The City of Peru, Indiana

Animal Control

The City of Peru Animal Control provides for the humane treatment of stray, neglected and abused dogs.

We wish to provide our professional assistance for the health and protection of the residents of Peru.

Our responsibilities include (within the CORPORATE limits of the City of Peru):
  -The enforcement of local and state animal control laws,
  -Removal of deceased animals from the roadways,
  -The humane capture and treatment of unwanted animals,
  -Investigation of animal abuse, neglect, cruelty, 
  -Investigation of animal bites, nuisance animals, unlicensed domestic pets.
  -Maintenance of the shelter facilities, including the dog park located adjacent to the shelter.

Our local shelter houses dogs only.   Please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CityPACC for adoptable dogs.  

Please have your pet spayed or neutered and help control the pet population.

Thank You.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

TO REPORT A LOOSE DOG: Call DISPATCH at 765-473-5522. They are open 24/7 and will radio the appropriate staff to assist.

WHEN CALLING OUR OFFICE: PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE IF YOU REACH VOICEMAIL.  

TO REGISTER YOUR DOG(S), PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING:  PET REGISTRATION
PET REGISTRATION RUNS FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31.
You will need to show:

Veterinary information (Name & Number)
Proof of Rabies (Required by the State of Indiana)
Proof of Spay/Neuter (to get the discounted rate).

FEES:
$40.00:  If owner is under 62 and dog is NOT neutered/spayed.

$ 5.00 If owner is under 62 and dog is neutered/spayed.

FREE:  If owner is 62+ and dog is neutered/spayed.
            If dog is a neutered/spayed licensed service animal.

**Dogs under 12 weeks old do not require registration.

Tags can be picked up at City of Peru Animal Care & Control BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Tags are also available by seeing our friends at Miami County Veterinary Clinic on Logansport Road.

LIMITS:  Residents are allowed 3 dogs per residence in the City of Peru.

WELFARE CHECKS:  City Ordinance indicates all animals shall have water, shelter, food.  If you feel an animal is not being cared for properly, please reach out to us for a welfare check.  You can do this anonymously. WELFARE CHECK

Images of Dog Park below: