If you have a animal control problem or need to license your animal and live in an unincorporated area of Jefferson County, Jefferson County Animal Control is available to help. What We Do The animal control section provides quality enforcement pertaining to public safety, animal control and animal welfare. Our animal control officers are highly trained, experienced, certified professionals, who are also commissioned as agents for the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Protection.
Officers respond to citizen requests for service in many capacities.
The Animal Control section is a unit under the patrol division of the Jefferson County Sheriff s Office. This partnership began in January 1998 as a result of a county reorganization effort. The Jefferson County Animal Control and Licensing Regulation requires annual licensing of all dogs 6 months of age and older. A dog license may be obtained through the Animal Control Office or at one of our many licensing sub-stations conveniently located throughout the county. Dog license registration form .