It’s your call. You can report dog bites to your local police department or to the relevant animal control agency in your town. Filing a report can help establish the facts in a dog bite lawsuit. Tacoma citizens can call: (253) 627-7387 (animal control) or Tacoma Police department’s non-emergency number (253) 594-7800. Obviously, if you’re experiencing an emergency right now, get off the internet and call 911.