animal control
noun
: an office or department responsible for enforcing ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals
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Zoe McCurnin, a lead animal control officer, was assigned to the case.
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Velvet Wu
july 1,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The Sonoma County animal control officer handed the baby American mink to the Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue to ensure the animal was taken care of until it can be released back into the wild.
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Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Cook County animal control also reminded pet owners that animals with short coats, or with white or tan fur, are more susceptible to sunburbn, especially on their noses.
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Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Officers from multiple city departments also conducted a thorough inspection of the property in April, animal control field operations manager Bryan Harkey told the Observer.
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Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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Velvet Wu
july 1,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The Sonoma County animal control officer handed the baby American mink to the Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue to ensure the animal was taken care of until it can be released back into the wild.
—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Cook County animal control also reminded pet owners that animals with short coats, or with white or tan fur, are more susceptible to sunburbn, especially on their noses.
—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Officers from multiple city departments also conducted a thorough inspection of the property in April, animal control field operations manager Bryan Harkey told the Observer.
—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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“Animal control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20control. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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