The Animal Control Division investigates all complaints regarding animals within the corporate city limits of Council Bluffs. On a daily basis, Animal Control Officers investigate alleged bites, running-at-large, abandonment, cruelty, license compliance
and barking, to name just a few.
Should you have a concern regarding the treatment of an animal, or have a complaint regarding animals, please email Chief Animal Control Officer Galen Barrett at
gbarrett@councilbluffs-ia.gov or call (712) 328-4656, with as much detailed information as possible regarding the situation.