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Lost Pets and Animal Control

Have you lost a pet? Check out animals that have been found.

To report a stray animal please call the Johnston Police Department at 278-2345.

To assist with the control of animals in the city of Johnston, staff will hold stray animals at the Public Works facility for a period of three days in order to locate the owner(s) before transporting to Animal Rescue League.  Animal Rescue will hold the animal for an additional seven days before arranging to place the animal for adoption. Injured or aggressive animals will be taken directly to the Animal Rescue League. Anyone claiming an animal at the Public Works facility will be charged $50.00, to offset the costs incurred by the city for housing and caring for the animal.  To have an animal released after hours or on the weekends please call the Police Department at 278-2345.

To ensure that your pet is returned to you should it get lost, it is recommended that your animal have current identification tags or be microchipped. The Animal Rescue League holds periodic clinics and can be contacted at 262-9503.

Dead Animals

Call Johnston Public Works at 278-0822 to report a dead animal during business hours - Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

After hours please call the Johnston Police Department at 278-2345.