, but also a threat to the health and safety of neighbors. The shelter provides humane care for animals impounded until they are returned to their owner, adopted to a new family, or humanely euthanized. Please see the Animal Noise page for more information. After Hours call the Henderson Police Department at 565-8933. If the animal is wearing a current Henderson license, rabies tag, other type of license or an identification tag, we will notify the owner automatically by phone within 24 hours.