General Animal questions
Before calling Animal Control, check for answers and tips to some common Animal Control questions and problems.
I was bitten by a wild animal. What should I do?
Which animals carry Rabies?
How common is Rabies in Michigan?
What types of wildlife are native to Troy?
Something is damaging my lawn or garden. What should I do?
There is an animal living under my deck.
There is an animal living on my neighbors property, but coming into my yard.
Will the Animal Control Officer look in my attic to see if there is something there?
There is an animal in my trashcan.
I hear something in my attic at night, but have not seen anything.
I hear noises in my fireplace.
Ive seen a sick or injured animal.
There is an animal acting strangely, could it have rabies?
What animals will the Animal Control Officer leave a trap for?
How do I request a trap?
I have a Hav-A-Hart trap which I purchased; can I use it to trap an animal in my yard?
I am a Clawson resident, who do I call?
Do the Animal Control Officers inspect the pet stores in Troy?
Can an Animal Control Officer speak to my childs group about what to do if they encounter a stray dog?
I was bitten by a wild animal. What should I do?
Seek immediate medical treatment and notify the Troy Police Department as soon as possible. Try and contain the animal until the Animal Control Officer arrives.
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Which animals carry Rabies?
Wildlife such as bats, foxes, skunks & raccoons are the most common carriers of rabies in Michigan.
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How common is Rabies in Michigan?
In 2007 there were 210 cases of rabies documented in Michigan, of those, 199 cases were bats, 5 skunks, 2 foxes, 1 dog, 2 cats & 1 horse. No raccoons were found to be rabid in 2007.
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What types of wildlife are native to Troy?
Deer, coyote, skunk, groundhog, fox, Canada Goose, squirrel, chipmunks, moles, opossums, ducks, herons, owls and hawks are just some of the wildlife native to Troy.
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Something is damaging my lawn or garden. What should I do?
Commonly an animal will dig in a lawn looking for a tasty treat like grubs or sod webworms. There are environmentally friendly items that can be purchased from a local hardware store to help get rid of grubs, which will remove the food source for the animal and he will move on.
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There is an animal living under my deck.
Contact the Troy Police Department for an Animal Control Officer to assess the situation and provide a trap if warranted. We do not trap skunks or possums.
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There is an animal living on my neighbors property, but coming into my yard.
Inform your neighbor of the situation and have them call the Troy Police Department. The homeowner where the animal is living is required to call to request an Animal Control Officer.
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Will the Animal Control Officer look in my attic to see if there is something there?
The TPD Animal Control Officers do not climb ladders, go onto roofs, go under decks, into attics or fireplaces. In emergency situations actions may be taken if needed.
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There is an animal in my trashcan.
Lay the trashcan on its side and allow the animal to leave the can. We cannot take the animal due to Trapping Ordinances. Afterward, explore ways to secure your trashcan so animals cannot get in.
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I hear something in my attic at night, but have not seen anything.
Attic noises can be birds, mice, squirrels, or raccoons. Check the exterior of your home for points of entry for an animal. Also trim back branches that animals use to climb on roofs. If a point of entry is located, an Animal Control Officer can assess the situation, and provide a trap if warranted, for raccoons only.
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I hear noises in my fireplace.
In the springtime, raccoons will enter unsecured chimneys looking for a warm place to have offspring. In the fall, raccoons will enter chimneys to sleep. Chimney swifts (birds) will also have offspring in unsecured chimneys. Other birds and squirrels will accidentally fall into chimneys. Chimney caps are inexpensive and can be purchased at local hardware stores. They will prevent access to your chimney by these animals.
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Ive seen a sick or injured animal.
Contact the Troy Police Department Animal Control section at (248)524-3477. Stay away from the animal.
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There is an animal acting strangely, could it have rabies?
Although it is possible, it can also have mammal distemper which is more common than rabies.
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What animals will the Animal Control Officer leave a trap for?
An Animal Control Officer will assess the situation and can provide a trap, if warranted, for raccoons and groundhogs.
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How do I request a trap?
Contact the Troy Police Department Animal Control section at (248) 524-3477.
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I have a Hav-A-Hart trap which I purchased; can I use it to trap an animal in my yard?
The only persons allowed to trap in accordance with the City of Troy ordinance are the Troy Police Department Animal Control officers and persons licensed by the State of Michigan. Violations of the trapping ordinance can result in fines.
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I am a Clawson resident, who do I call?
The City of Clawson has contracted with the Troy Police Department Animal Control section to provide animal control services. Contact the Troy Police Department Animal Control section at (248) 524-3477.
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Do the Animal Control Officers inspect the pet stores in Troy?
All pet stores in Troy are required to be licensed in accordance with the City of Troy pet shop ordinance, and to submit to random inspections.
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Can an Animal Control Officer speak to my childs group about what to do if they encounter a stray dog?
Yes, an animal control officer can instruct children how to stay safe when they encounter a stray dog. Contact the Troy Police Department Animal Control section at (248) 524-3477.
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