Legislation and Local Ordinances
Legislation and Local Ordinances
Legislation – State
Penalties for Abuse or Neglect
Liability of Owner for Dog Bites
Dog Licensing, Tags and Leashes
Rabies Vaccination Requirement
Local Ordinances – Calhoun County
Unless specifically covered by a local (city or township) ordinance, residents should follow the guidelines of the Calhoun County ordinances. Click on links below to see ordinances.
City of Battle Creek Animal Ordinances
Calhoun County Animal Ordinances
City of Marshall Animal Ordinances
City of Albion Animal Ordinances
City of Springfield Ordinances
Helpful Links
All Species Kinship – 877-596-7776
Provides assistance with wildlife issues, dogs kept outdoors
Animal Control Dispatch – 269-781-0911
You must call animal control dispatch for stray animals in Calhoun County
Calhoun County Animal Shelter – 269-963-6582
Animals picked up through animal control will be taken to this facility, located on Union Street
Companion Cats – 269-753-5594
Cat Adoption Facility
Operation Fix-It (Kalamazoo) – 269-345-1181
Spay and Neuter Services through Kalamazoo Humane
Squirrel Rescue and Transport – 269-215-9509
Animal Control Agencies
Barry County Animal Control – 269-948-4885
Branch County Animal Control – 517-639-3210
Eaton County Animal Control – 517-543-5755
Kalamazoo County Animal Control – 269-383-8775
Low Cost Spay/Neuter
Operation Fix-It (Kalamazoo) – 269-345-1181
Spay and Neuter Services through Kalamazoo Humane
Eaton County Humane Society – 269-749-9440
Spay/Neuter Express – 616-897-8865
Branch Area Rescue Coalition (BARC) – 517-227-7288
Capital Area Humane Society – 517-908-0756