Starkville Police Department Animal Control

03/13/2024

We were absolutely honored to help as much as we did. This was a case that took multiple days, people, and many moving parts.

02/08/2024

🐾 Brace yourselves! Kitten season is just around the corner. 🌸 Be prepared to lend a helping hand if you stumble upon tiny paws in need! Spread the word and save these tips for when you might need them. 💖

01/12/2024

08/07/2023

04/11/2023

Mississippi Eyewear Starkville 👓 is hosting Coffee with a Cop and you're invited!

Join us Tomorrow, April 11th from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at 116 E Main St.

Enjoy a warm and loving cup of coffee with the officers in your community! 🚓☕

03/29/2023

03/23/2023

We had an amazing morning out with Partnership Middle School’s Vet Camp kids today! They had great questions for us and were very excited to play with Michelle, a sweet mama dog that we picked up a few weeks ago.

03/22/2023

It is starting to be warmer outside and with the warmer weather we are expecting to start seeing more snakes. They will be coming out to eat and get warm. A snake will normally try to stay away from people and our pets. That being said, we understand that some people aren’t comfortable with them and we are happy to come safely remove them from any property in the city. We have all the equipment needed to safely relocate the snake so it doesn’t pose a risk to us or anyone else.

Pictured here is a Speckled King Snake that we removed from a property this month. He had some severely stuck shed, making him more defensive than normal, but we quickly got it removed and sent him on his way.

02/28/2023

We are still looking for this sweet pups owner! We’ve received a couple calls in regards to a suspected owner but have been unable to make contact. If this pup seems familiar to you please give us a call at 662-769-2728 or call the Oktibbeha County Humane Society at 662-338-9093.

02/26/2023

This sweet little dog was found running around Starkville with its leash and collar still on! If you are the owner or know the owner please message or go to the Oktibbeha County Humane Society so this little one can go back home! Please bring proof of ownership in order to reclaim.

02/01/2023

We’ve been very busy this week with little babies that have been running loose. They all wanted to say hey to everyone and remind you to make sure to keep your furry friends warm with this cold snap coming in tonight. Our city ordinance states that if there is a national weather service alert that your pets must be brought in or safely contained away from the severe weather.

12/22/2022

Today is the start of a cold front sweeping through our area. Like people, cats and dogs also have risks of frostbite and hypothermia due to the below freezing temperatures and high winds we are expecting this upcoming weekend. It will be life threateningly cold and here are some tips to help keep your pets safe.

If at all possible, please take your pets indoors, especially at night, and only allow them outside to use the restroom. If you cannot bring your pets inside, please provide them a dry, insulated shelter that has a solid floor, a roof, and three sides. The Oktibbeha County Humane Society located at 510 Industrial Park Road is passing out free straw to those in need.

Winter Safety Tips:
⁃ Give your pets extra food and clean fresh water.
⁃ Get some insulation from Lowe’s or Walmart to ensure your outside pets stay warm in their enclosure.
⁃ Place straw within their enclosure and around it to prevent moisture.
⁃ Honk your horn to ensure no cats or kittens are hiding within your engine to keep warm.

Mississippi law (statute 97-41-16, section 2a) states that adequate shelter be required for pets.
The Starkville City Ordinance’s also read that if any extreme weather conditions are issued by the National Weather Service and an animal is not provided access to adequate shelter against the weather, then it is in violation and will be enforced. This is considered animal abuse.

Animal Control and patrol units will be patrolling throughout the city to check on any animals we see. Call us at 662-769-2728 if you have a question or any concerns about an animal near you.

12/21/2022

SEVERE WINTER WEATHER ALERT: ARE YOUR PETS SAFE?

The weather will drop below freezing late Thursday and remain through Monday. Wind chill will be -17 degrees. These temps will be life-threatening to pets left outside without proper shelter. Please make plans to bring your outdoor pets inside your home or garage. If they must stay out, make sure they have access to a dry, insulated shelter with water and food. Water will freeze, so be sure to replenish it often. Styrofoam coolers and large, covered plastic containers with insulated sheets make great feral cat houses. You can buy small rolls/sheets of insulation and coolers at Lowe’s and Walmart.

FREE straw is available at the Starkville Animal Shelter, 510 Industrial Park Rd, Starkville. Come by and grab what you need to put in your pet shelter. Blankets will freeze.

The Starkville Animal Shelter has a limited number of dog/cat houses for those who are unable to provide weather safe shelter. Please come by tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec 21 between 11:00 am – 5:00 pm to pick one up. It is first-come, first-served.

As an owner, you are legally responsible for the animals in your care. Please be kind and make sure your pets are safe.

12/20/2022

Our city ordinance states that it’s considered animal abuse for your pets to be left outside in this type of weather. This kind of weather can be fatal if precautions aren’t taken. Please have plans to keep your pets safe this weekend.

12/20/2022

🚨💙 URGENT: Fosters Needed💙🚨

We are full AGAIN and have some bottle baby puppies who need a dedicated foster to help them grow big and strong. Anyone able to first NOW IS THE TIME!

Fostering is one of the best things you can do to help your local shelter — it frees up space for new residents, gives our current residents a chance to get out of the loud, busy life of the shelter, and it’s at no cost to you! We will provide you with all food and necessities — you just provide the love and companionship!

Commitment lengths vary — we will work with you to find the animal and time period that works best for you! Fostering TRULY saves lives — become an important part of a pup’s story today!

Please reach out to us at:
💌: [email protected]
☎️: 662-338-9093
🖥: https://buff.ly/3UTbIf8

12/06/2022

Animal Control absolutely loves Arepas and always appreciates them having us over.

11/11/2022

Today, we honor those who have served their country and their communities. Happy Veterans Day!

Many of our team members served in the past or are still serving. A number of them have served a minimum of one overseas deployment spanning from Operation Desert Storm to present times.

Those still on traditional guard or reserve drill status stand ready for their next mission.

Thank you for your service.

10/06/2022

Our C.O.P. team visited FUMC Starkville Weekday Ministries Tuesday for Touch a Truck and had a blast. Animal Control spoke with the kids about animal safety.

09/08/2022

We have been contacted for two squirrels already this year that needed help. We wanted to share our information from last year that explains what to do if you find a baby squirrel.

Squirrels have two baby seasons. One in spring and one in the fall, so finding them this time of year is not uncommon. Especially after heavy rains or strong wind. When it is impossible to reunite a juvenile squirrel with it's mother, we ask that you do the flowing to ensure the health and safety of these adorable creatures.
1. Never EVER feed the animal, unless instructed by a licensed rehabber. If you feed a dehydrated animal (domestic or wild) it's chances of survival are very slim.
2. Put it in a crate with a heating pad set on low/medium. Make sure they have room to move off the heating pad if they get too hot.
3. Call Animal Control for the number to a species specific licensed rehabilitator. Our state has a "Good Samaritan Law" that gives you 24 hours to contact a licensed rehabber and schedule a time to get the animal to them.
4. If you find wildlife in distress that may be in need of veterinary care, we also have a list of veterinarians who are able to help. Contrary to popular belief, a veterinarian can treat wildlife in our state and rehabilitate them under the direct supervision of a licensed rehabilitator.

If you follow these simple steps, it will ensure the animal you find will have the best chance of survival and be released back into the wild where they belong.

08/03/2022

We’ve, unfortunately, had quiet a few of these in the past few days but all these were from today. A pet is a life time commitment and should never just be dumped. The little puppies were lucky enough to be dumped close to someone’s house that cared for them, fed them, and their mama until we could arrive. Jellybean, the sweet German Shepherd we found, wasn’t as lucky. However, she was lucky enough for a concerned citizen to hear her crying in the woods so we could come help her get untangled and safe. They are all safe now at Oktibbeha County Humane Society.