ATTENTION ANIMAL OWNERS

The Prichard Animal Control Department would like to share some valuable information with the residents of Prichard, regarding rules and regulations pertaining to ownership of animals.

Within the City of Prichard there is a limit of four (4) animals per address and each of those animals must be registered with the City Clerk’s Office. If a resident is in possession of an animal and the animal is not registered with the City of Prichard, the owner is in violation of the city’s ordinance and a ticket will be issued.

In order to own livestock, a permit must be obtained from the City Clerk’s office and the animal must have a locked pen in which it can be housed.

There is a leash law in the state of Alabama which states that domestic animals must be on a leash at all times when in public. Attached to the collar of the animal should be an updated tag for the animal. Tags are issued from a licensed veterinarian on a yearly basis when the animal receives its annual vaccination shots. Besides being the law, the tag is also a great tool if the animal becomes lost. When an animal with a tag is found, the animal will be taken to the Animal Control Shelter where the animal’s owner will be immediately contacted. The owner then has three (3) days to retrieve the animal. When an animal without a tag is found, notices are placed on the doors in the immediate area stating that the animal has been found and taken to the Animal Shelter. The owner then has three (3) days to claim the animal or the animal will be put up for adoption or euphonized. If an animal owner comes to claim an animal and the animals’ paperwork is not in order, the owner can be ticketed.

Animal Adoption

All animals at the shelter that have not been claimed can be adopted, except for vicious animals (i.e. pit bulls, rottweilers). A $25.00 adoption fee must be paid and if the animal is not sprayed or neutered the applicant has ten (10) days in which to have the animal fixed. If the applicant is a Medicaid recipient, their animal can be fixed at a reduced rate.

Animal Pick-up/ Drop-off

If you are a resident of the City of Prichard and have an animal that needs to be picked up or dropped off at the Animal Control Shelter, there will not be a charge assessed. If you are not a resident of Prichard, there will be a $25.00 fee charged for services. Once the animal reaches the shelter, the owner has three (3) days in which to reclaim the animal or the animal will be put up for adoption or euphonized. In the case of a dead animal needing to be picked up, there is a $6.00 disposal fee.

Abandonment of Animals                    

Animal roaming the neighborhood is a public nuisance. When you see them roaming please call Animal Control so they can be picked up. It is illegal to abandon an animal and is punishable by a fine and/or jail time. If you see some one dropping an animal off, please try to get the tag number of the vehicle and call the police. You can do so anonymously.

Animal Fighting

Animal is a misdemeanor criminal offense. If you know of fighting occurring, please contact the Animal Shelter. In order to protect society, the environment and the well being of animals, your cooperation is needed.



Please feel free to call AC01 Officer Andrew Stubbs at the Animal Control Department at (251) 452-7843 with any questions, comments, or concerns.