Animal Control

To report a stray animal, contact the Birmingham Police Department Communications Center at 248.530.1889.

Stray animals will be housed for five calendar days at Gasow Veterinary Hospital, 36877 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009, telephone # 248.644.7171.

The procedure for release of impounded animals is as follows: 

• Owner must report to Birmingham Police Department (151 Martin Street) and show proof of the animal’s valid license. A $25.00 impound fee will be assessed for the first offence and $50.00 for the second offence in the same year. A receipt will be provided to the animal owner.
• The receipt will be taken to Gasow Veterinary Hospital during the following business hours:

                Monday – Friday 9 am – 9 pm
                Saturday 9 am – 4 pm
                Sunday 10 am – 2 pm

All boarding fees and necessary medical charges will be paid to Gasow by the animal owner at time of release.