The Horseshoe Bend Animal Control Facility operates under regulations first  established by Ordinance in August, 1972, and codified under Title 6 of the Municipal Code of the City of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. It is staffed by one full-time A/C Officer who works under the authority of the Horseshoe Bend Police Department. HBAC strives to provide caring, competent and professional service to the Horseshoe Bend Community.

 



Animal Control is in need of donations including dog and cat food, towels and small blankets, small rugs, food and water dishes, cleaning items, aluminum cans for recycling, and monetary donations are always gratefully welcome.

 

We have a selection of dogs and cats available, call 870-670-4474 or 870-670-5113 for more information!                                                CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ADOPTION LEGISLATION

                                                                Animal Control Services

Animal Control Officer duties include: 

• Enforcement of city codes and state laws that pertain to domestic, as well as wild animals 

• Investigation of animal cruelty complaints 

• Investigation of dog attacks or bites to humans and animals • Response to emergencies involving sick or seriously injured domestic animals, including potential human exposure to the rabies virus 

• Removal of stray animals from streets and other public areas.

Animal Control Section hours of service: • Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 4:00 pm 

After duty hours and weekends for emergency situations only call 870 670-5111 to report an emergency. Examples: • Human life is in danger • animal is in extreme danger Non-emergency situations will be delt with during normal duty hours 

What to report and how to make a report: 

Call the Police non-emergency dispatch number at 870 670-5113 to report: 

• Dog bites • Animal cruelty or neglect • Sick or injured wildlife • Human exposure/encounters with potentially rabid wildlife.

Animal Control Officer will respond to the following wildlife encounters/emergencies: 

• In a home or business that poses a threat to humans or pets • Between humans or domestic animals that could result in rabies exposures • When wildlife shows signs and symptoms of rabies 

• When wildlife poses a threat to humans or pets Animal Control Officer does NOT respond to the following: • calls reporting wildlife nuisances • when wildlife poses no real threat to humans or pets 

• Examples: 

o Wild animals living under decks, storage sheds, porches 

o Wild animals living in populated areas o Wild animals in attics, basements, garages and sheds 

o Wildlife has damaged gardens, flower beds or shrubs 

o Wildlife getting into garbage.

Dog licenses are mandatory in the City of Horseshoe Bend A license will ensure quick identification and reunion if your pet becomes lost or missing.

 • Licenses are good for one year and expire December 31 

• Animal Control Officers enforce the pet license code 

How to obtain a animal license: The fee for a animal license is $10 or $3 if spayed or nutered To obtain a animal license you must have the following: • A current certificate of rabies vaccination 

• Proof the animal has been spayed/neutered

                              Get help dealing with nuisance wildlife this summer

  During the hot, dry, sparse days of summer, wildlife is forced to expand its forage area, often into cities, townships, and, citizen’s yards and gardens.

  Those needing help with removal of coon or other nuisance animals, may find area volunteers who help with these type situations by visiting http://www.agfc.com/species/Pages/SpeciesNuisanceWildlifeResources.aspx. This page lists AGFC authorized volunteer nuisance wildlife operators and their contact numbers. However, callers should be aware that since these volunteers do not work for AGFC, there may be a charge for services.

  Those wishing more information about dealing with nuisance wildlife or who wish to reach an operator volunteer may also call the AGFC Regional Headquarters at Calico Rock, 870-297-4331.