The City of Springfield Animal Control Division, operating under the supervision of the Springfield Police Department, consists of two full-time animal control officers dedicated to enforcing the animal control ordinances of the city. Their primary responsibilities include responding to citizen complaints, patrolling the streets for stray animals, investigating bite cases and pit bull registrations, searching for lost pets, operating and maintaining the Animal Shelter, and picking up wounded or deceased animals.
In addition, the division ensures that farm animals, domestic fowl, and livestock are not kept within the city limits unless the property is zoned for agriculture and contains five or more acres. They also enforce regulations for dogs and cats within the City of Springfield, which can be referenced in Title 10 of the Springfield Municipal Code.
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