animal control
noun
: an office or department responsible for enforcing ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals
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The health department said the residents and animal control were notified.
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Rescues, nonprofits, veterinary clinics and residents who wish to participate in the program would have to register with Costa Mesa Police Chief Joyce LaPointe and the city’s animal control unit.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Officials said the original owner of the ducks had intended to create a sanctuary for the animals but animal control officers ultimately determined that conditions required intervention, citing improper husbandry and concerns about the number of birds being housed.
—Cierra Morgan
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april 20, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The slate of fees covers things like usage of the Kansas City — Lee’s Summit Regional Airport, the city’s animal control work, various construction and planning permits, utility connections, special events permits and public records requests.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Rescues, nonprofits, veterinary clinics and residents who wish to participate in the program would have to register with Costa Mesa Police Chief Joyce LaPointe and the city’s animal control unit.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Officials said the original owner of the ducks had intended to create a sanctuary for the animals but animal control officers ultimately determined that conditions required intervention, citing improper husbandry and concerns about the number of birds being housed.
—Cierra Morgan
connect
april 20, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The slate of fees covers things like usage of the Kansas City — Lee’s Summit Regional Airport, the city’s animal control work, various construction and planning permits, utility connections, special events permits and public records requests.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Animal control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20control. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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