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Department of
Animal Control
Karen King & Rich Solich
Animal Control Officers
216-265-3647
animalcontrol@cityofbrookpark.com
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Brook Park Animal Shelter
Our Animal Shelter is located at 5240 Smith Road. Please call 216-265-3647
to schedule an appointment to see adoptable pets.
Volunteers- If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Brook
Park Animal Shelter at (216) 265-3647 or 265-DOGS. Our volunteer
coordinators are Joanne & Kathy. Animal Shelter hours are 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
to view the animals for adoption.
Adoption- Fee for adoption of an animal is $25.00 The adoption fee does not
include shots, spay or neuter. We do require you to sign adoption contracts.
Part of the contract must be completed by a veterinarian. Contact us by:
Kennel Phone - (216) 265-3647 or 265-DOGS
Extreme Emergencies Only - (216) 433-1239
Fax - (216) 362-3222
E-mail -
animalcontrol@cityofbrookpark.com
Hours of Operation - 7:00 am-9:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday; 7:00 am-3:30 pm
Friday - Monday
Available Pets (8/5/2008)
Click the Pic to Enlarge Photo
Photo Galleries
1st Annual Dog Swim at the Water Park
Animal Fair and Dog Walk (Home Days 2007)
From The
Newsletter
WILDLIFE DOES MATTER
Animal Control Officers receive many calls and complaints in regard to
birds and other wildlife. We need to make an attempt to provide a
friendly environment for this area in which we live. Here are some steps
you can take to help wildlife proof your yards and homes:
• Seal off sheds and decks with hardware cloth or inexpensive mesh. It
should be installed 4 inches into the ground to keep animals from
burrowing underneath.
• Don’t leave garbage outside.
• Treat your lawn for grubs; they are a very tasty treat for our stinky
little friends, the skunk and their masked friend, the raccoon.
• Remove any rotten wood from your woodpile; it attracts insects, worms
and, once again, skunks and raccoons. Also, keep the pile 6 inches off
the ground.
• For deer problems, you may have to alter your landscape. Deer are
known to love hostas, rhododendrons and flowers (especially tulips!).
• Finally, please make sure that you put caps on your chimney to keep
our furry friends outside.
TRAPPING
Trapping is only a temporary solution; it does not solve the problem.
Please note that accordance with City Ordinance 505.04: HUNTING and
TRAPPING, residents may purchase and use their own traps; however, they
MUST first notify Animal Control before trapping or you
could be issued a summons to court for trapping. The city also provides
traps on a first-come, first served basis. Trapping occurs from Sunday
evening through Thursday evening with all traps being picked up on
Friday. All traps are checked daily and there will be NO TRAPPING ON
WEEKENDS.
BABY BIRDS AN DEER
In late spring and early summer, we will receive calls of
birds hopping around on the ground or appearing to be healthy, but they
are not flying and in harms way. When a bird hatches out of the egg, it
is a nestling, which then becomes a fledgling as it grows. At this
stage, they will venture out of the nest to nearby branches and when
they attempt to fly for the first time, they will end up on the ground.
However, their parents are watching close by, continuing to provide
care and teaching. Please do not touch the bird—-A baby bird’s best
chance for survival is to
be raised in nature by their parents.
The same goes for deer, too. We often receive calls saying “there is a
baby deer laying in my back yard and it has not moved for hours. I have
not seen the mother all day; can you please come pick it up?” When fawns
are first born, the mother takes them to a place that she thinks is safe
and the fawn will lie quietly and not move until the mother gets back.
This is a method of protection. The fawn is born with white spots which
will camouflage them, and they have
very little scent which also protects them from harm. Fawns are too weak
to keep up with mom in the event there is danger; therefore, mom will
hide away out of sight as to not lead predators to her baby. At the end
of the day when mom feels it is safe, she will go get her baby to feed
it. Please note that a fawn may remain in the same area for up to two
weeks. The only time you or anyone should intervene with a baby fawn is
when the fawn is walking around and crying. Most likely something has
happened to the mother and the fawn is hungry, otherwise they
instinctively lie down and stay quiet. You should call Animal Control or
the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center if you have questions
regarding a fawn in your yard.
Please note: Feeding of stray animals is illegal! This is spelled out in
the City of Brook Park’s Codified Ordinance 505.30. If you have any
questions, please contact Animal
Control.
What Is Animal Control?
Animal control means protecting people and property from the dangers and
nuisance of roaming, uncontrolled pets. It also means protecting pets and
wild animals from the many dangers they face in the wild and on our streets.
It's a way to help people and animals live together in harmony!
The Animal Control Department belongs to an organization that was founded in
1982 called Cuyahoga Animal Warden Society (CAWS We Care). It's purpose is
to create a common bond and interest among the community and Animal Control
Officers themselves so all could benefit, sharing the knowledge in their
professional field and provide mutual aid for their counterparts in
neighboring communities.
Reference Guide
Animal Control of Brook Park (216) 265-3647 or 265-DOGS
Rodent Problems - Please contact the County Board of Health at (216)
433-7500
Bees, Wasps, etc. - Please refer to the Yellow Pages under 'pest control'
State of Ohio Wildlife Division (ODNR) - (330) 644-2293 for wildlife
problems
Dog License Tag Info - Cuyahoga County Auditor (216) 443-7028
Old Tags - (216) 443-7250
Animal Protective League - (216) 771-4616
Cuyahoga County Kennels - (216) 348-4820
City of Cleveland Kennel - (216) 664-3069
Animal Control Goals
A responsible owner for every pet. The pet is a living creature that
deserves a comfortable surrounding for all of it's life.
Don't let your pet run free.
Report all cases of animal abuse or inhumane treatment.
Have your pet(s) vaccinated and licensed according to city law.
Don't allow your dog to habitually bark and disturb your neighbors.
Think before buying or adopting a pet. Your commitment is for the life of
that pet.
Be patient and never strike your pet.
Provide fresh water and food daily.
Please spay or neuter your pets.
Remember that roaming pets cause regrets.
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