Animal Control
The Hammond Police Department’s Animal Control division responds to animal-related calls, enforces city animal ordinances, and works to protect both residents and animals throughout the City of Hammond.
Office Hours & Contact
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Hours
Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
About this Service
The Hammond Police Department Animal Control Division serves the City of Hammond and responds only to animal-related concerns within city limits. If you have found a domestic animal in Hammond or need to report an animal-related issue, our team is here to help.
Please note that Animal Control does not respond to incidents involving wildlife or animals located outside the City of Hammond. For wildlife concerns or issues outside city limits, please contact the appropriate local agency with jurisdiction.
Lost Animals
If you have lost an animal, please contact our office at 219-853-6507. The information will be taken and logged, and kept on record for seven days. If your pet has not been located after a week, you will need to call to renew this entry every seven days. Animal Control will soon have an animal tracking software program to simplify this procedure in the future.
Found Animals
If any of the following applies, please call Animal Control for pickup:
- Injured stray dogs and cats (No wildlife.)
- Vicious stray dogs and cats (No wildlife. “Vicious” is determined by Hammond Police Officer to be growling, snapping, biting or attacking.)
- Remains of deceased stray dogs and cats, and wildlife (as an “EMERGENCY” at the discretion of Hammond Animal Control.)
When an animal is brought to or picked up by Animal Control, it is checked for tags or other identifying information. If identification is found, the owner is notified. In cases where there is no identifying information, the animal is impounded and housed at the shelter.
All animals impounded by Animal Control will be kept for a minimum of three working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Any animal not reclaimed by its owner within the legal impoundment period of three days shall become the property of Animal Control and shall be placed up for adoption for as long as shelter space permits.
An owner, or any person reclaiming an impounded animal shall pay a fee of thirty ($30) dollars plus ten ($10) each day the animal has been impounded, including Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays.
Steps / Process
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Contact Animal Control
To report an animal-related concern or emergency, please contact Animal Control directly at 219-853-6507
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Provide Details
Describe the situation, provide the location, and any relevant details about the animal(s) involved.
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Officer Dispatch
An Animal Control officer will be dispatched to investigate and respond to the reported issue.
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Follow-Up
You may receive follow-up communication regarding the resolution of your report.
Required Information
- Your contact information
- Location/address of the animal issue
- Description of the animal(s) involved
- Photos if safely obtainable
Trouble Caring for Pets or Pet Surrenders
The Animal Control Department will not accept any live, owned animals.
If you need assistance caring for your pet(s) due to any type of hardship, contact Humane Indiana.
If you need to surrender your pet(s), contact Humane Indiana.
If you are aware of illegal activities involving animals of any type, please contact Animal Control immediately.
How You Can Help
Every donation helps provide comfort and care for the animals that come through the Hammond Police Department Animal Control Division. Whether it’s food, cleaning supplies, bedding, or other essential items, your generosity directly supports the daily care of lost, stray, and abandoned animals while they await reunification with their owners or the next step in their journey. If you’d like to make a difference, we welcome donations of the following items:
Everyday Care Items
- Dry dog food
- Dry cat food
- Cat litter
- Canned dog food
- Canned cat food
- Kitten formula
- Dog treats
- Cat treats
- Stainless steel food and water bowls
- Paper towels
- Bleach
- Disinfectant cleaners
- Laundry detergent
- Trash bags
- Dish soap
- Rubber gloves
- New or gently used towels
- Blankets (no electric blankets)
- Pet beds
- Crates and carriers (all sizes)
- Soft toys for dogs and cats
Donations may be dropped off during normal business hours at the Animal Control Office, located at 5131 Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN 46327. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference and helps us continue providing compassionate care to animals in our community.